Associate - Commercial Litigation - Boutique Law Firm - Gauteng

3 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd Full time

Our client, a Boutique Law firm is looking for a Commercial Litigation Lawyer to join their team. Their business is rapidly growing with a wide range of corporate clients based both nationally and internationally. This is the ideal opportunity for a lawyer who wants to exchange the city life for the countryside but with the earning potential of living in the city.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload of commercial litigation matters from inception to resolution, ensuring that all deadlines are met and cases progress efficiently.
  • Conduct legal research on relevant statutes, regulations, and case law to develop effective litigation strategies and provide legal advice to clients.
  • Prepare and draft a variety of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery requests, and settlement agreements.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and procedural requirements, including court rules, filing deadlines, and ethical obligations.
  • Manage administrative tasks associated with litigation, such as maintaining case files, tracking billable hours, and preparing billing statements for clients.
  • Provide strategic legal advice to clients on a wide range of commercial law issues, including contract disputes, corporate governance matters, intellectual property disputes, and commercial real estate litigation.

Key Focus Areas

  • Litigation of commercial transactions.
  • Collections.
  • Enforcement of commercial contracts.
  • Restraint of trade disputes.
  • Securities.
  • Claims relating to intellectual property.
  • Product Liability.
  • Building and engineering claims.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

  • Admitted attorney with LLB / BA Law / BCom Law.
  • 1 – 5 years PQE.
  • Experience practicing commercial litigation in a reputable law firm or corporate legal department.
  • Demonstrated experience handling a variety of commercial disputes, including but not limited to contract disputes, corporate governance issues, intellectual property matters, and commercial real estate disputes.
  • Strong research, writing, and analytical skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to clients and stakeholders.
  • Experience managing client relationships and providing strategic legal advice to businesses and organizations across various industries.
  • Continuing legal education and willingness to stay updated on developments in commercial law and litigation practices.

Salary: Market Related


If you meet the above criteria and are eager to join a dynamic team of legal professionals dedicated to achieving client success, please apply with your resume, and any relevant work samples on our website.


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