Senior Litigation Lawyer

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

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly experienced and accomplished Senior Litigation Lawyer to join their esteemed legal practice in Randburg . This role is for a seasoned professional with a proven track record in managing complex litigation cases from inception through to resolution. You will be responsible for representing clients in court, developing legal strategies, and advising on all aspects of dispute resolution. This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven lawyer to lead significant cases and contribute to the firm's reputation for excellence in litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of complex litigation matters, including commercial disputes, civil litigation, and potentially specialized areas.
• Develop and implement effective legal strategies for clients, preparing cases for negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or trial.
• Conduct thorough legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and other court documents.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, and conferences.
• Advise clients on legal rights, obligations, and potential outcomes of litigation.
• Liaise effectively with clients, opposing counsel, witnesses, and other stakeholders.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Opportunity to lead high-profile litigation cases.
• Professional development and ongoing training opportunities.
• Collaborative and respected legal environment.
• Benefits package including medical aid and retirement fund.