Senior Associate - Litigation

SUMMARY

Are you a Senior Associate with a minimum of 3 years post‑qualification experience in Banking Law and National Credit Act matters? Our client, an established litigation practice in Cape Town, is seeking a dynamic and self‑driven individual eager to head up their own sub‑department, supported by two secretaries and a candidate attorney. This is a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment that offers autonomy, responsibility and the chance to further develop expertise in complex High Court litigation.

Location: Cape Town, South Africa.

• Right of appearance in the High Court
• Exposure to Banking Law and National Credit Act matters
• 3–5 years’ post‑qualification experience (PQE)
• Ability to manage a caseload of approximately 200 matters
• Ability to independently run High Court matters nationally
• Experience in defended/opposed litigation and trial work
• Exposure to insolvency matters (opposed and unopposed)
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and lead a sub‑department
• Qualified Conveyancer (advantageous but not essential)

• Managing and overseeing a high‑volume High Court litigation portfolio
• Handling defended and opposed matters from inception through to trial
• Drafting pleadings, notices, affidavits and legal opinions
• Appearing in the High Court where required
• Managing national litigation matters in banking and credit law
• Overseeing insolvency‑related proceedings (opposed and unopposed)
• Supervising and mentoring support staff, including two secretaries and a candidate attorney
• Ensuring strict compliance with court rules and procedural timelines
• Maintaining strong administrative controls and accurate file management

Salary negotiable dependent on experience.