About the Candidate.
Results-driven commercial attorney with extensive experience in commercial litigation, dispute resolution, corporate law and competition law. Adept at handling high-value legal matters. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to manage client relationships and drive favorable outcomes in complex legal proceedings.
International Experience:
Yes
Availability:
20 or 40 hours a week
Area of Expertise:
Legal Drafting & Documentation – Drafting and reviewing contracts, pleadings, agreements and legal correspondence.
Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution – Managing court proceedings, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
Corporate & Competition Law – Assisting with mergers & acquisitions, compliance, and competition commission filings.
Legal Research & Compliance – Conducting thorough legal research and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Insolvency & Business Restructuring – Managing liquidation, business rescue proceedings, and corporate recoveries.
Client Advisory & Relationship Management – Consulting clients on legal risks, strategies, and best practices.
Regulatory & Administrative Law – Reviewing policies and legal frameworks related to refugee and migration law.
Soft skills – Teamwork, leadership, public speaking, commercial awareness and EQ.
Technical Skills – Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal research tools.
Years Experience:
4
Current and Previous Roles:
Associate, Candidate Attorney, Legal Intern
Relevant Experience.
Associate
Years experience:
4
Key Responsibilities:
Reviewing and drafting of contracts and pleadings in support of litigation and commercial strategies.
Representing clients in commercial litigation and dispute resolution processes which include managing High Court and arbitration proceedings.
Attend to liquidation, sequestration, and insolvency enquiries and ensuring compliance and proper client representation.
Conduct legal research in order to provide well-founded legal opinions on complex commercial matters.
Brief and work with counsel, attending pre-trial conferences, and collaborating on litigation strategy.
Manage the indexing, pagination, and preparation of court bundles, ensuring documents are court-ready.
Advise clients directly and manage ongoing client consultations with a focus on client favored outcome strategies.
This included the maintenance of strong client relationships, ensuring clear communication and effective legal representation.
Support merger and acquisition transactions through contract review, due diligence, and compliance checks.
Provide support in respect of competition and anti-trust matters, including Instituting complaints to the Competition Commission.
