Senior Litigation | Dispute Resolution Associate – Cape Town | Leading National Law Firm

Introduction

An exciting opportunity exists for a Senior Litigation Associate to join a respected national law firm with offices in Johannesburg Durban and Cape Town. Our client is a high-performing well-established legal practice offering a professional environment where lawyers can thrive through autonomy client exposure and high-level litigation work. They are seeking a seasoned litigation attorney with at least 7 years of post-admission experience to join their Cape Town litigation and dispute resolution team. This is a chance to handle complex commercial litigation administrative law and constitutional law matters engaging directly with public sector clients and private entities across South Africa.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct commercial litigation matters across all courts including High Court and Constitutional Court proceedings.
• Draft pleadings heads of argument affidavits and correspondence in litigation and dispute resolution matters.
• Handle administrative law public law and constitutional law cases involving government and state entities.
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients in both the public and private sectors.
• Engage directly with clients counsel and stakeholders providing practical high-quality legal solutions.
• Manage multiple cases under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy professionalism and strategic focus.
• Supervise junior associates and contribute to the growth and mentorship of the litigation department.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• LLB Degree (LLM advantageous)
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
• Minimum 7 years post-admission experience in commercial and administrative litigation
• Proven experience in public law constitutional law and dispute resolution
• Right of appearance in the High Court
• Strong analytical and drafting skills
• Excellent communication client management and interpersonal abilities
• High degree of professional integrity attention to detail and ethical conduct

Key Competencies

• Commercial Litigation
• Administrative & Constitutional Law
• Dispute Resolution Strategy
• Public Sector Legal Advisory
• Legal Drafting & Research
• High Court Litigation
• Client Relationship Management
• Case Management & Deadline Control
• Leadership & Mentorship

Remuneration

Competitive Market Related Salary

Why Join This Firm

• Work on complex high-value litigation matters with a strong national footprint.
• Collaborate with experienced litigators and advocates in a dynamic professional team.
• Enjoy autonomy and recognition in a firm that values excellence integrity and results.
• Exposure to both private and public sector clients across industries and jurisdictions.

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