Senior Litigation Counsel — Lead High-Impact Cases

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Bonus structure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Litigation Lawyer to join their Randburg-based legal team. You will lead complex litigation matters from inception through resolution, representing clients in court and advising on dispute resolution strategies.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years post-qualification experience, extensive courtroom practice, and a track record of securing favorable outcomes. A demanding, high-profile environment offers a competitive salary, bonus, and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney or Advocate with at least 10 years post-qualification experience in litigation.
• Extensive courtroom experience and deep understanding of civil procedure.
• Proven success in managing complex disputes with favorable outcomes for clients.
• Strong analytical, research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent negotiation and client management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of complex litigation matters.
• Develop and implement legal strategies for cases.
• Conduct thorough legal research and draft pleadings.
• Represent clients in court, hearings, and conferences.
• Advise clients on rights, obligations, and outcomes of litigation.
• Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, witnesses, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Litigation

Courtroom experience

Legal research

Advocacy

Negotiation

Client management

Writing

Education

Admitted Attorney or Advocate

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Litigation Lawyer to join their Randburg-based legal team. You will lead complex litigation matters from inception through resolution, representing clients in court and advising on dispute resolution strategies.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years post-qualification experience, extensive courtroom practice, and a track record of securing favorable outcomes. A demanding, high-profile environment offers a competitive salary, bonus, and ongoing professional