Senior Commercial Litigation Lawyer — Lead Major Disputes

Placements24; Welkom; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Growth opportunities

Professional development

Supportive environment in Welkom

Job summary

Placements24 in Welkom is seeking a seasoned Commercial Litigation Lawyer to lead dispute resolution for the organization. You will manage complex commercial cases from inception to resolution, including settlements, arbitration, or trial, and advise on risk and strategy.

The ideal candidate has extensive SA civil procedure knowledge, is a strong advocate, and will supervise junior staff while engaging with business stakeholders across the Free State.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney with minimum 6 years of dedicated commercial litigation experience.
• Proven track record of successfully handling complex disputes in SA courts.
• Exceptional advocacy, negotiation and mediation skills.
• Strong knowledge of civil procedure and relevant commercial statutes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive litigation strategies for commercial disputes, including contract breaches and shareholder disputes.
• Manage all phases of the litigation process: pleadings, discovery, motion practice, and settlements.
• Represent the company in court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to build strong arguments and anticipate opposing strategies.
• Advise business stakeholders on potential legal risks and mitigation strategies.
• Supervise junior legal staff and external counsel involved in litigation matters.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Courtroom advocacy

Negotiation

Mediation

Legal research

Strategic thinking

Education

Admitted Attorney (South Africa)

Job description

Placements24 in Welkom is seeking a seasoned Commercial Litigation Lawyer to lead dispute resolution for the organization. You will manage complex commercial cases from inception to resolution, including settlements, arbitration, or trial, and advise on risk and strategy.

The ideal candidate has extensive SA civil procedure knowledge, is a strong advocate, and will supervise junior staff while engaging with business stakeholders across the Free State.