Senior Commercial Litigator – Hybrid Pretoria

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Medical aid and retirement benefits

Performance-related bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Commercial Litigation Lawyer to join a prestigious firm in Pretoria. You will handle a diverse caseload of complex commercial disputes, from inception to resolution, including arbitration and mediation, and develop litigation strategies.

This hybrid role balances focused remote work with essential in-office collaboration and client interaction in Pretoria, offering mentoring for junior staff and exposure to high-profile cases in a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• Admitted attorney with at least 7 years of experience specifically in commercial litigation.
• Proven track record in managing and resolving high-value commercial disputes.
• Experience with hybrid office setups is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex commercial litigation matters, including contractual disputes and corporate litigation.
• Develop litigation strategies and prepare pleadings, motions, and court documents.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and draft persuasive arguments and opinions.
• Advise clients on risk assessment and dispute resolution options.
• Mentor junior legal staff and contribute to knowledge management.

Skills

Advocacy

Negotiation

Drafting

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Commercial Litigation Lawyer to join a prestigious firm in Pretoria. You will handle a diverse caseload of complex commercial disputes, from inception to resolution, including arbitration and mediation, and develop litigation strategies.

This hybrid role balances focused remote work with essential in-office collaboration and client interaction in Pretoria, offering mentoring for junior staff and exposure to high-profile cases in a dynamic legal environment.