Senior Attorney Job Durban area,South Africa,Law/Legal

SA - Kwa Zulu Natal, DurbanA reputable law firm based in Durban is seeking an experienced Senior Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa with a minimum of 7–10 years’ post-admission experience. The role requires extensive, hands-on labour law expertise, including representation before the CCMA and the Labour Court, as well as a proven track record in arbitrations and review applications.

Strong drafting and advocacy skills are essential, together with the ability to work independently and manage matters effectively with minimal supervision.
Salary:
Market Related
Minimum requirements:

Core Responsibilities – Labour & Employment Law
Dispute Resolution & Litigation
Represent clients in:
CCMA proceedings (conciliation and arbitration)
Bargaining Council proceedings Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court Conduct arbitrations involving:
Misconduct Poor work performance Ill-health incapacity Operational requirements (retrenchments) Unfair labour practices Draft and settle:
Referral forms (LRA 7.11 / 7.13) Pre-arbitration minutes Statements of case and responses Review applications (section 145) Opposing and replying affidavits Heads of argument Settlement agreements and consent orders Advisory & Compliance (South African Framework)
Advise employers and employees on:
Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995
Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997
Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998
Occupational Health and Safety Act
Code of Good Practice:
Dismissal Draft and review:
Employment contracts (fixed-term, permanent, executive) Disciplinary codes and procedures Grievance procedures Workplace policies (leave, misconduct, incapacity, retrenchment) Provide guidance on:
Section 189 and 189A retrenchment processes Transfers of business as a going concern (section 197) Restraint of trade disputes Automatically unfair dismissals Protected and unprotected strikes Chairing & Internal Processes
Chair and/or prosecute:
Disciplinary hearings Incapacity enquiries Internal appeals Advise on procedural and substantive fairness Prepare chairpersons’ findings and outcome letters Secondary Responsibilities – Other Areas of Law
General civil litigation in the Magistrates’ Court and High Court Contractual disputes and commercial drafting Estate-related litigation or advisory work (where required) Any other legal work reasonably required to support the firm’s practice Practice Management & Professional Obligations
Independent management of allocated files from instruction to finalisation Compliance with court rules, directives, and statutory time periods Client consultations, strategy formulation, and ongoing client communication Briefing and managing counsel where necessary Supervision and mentoring of junior attorneys, candidate attorneys, and support staff Ensuring compliance with:
Legal Practice Act LPC rules and professional conduct standards Contribution to firm strategy, precedent development, and training

Consultant:
Tarren Roodt - Dante Personnel Johannesburg


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