Senior Litigation Attorney: High Court & Public Law Expert

AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney with a minimum of 10 years of post-admission experience. You will manage commercial litigation matters across various courts, draft legal documents, and provide strategic legal advice. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, a proven track record in public and constitutional law, and excellent client management abilities. This role offers competitive salary and the opportunity to work on high-value litigation cases in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive market-related salary

Work on high-value litigation matters

Collaborate with experienced professionals

Autonomy and recognition in the firm

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years post‑admission experience in commercial and administrative litigation.
• Proven experience in public law, constitutional law, and dispute resolution.
• Strong analytical and drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct commercial litigation matters across all courts.
• Draft pleadings, heads of argument, affidavits, and correspondence.
• Handle administrative and public law cases involving government entities.

Skills

Commercial Litigation

Administrative & Constitutional Law

Dispute Resolution Strategy

Public Sector Legal Advisory

Legal Drafting & Research

High Court Litigation

Client Relationship Management

Case Management & Deadline Control

Leadership & Mentorship

Education

LLB Degree

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa

Job description

A leading national law firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Attorney with a minimum of 10 years of post-admission experience. You will manage commercial litigation matters across various courts, draft legal documents, and provide strategic legal advice. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, a proven track record in public and constitutional law, and excellent client management abilities. This role offers competitive salary and the opportunity to work on high-value litigation cases in a collaborative environment.