Senior Commercial Litigation Counsel — Remote

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.800.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Private medical insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor specializing in Commercial Litigation for a fully remote role across South Africa. You will manage a complex portfolio of disputes, provide strategic counsel, and drive favorable outcomes in high-stakes matters.

Applicants must be admitted to the High Court of South Africa with at least 8 years post-qualification experience, strong litigation capabilities, and a proven track record in cross-border matters.

Qualifikationen

• Admitted attorney with SA High Court
• Extensive post-qualification experience in complex commercial litigation
• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical thinking

Aufgaben

• Oversee all aspects of commercial litigation from pre-litigation strategy to trial and appeals
• Conduct in-depth legal research to develop case strategies
• Draft and file pleadings, motions and other documents
• Represent the company in court, arbitrations and mediations
• Manage external counsel with clear direction and oversight
• Advise senior management on legal risks and dispute-resolutions strategies
• Negotiate settlements and draft settlement agreements
• Ensure compliance with litigation laws and regulations
• Develop and implement litigation management processes

Kenntnisse

Commercial litigation

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Negotiation

Advocacy

Remote work independence

Cross-border litigation

Ausbildung

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor specializing in Commercial Litigation for a fully remote role across South Africa. You will manage a complex portfolio of disputes, provide strategic counsel, and drive favorable outcomes in high-stakes matters.

Applicants must be admitted to the High Court of South Africa with at least 8 years post-qualification experience, strong litigation capabilities, and a proven track record in cross-border matters.