SMI 18179 - Senior Attorney (Corporate & Commercial Law) – Law Firm – East Rand

Employer Description

A well-established corporate legal practice based in the East Rand which provides expert legal services across commercial, corporate and contractual matters, supporting a diverse range of clients.

Job Description

The role requires technical expertise, problem-solving ability and the capacity to manage delegated tasks to junior staff, without formal team management responsibilities.

You will be responsible for:

• Independently managing legal instructions from senior attorneys and directors.
• Drafting, negotiating and advising on a broad range of agreements (excluding conveyancing agreements).
• Preparing pleadings, notices and correspondence.
• Delegating tasks to juniors and managing delegated work efficiently.
• Maintaining full control over allocated instructions and working independently.

• Practicing attorney with at least 10 years post-articles experience

Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

• 10+ years post articles experience with extensive contract negotiating, advising and drafting skills
• Private practice experience (preference for attorneys from corporate or commercial backgrounds) and currently practicing attorney.
• Strong drafting, negotiating and advisory skills, with an even split across these functions.
• Sound knowledge of the High Court Act, rules and directives.
• Ability to work independently, problem-solve and meet deadlines consistently.
• Be punctual, reliable and professional.

• Petrol allowance and mobile phone allowance.
• Provident fund (50% employer / 50% employee contribution).
• Initially office-based, with flexibility for hybrid work model.