Senior Biodiversity Litigation Attorney

Hashtag Nonprofit Npc; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization focused on environmental justice seeks a Senior Attorney in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have extensive litigation experience and be committed to protecting biodiversity. Responsibilities include managing cases, supervising junior attorneys, and providing legal advice to NGOs. Applicants should hold an LLB and have a minimum of five years' post-qualification experience.

Qualifications

• At least five years’ post-qualification experience, including High Court litigation.
• Experience managing complex litigation matters and people management.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to prepare comments on draft policy.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and undertake litigation for conservation NGOs.
• Manage litigation timelines and oversee court processes.
• Supervise junior attorneys and ensure timely progress on active matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal advocacy

Leadership skills

Legal research skills

Public speaking

Education

LLB or equivalent

LLM in administrative or environmental law

Admission as attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Job description

A nonprofit organization focused on environmental justice seeks a Senior Attorney in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have extensive litigation experience and be committed to protecting biodiversity. Responsibilities include managing cases, supervising junior attorneys, and providing legal advice to NGOs. Applicants should hold an LLB and have a minimum of five years' post-qualification experience.