Litigation Partner - Johannesburg
Salary Negotiable
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Johannesburg,
Gauteng
more than 14 days ago
06-02-2018 6:06:05 PM
03-04-2018 6:06:05 PM
• Civil Litigation experience
• Drafting experience
• Large Law firm experience
• Hands on Legal Approach
• 5+ years relevant PQE
Job Summary
• Act as a partner
• Maintain existing database of clients
• Interact with external stakeholders
• Settle disputes from first instruction
• Ability to act independently
• Accurate advice
• Great drafting skills
About the client
Our client is an established large sized international firm with approved prospects of expansion based in Johannesburg. The firm is part of a larger professional society and has a national footprint in all fields of interest. The reputation of the firm exceeds itself and is known for legal expertise.
Job description
The role will require acting as a partner under supervision of the directors. Providing legal services to all businesses and operation of the client in South Africa and other countries under the care of the key Directors.
Handle disputes on behalf of the client.
Administrate contracts.
Draft all legal and compliance related documentation.
The position will be based in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
The person will be responsible for all legal functions in his/her portfolio. This will include generating fees and maintaining a current book of business.
Ideal Candidate
An admitted attorney who has private practice and litigation experience:
• Admitted as an Attorney
• Own set of established clients that will follow the candidate to the new firm
• Great Drafting Skills