Senior Litigation Lead — Mentorship, Strategy & Trials

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Partnership opportunity

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, seeks a Lead Litigation Attorney to spearhead a growing civil and commercial litigation practice. You will guide a team of litigators, mentor junior associates, and handle high-stakes cases from inception through resolution, including courtroom appearances and alternative dispute resolution.

The role requires an admitted SA High Court attorney with 10+ years’ post-admission experience, proven success in complex litigation, and strong leadership and advocacy.

Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with 10+ years post‑admission experience in litigation.
• Proven track record in complex civil/commercial litigation and trials.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and team-building abilities.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil and commercial litigation matters from pre-trial to post-trial.
• Develop and implement litigation strategies for complex cases.
• Mentor and train junior attorneys and staff in the litigation department.
• Conduct legal research and craft pleadings, motions and discovery requests.
• Represent clients in court, mediations, arbitrations and settlements.
• Draft, review, and finalize legal documents and pleadings.
• Manage caseloads and ensure deadlines and client communications.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide comprehensive legal support.
• Stay updated on changes in litigation law and procedure.

Skills

Leadership

Oral advocacy

Negotiation

Legal research

Tools

Legal research databases

Litigation support software

Job description

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, seeks a Lead Litigation Attorney to spearhead a growing civil and commercial litigation practice. You will guide a team of litigators, mentor junior associates, and handle high-stakes cases from inception through resolution, including courtroom appearances and alternative dispute resolution.

The role requires an admitted SA High Court attorney with 10+ years’ post-admission experience, proven success in complex litigation, and strong leadership and advocacy.