Attorney - Commercial

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≈ $13k – $31k per year (Estimated)
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Attorney - Commercial Law

Location: Muckleneuk, Pretoria

Employment Type: Full-time

Start Date: ASAP

Remuneration: R20,000 per month

The firm is looking for a candidate with solid commercial law experience and must be comfortable handling matters with limited supervision. This is a hands-on role suited to an attorney who can take ownership of their matters, manage their own files and deal directly and professionally with clients.

Minimum Requirements

  • Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa (Minimum 1 year post admission experience)

  • Previous experience in Commercial Law is essential

  • Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and contracts

  • Experience providing corporate and commercial legal advice

  • Exposure to general commercial litigation support

  • Ability to manage matters and files with limited supervision

  • Comfortable dealing directly with clients and other stakeholders

  • Strong drafting and legal research skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure

  • Good organisational and time-management skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain own commercial law files from instruction through to completion

  • Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements and contracts

  • Provide practical legal advice to clients on commercial and corporate matters

  • Assist clients with general corporate and commercial legal requirements

  • Conduct legal research and provide advice on relevant legislation and case law

  • Draft legal opinions, correspondence, notices and other legal documentation

  • Assist with commercial litigation matters, including drafting and preparation of relevant documentation

  • Liaise directly with clients and provide regular updates regarding their matters

  • Communicate with opposing attorneys, counsel, companies and other relevant stakeholders

  • Monitor deadlines and ensure that matters progress efficiently

  • Attend to the day-to-day management and administration of own files

  • Identify potential legal and commercial risks and provide appropriate advice to clients

  • Ensure that all work is completed accurately, professionally and within required timeframes

Please send your CV to [email protected]

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