Senior Labour Attorney
Admitted Attorney with experience in Labour Law
Leading Law Firm in South Africa requires the services of a Senior Employment Law Practitioner to join the Dynamic Team.
New Business Development would be part of this portfolio


Must be able to work under pressure in a fast paced legal enironment. This position would also be responsible for New Business Development in the Labour Law Division

Consult with clients on Labour related matters across public and private sector
Draft legal opinions in line with Labour Legislation
Provide legal advice when required to do so.
Initiate/chair disciplinary hearings
Sound interpretation of labour legislation.
Prepare charge sheets
Draft and review employment contracts and all types of workplace policies
Conduct investigations into allegations of misconduct and draft recommendations on disciplinary steps
Appear in Review Applications
Represent clients at CCMA,Bargaining Councils, Labour court and Labour Appeal court
Involved with collective bargaining/ consultation with Trade Unions
Act as presiding official at disciplinary hearings.
Evaluation of risks specifically related to non-compliance with legislation and policy
New Business Development

Admitted attorney with 10 years post-admission experience and proven track record in labour relations
Good working knowledge of labour legislation in particular the LRA, BCEA, OH&S,EEA and the Public Sector labour legislation
Responsible for typing and compiling of own reports.
Ability to do research, interpret case law and draft legal opinions
The incumbent must have experience with trade union negotiations and recognition/collective agreement, strikes and lock-outs.
Knowledge of Section 197 transfers and retrenchments
Good training and presentation skills ( ER and IR training)
Experience with public sector disciplinary processes ( understanding of the PSA and Regulations, PFMA, NT Regulations and SME’s handbook
Integrity
Strong work ethic
Desire to go the extra mile
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Good verbal and written communication skills
Negotiation skills
Experience with collective bargaining/ consultation with Trade Unions
Incentives on New Business Development