Senior Dispute Resolution / Litigation Attorney - Durban

Senior Dispute Resolution / Litigation Attorney - Durban

Industry: Legal | Commercial Litigation | Dispute Resolution

Lead High-Profile Litigation Matters with a Leading National Law Firm

A leading law firm with offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban is seeking an experienced Senior Dispute Resolution / Litigation Attorney to join its Durban office.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a commercially astute litigation attorney with 7+ years' post-qualification experience to lead complex litigation and dispute resolution matters across both the public and private sectors. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker, confident leader, and trusted advisor capable of managing sophisticated disputes independently while mentoring junior professionals.

An existing client base will be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage complex commercial litigation matters from inception through to conclusion

• Represent clients in High Court litigation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings

• Advise on:

• Commercial litigation

• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

• Administrative law

• Insolvency and Business Rescue

• Tax litigation

• General civil litigation

• Conduct legal investigations and prepare detailed legal reports

• Provide strategic legal advice to public and private sector clients

• Analyse legal risk and deliver commercially focused legal solutions

• Manage client relationships and provide exceptional client service

• Mentor and develop junior legal professionals

• Work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams while managing matters independently

Minimum Requirements

• LLB Degree

• Admitted Attorney with a valid practising certificate

• Right of Appearance in the High Court

• Minimum 7+ years' post-qualification experience

• Extensive commercial litigation experience

• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) experience

• Administrative Law experience

• Insolvency & Business Rescue experience

• Tax Litigation experience

• General Civil Litigation experience

• Experience acting for both public and private sector clients

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Excellent drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills

• Ability to analyse complex legal issues and provide commercial solutions

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail

• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated and able to work independently

• Able to manage multiple priorities and perform under pressure

• Willingness to work outside normal business hours when required

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.

Why Join This Firm?

• Join a respected national law firm with offices across South Africa

• Work on complex, high-profile litigation matters

• Exposure to both public and private sector clients

• Leadership opportunity with mentoring responsibilities

• Collaborative, high-performance legal environment

• Long-term career growth and professional development

Interested?

If you are an experienced litigation attorney seeking a senior role where you can lead complex disputes, mentor junior professionals, and advise prestigious clients, we would like to hear from you.

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