Senior Employment Law Strategist

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West seeks a Senior Employment Law Advisor to provide expert legal counsel on all aspects of SA employment law. The role focuses on ensuring compliant practices, advising on disputes, and shaping HR policy in a major industrial group.

The ideal candidate is admitted as an Attorney or qualified HR professional with at least seven years of specialized experience in employment law, and has strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of specialized experience in employment law.
• Strong knowledge of SA labour law and practical application.
• Proven experience advising on complex employee relations matters and disputes.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on all aspects of employment law, including recruitment, contracts, dismissals, disciplinary actions, and grievances.
• Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures in line with current legislation and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with the Labour Relations Act, BCEA, and other relevant statutes.
• Advise on and manage complex employee disputes, including CCMA and Labour Court proceedings.
• Draft and review employment contracts, retrenchment agreements, and other employment-related documents.
• Provide training and guidance to HR personnel and management on employment law matters.

Skills

Employment law

Dispute resolution

Drafting contracts

Training & advisory

Education

Admitted Attorney

Job description

Placements24 in Klerksdorp, North West seeks a Senior Employment Law Advisor to provide expert legal counsel on all aspects of SA employment law. The role focuses on ensuring compliant practices, advising on disputes, and shaping HR policy in a major industrial group.

The ideal candidate is admitted as an Attorney or qualified HR professional with at least seven years of specialized experience in employment law, and has strong drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills.