Employment / Labour Attorney – Director / Associate Director - Johannesburg

Join a Reputable Boutique Law Firm in Sandton

Our client, a highly regarded boutique law firm based in Sandton, is seeking an experienced Employment / Labour Attorney at Director or Associate Director level to join its growing Employment Law practice.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a senior legal professional with extensive experience across all facets of employment and labour law, who is commercially minded, technically strong, and capable of advising clients on complex and high-impact employment matters.

The successful candidate will play a key role in advising clients, managing disputes, and supporting businesses through complex workplace and organisational challenges.

An existing client base will be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Employment & Labour Law Advisory

• Advise clients on all aspects of employment and labour law, including:

• Strikes and lock-outs

• Collective bargaining

• Unlawful competition

• Restraint of trade matters

• Labour relations and workplace disputes

• Provide strategic and commercially sound legal advice on employment risks and compliance

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

• Represent and advise clients in a wide range of labour disputes, including:

• Unfair dismissals

• Unfair labour practices

• Organisational rights disputes

• Collective agreements and bargaining matters

• Manage disputes through relevant forums and legal processes

Corporate Employment Advisory

• Advise clients on employment-related matters arising from:

• Large-scale restructurings

• Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)

• Retrenchments and redundancies

• Business transfers

• Collective disputes

• Provide practical legal guidance during periods of organisational change

Internal Disciplinary & Workplace Processes

• Advise and guide clients regarding:

• Internal disciplinary enquiries

• Appeals processes

• Workplace investigations

• Employee misconduct and performance matters

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• LLB Degree (Essential)

• Admitted Attorney (Essential)

Experience

• 6–10 years’ Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) in Employment / Labour Law

• Extensive experience across all aspects of employment and labour law

• Strong advisory and dispute resolution experience

• Proven ability to manage complex employment-related matters independently

• Experience within a reputable law firm environment preferred

• Own client base advantageous

Key Competencies

• We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates:

• Strong technical expertise in employment and labour law

• Excellent drafting, advisory, and negotiation skills

• Strong litigation and dispute resolution capability

• Commercial awareness and strategic legal thinking

• Excellent stakeholder and client relationship management

• Ability to work independently and manage complex legal matters

• Strong attention to detail and professionalism

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Join a respected Sandton-based boutique law firm

• Opportunity to work on high-value and complex employment law matters

• Exposure to sophisticated corporate and labour law advisory work

• Collaborative and professional legal environment

• Opportunity to grow within a specialist Employment Law practice

Package & Remuneration

The salary offered is market-related and will be based on the successful candidate’s experience, expertise, and the value they can bring to the firm.

Interested?

If you are a senior Employment / Labour Law Attorney looking to join a respected boutique law firm and further develop your practice in a high-performing legal environment, we encourage you to apply.

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