Labour Law Litigator

Overview

Labournet is a proudly South African company with over 28 years of innovation in payroll, HR and employment legislative compliance. We are driven by our mission to change the world of work by simplifying compliance, empowering people, and delivering technology-driven solutions. Our people are the key to this mission, and we invest in them to grow, innovate, and make an impact.

Job Description

We currently have an exciting position available for Labour Law
Litigator
, to be working within our Durban branch.

You are responsible for

Inclusive of, but not limited to:

Attending to all client matters and all phases of litigation matters/cases from the investigation, discovery, assessment phase through the pre-arbitration, conciliation, settlement, mediation, and arbitration processes.

• Billing target achieved as per BSC
• Providing Labour related Legal advice to Clients
• Discussing complex cases / disputes with Clients
• Analysing risk and probable dispute outcomes
• Assist with research on most recent case law
• Assist Clients with the preparation for different disputes
• The application of and/or interpreting laws, rules and regulations relating to dispute resolution
• Drafting correspondence to Clients, the CCMA/Council, Union Officials and other employee representatives.
• Gathering and compiling evidence, analysing evidence and the preparation of witness testimonies
• Representing Clients at conciliation, con/arb, and arbitration level as well as pre-arbitration proceedings
• Assist in settlement of disputes
• Update cases (Litigation) on CMS

Various other responsibilities, including, but not limited to those specified herein and other requests and instructions from time to time

• Matter files are in line with the required standard.

• Maintain a high (As per BSC) success ratio in disputes assigned to you.

Benefits: As part of the Labournet team, you’ll enjoy benefits designed to support your wellbeing and career growth. These include a wellness programme that covers up to 8 family members or friends, partner discounts, structured career paths, accredited training, study assistance, retirement and group risk benefits, hybrid work options for applicable roles, as well as a suit-up and vehicle branding allowance where relevant.

Take the next step in your career with Labournet – where people are empowered, purpose drives everything we do, and our platform enables real impact. If you re ready to grow, innovate, and help shape the future of work in South Africa, we’d love to welcome you to the team.

What you’ll need

• B-Degree in IR/Law/HR/Industrial psychology or related field
• At least 1 year’s experience within Labour Law at Labournet
• Up to date with LAPs
• Eagerness to learn the ins and outs of Labour Law
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Must be able to effectively function within a pressurized and fast-paced environment
• If less than 1 Year Service and/or LAPs not up to date - An LLB with Litigation Related Experience / Track record and LAP catch up plan is essential.
• Maintain average performance of 90%
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle is essential

Why Join Labournet?

At Labournet, you’re joining more than a company - you’re becoming part of a platform built to empower people and drive purpose. With over 28 years of innovation in compliance and people solutions, we invest in our employees so they can grow, make a national impact, and help shape the future of work across South Africa.

• You’ll obtain a wealth of experience and knowledge at a much faster pace than you would in an internal compliance-focused role due to our national footprint across different industries.
• You’ll have access to structured career paths, accredited training, performance coaching and mentorship to support your professional growth.
• You’ll be part of a team that drives compliance and transformation across South Africa, giving your work real purpose and impact.
• You’ll benefit from hybrid work options and a culture that supports work-life integration, because we believe wellbeing fuels performance.
• You’ll enjoy competitive salaries, holistic benefits and a lucrative sales commission policy.
• You’ll thrive in a collaborative, tech-enabled environment where we value output over hours and encourage innovation at every level.

Gone are the days of rigid office hours and long commutes. Our hybrid working model allows teams to co-create flexible arrangements that support productivity and personal wellbeing.

Labournet is a proudly South African company offering integrated solutions in Payroll, Labour Law, Health & Safety, Transformation, Training, Technology and Commercial Compliance. We serve over 6,500 businesses nationwide, helping them stay compliant and competitive.