Job Description

Associate - Commercial Litigation - Boutique Law Firm - Potchefstroom

Our client, a Boutique Law firm is looking for a Commercial Litigation Lawyer to join their team. Their business is rapidly growing with a wide range of corporate clients based both nationally and internationally.

This is the ideal opportunity for a lawyer who wants to exchange the city life for the countryside but with the earning potential of living in the city.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of commercial litigation matters from inception to resolution, ensuring that all deadlines are met and cases progress efficiently.
• Conduct legal research on relevant statutes, regulations, and case law to develop effective litigation strategies and provide legal advice to clients.
• Prepare and draft a variety of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery requests, and settlement agreements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and procedural requirements, including court rules, filing deadlines, and ethical obligations.
• Manage administrative tasks associated with litigation, such as maintaining case files, tracking billable hours, and preparing billing statements for clients.
• Provide strategic legal advice to clients on a wide range of commercial law issues, including contract disputes, corporate governance matters, intellectual property disputes, and commercial real estate litigation.

Key Focus Areas

• Litigation of commercial transactions.
• Collections.
• Enforcement of commercial contracts.
• Restraint of trade disputes.
• Securities.
• Claims relating to intellectual property.
• Product Liability.
• Building and engineering claims.

Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Admitted attorney with LLB / BA Law / BCom Law.
• 1 - 5 years PQE.
• Experience practicing commercial litigation in a reputable law firm or corporate legal department.
• Demonstrated experience handling a variety of commercial disputes, including but not limited to contract disputes, corporate governance issues, intellectual property matters, and commercial real estate disputes.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• Experience managing client relationships and providing strategic legal advice to businesses and organizations across various industries.
• Continuing legal education and willingness to stay updated on developments in commercial law and litigation practices.

Salary: Market Related

If you meet the above criteria and are eager to join a dynamic team of legal professionals dedicated to achieving client success, please apply with your resume, and any relevant work samples on our website.

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