Senior Associate (Legal)

University of Fort Hare; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is looking for a Senior Associate (Legal) for a permanent role based in Germiston, Gauteng. The ideal candidate will possess extensive litigation experience and strong drafting skills for pleadings and opinions. This role primarily serves Municipalities and State-Owned Companies. Applicants must have 6 to 8 years of post-legal qualification experience and a solid character for client relations. Salary is market related. Applications via email only.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years’ experience post legal qualification.
• Proven litigation experience at both magistrates’ and high courts.
• Good drafting skills for pleadings and opinions.

Responsibilities

• Undertake work primarily for Municipalities and State-Owned Companies.
• Strong drafting of pleadings and research without the need of counsels.
• Maintain good relations with clients and teams.

Skills

Litigation skills

Independent working

Team collaboration

Client relationship management

Education

Grade 12 and legal qualification

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Associate (Legal) for a permanent role based in Germiston, Gauteng.

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• Grade 12 with 6 to 8 years’ experience post legal qualification
• Seasoned and experienced litigation attorney
• Must demonstrate they have proven litigations skills at both magistrates’ courts and especially high court
• Able to work independently and within a team
• Must be familiar with High Court Rules and Caselines and Court Online
• Right of appearance at the High Court is a must and the candidate must have appeared at the High Court or proven consistent attendance at magistrates’ court for opposed matters
• The candidate must show that they are strong in drafting of all pleadings and in research as well as drafting opinions without the need of counsels
• The candidate will primarily undertake work for Municipalities and State-Owned Companies; experience in servicing these types of entities shall be an advantage
• The candidate must have a good character in having good relations with clients in the team

Salary: Market related

Please email detailed CV, supporting documentation and salary requirements through to [e-mail] with “Senior Associate Germiston” in the subject line.

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.