Senior Employment Lawyer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Employment Lawyer for a prominent legal firm in Sandton. You will lead the employment practice, handle complex disputes, and provide advisory services to corporate clients, with a focus on strategic HR matters.

The role requires deep knowledge of South African employment law, BCEA, LRA, and EEA, plus strong advocacy and mentoring of junior lawyers, while supporting a remote-first working model.

Qualifications

• Extensive expertise in all facets of South African employment law.
• Strong advocacy skills and experience with dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on employment law including dismissals, discrimination, and compliance.
• Represent clients in CCMA, bargaining councils, and Labour Court proceedings.
• Draft and review employment contracts, policies, and procedures.
• Conduct workplace investigations and advise on disciplinary actions and grievance procedures.
• Develop and deliver training programs on employment law to clients and internal staff.
• Mentor junior lawyers and paralegals within the employment law team.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is a prominent legal firm seeking an accomplished Senior Employment Lawyer to lead their practice area in Sandton. This senior role requires extensive expertise in all facets of South African employment law, including dispute resolution, compliance, and advisory services. You will be responsible for managing complex employment litigation, advising corporate clients on strategic HR legal matters, and contributing to the development of junior team members. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of labor legislation, exceptional advocacy skills, and a commitment to delivering high-value legal solutions, operating effectively in a remote-first capacity.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice to clients on all aspects of employment law, including dismissals, discrimination, and compliance with BCEA, LRA, and EEA.
• Represent clients in the CCMA, bargaining councils, and Labour Court proceedings.
• Draft and review employment contracts, policies, and procedures, ensuring legal compliance.
• Conduct workplace investigations and advise on disciplinary actions and grievance procedures.
• Develop and deliver training programs on employment law to clients and internal staff.
• Manage and mentor junior lawyers and paralegals within the employment law team.