Senior Litigation Associate

Job in Sandton, 2172, South Africa

Listing for: Danté Personnel Recruitment

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-15

Job specializations:

Law/Legal
Legal Counsel, Lawyer, Litigation

SA - Gauteng, SandtonR
35 000 Net - R35 000 Net Monthly Cost To Company

A reputable and busy law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Associate to join their dynamic litigation team. This role is suited for a confident litigator who can independently manage matters and contribute strategically to the firm’s growth
Salary: R42 000 CTC per month
Minimum requirements:

LLB

Admitted Attorney with Right of Appearance in the High Court

Minimum 5–8 years’ post-admission litigation experience

Proven ability to run litigation matters from inception through to court

Strong experience working with both Senior and Junior Counsel

Demonstratebusiness development capability, including bringing in new clients or generating further work from existing clients

Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage and mentor junior associates

Strong drafting, advocacy, and strategic litigation skills

Managing litigation files independently from instruction to finalisation

Drafting pleadings, notices, affidavits, and heads of argument

Appearing in Court where required

Briefing and liaising with Counsel at all levels

Developing and maintaining client relationships

Actively contributing to business development initiatives

Supervising, guiding, and managing a small team of junior attorneys

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Highly organised and able to manage multiple matters simultaneously

Proactive, solutions-driven, and able to thrive in a high-pressure environment

Strong work ethic with a collaborative leadership style

Consultant:
Danielle Fortuin - Dante Personnel Johannesburg

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