Senior Labour Lawyer

Bebeeadvocate; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Gauteng is seeking an Associate Attorney to provide legal services in labour and employment law. Responsibilities include handling complex disputes, conducting disciplinary hearings, and representing clients in court. The ideal candidate should have an LLB degree, be an admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, and possess strong advocacy and negotiation skills. This role offers a chance to work on high-profile cases and grow within the organization.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on high-profile cases

Skills development

Contribution to organizational growth

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, in good standing.
• 3-5 years post-admission experience in labour and employment law.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in an additional South African language is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal services in labour and employment law.
• Handling complex disputes.
• Conducting disciplinary hearings.
• Appearing in court.

Skills

Strong advocacy

Drafting

Negotiation

Legal research

Proficiency in legal research tools

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

LLB degree

Postgraduate qualification in Labour Law / Industrial Relations

Job description

Job Title : Associate Attorney Job Description : The role of an Associate Attorney involves providing legal services to clients in the field of labour and employment law.

The successful candidate will be responsible for handling complex disputes, conducting disciplinary hearings, and appearing in court.

Key Qualifications and Skills : Education : LLB degree (postgraduate qualification in Labour Law / Industrial Relations advantageous) Experience : 35 years post-admission experience in labour and employment law, with proven experience handling complex disputes Qualifications : Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa, in good standing

Skills : Strong advocacy, drafting, negotiation, and legal research skills; proficiency in legal research tools and Microsoft Office Language Proficiency : Fluency in English; proficiency in an additional South African language is advantageous.

Benefits :

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on high-profile cases, develop their skills and expertise, and contribute to the growth and success of the organisation.