SMI 15997 - Attorney: Labour & Employment Law – Law Firm, Durban

Recruiter:

Professional Career Services

Job Ref:

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Date posted:

Friday, June 27, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

R25,000 – R30,000 CTC per month, negotiable commensurate with experience

SUMMARY:
Attorney: Labour & Employment Law – Law Firm, Durban

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

A reputable Labour & Employment Law specialist firm located in Durban.

Job Description

Our client is seeking a well-seasoned attorney with experience in Labour & Employment Law to join their team.

You will be responsible for:

Advisory Services:

Provide legal advice to clients on all aspects of labour and employment law.
Interpret and apply relevant labour legislation (e.g. BCEA, LRA, EEA, OHSA).

Dispute Resolution & Litigation:

Represent clients in dispute resolution processes, including CCMA, Bargaining Council proceedings, and Labour Court litigation.
Handle unfair dismissal, unfair labour practice, discrimination, and retrenchment cases.
Draft pleadings, affidavits, heads of argument, and other litigation documents.

Employment Contracts & Policies:

Draft, review, and update employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, and workplace policies.
Ensure legal compliance with labour-related company documents and internal HR procedures.

Disciplinary & Grievance Processes:

Chair and/or advise on disciplinary hearings and grievance procedures.
Ensure fair procedure and substantive fairness in internal employee relations processes.

Retrenchments & Restructuring:

Advise on large-scale retrenchments and Section 189 processes.
Provide support in corporate restructuring concerning employment implications.

Compliance & Training:

Conduct workplace audits to ensure compliance with employment laws.
Provide training and workshops for HR teams and management on labour law developments and best practices.

Collective Bargaining & Union Negotiations:

Assist clients with collective bargaining processes and negotiations with trade unions.
Advise on strike management and industrial action procedures.

Qualifications

LLB Degree
Admitted Attorney of the High Court

Skills

The successful candidate will have:

Must be proficient in English and have experience in Employment and Labour Law.
In-depth knowledge of labour legislation – Strong understanding of BCEA, LRA, EEA, OHSA, and case law.
Litigation and dispute resolution skills – Ability to represent clients in CCMA, Bargaining Councils, and the Labour Court.
Drafting and advisory expertise – Skilled in drafting contracts, policies, pleadings, and providing practical legal advice.
Strong negotiation and communication skills – Effective in union negotiations, disciplinary hearings, and client consultations.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities – Capable of evaluating complex employment issues and offering sound legal solutions.

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