Senior Consumer Litigation Leader - Mentor & Trial Pro

Strategic Legal Practices; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in South Africa is looking for a Senior Attorney to join their litigation team. This prestigious role involves managing high-profile cases with a focus on consumer protection and class action matters. The ideal candidate will have 4-10 years of litigation experience and demonstrate exceptional legal research and advocacy skills. You will also mentor junior attorneys, supporting their professional development. Attractive compensation and benefits are provided, including bonuses and insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonuses and performance incentives

Health, dental and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Qualifications

• 4‑10+ years of litigation experience, particularly in consumer protection or class action law.
• Proven track record of managing complex litigation cases.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high‑profile litigation cases, including strategy development and execution.
• Draft and argue complex motion papers including motions for class certification and appeals.
• Conduct discovery and preparation of discovery requests.

Skills

Civil litigation

Consumer protection law

Class action law

Mentoring

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

A leading law firm in South Africa is looking for a Senior Attorney to join their litigation team. This prestigious role involves managing high-profile cases with a focus on consumer protection and class action matters. The ideal candidate will have 4-10 years of litigation experience and demonstrate exceptional legal research and advocacy skills. You will also mentor junior attorneys, supporting their professional development. Attractive compensation and benefits are provided, including bonuses and insurance.