SMI 18179 - Senior Attorney (Corporate & Commercial Law) – Law Firm – East Rand

Recruiter:

Professional Career Services

Job Ref:

SMI 18179 - Senior A..

Date posted:

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Highly competitive cost-to-company package

SUMMARY:
Senior Attorney (Corporate & Commercial Law) – Law Firm – East Rand

POSITION INFO:

Employer Description

A well-established corporate legal practice based in the East Rand which provides expert legal services across commercial, corporate and contractual matters, supporting a diverse range of clients.

Job Description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Attorney to join their team. The successful candidate will manage legal instructions independently, draft agreements, pleadings and notices and correspond with clients, opponents and senior attorneys and directors. The role requires technical expertise, problem-solving ability and the capacity to manage delegated tasks to junior staff, without formal team management responsibilities.

You will be responsible for:

Independently managing legal instructions from senior attorneys and directors.
Drafting, negotiating and advising on a broad range of agreements (excluding conveyancing agreements).
Preparing pleadings, notices and correspondence.
Delegating tasks to juniors and managing delegated work efficiently.
Maintaining full control over allocated instructions and working independently.

Qualifications

Practicing attorney with at least 10 years post-articles experience

Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

10+ years post articles experience with extensive contract negotiating, advising and drafting skills
Private practice experience (preference for attorneys from corporate or commercial backgrounds) and currently practicing attorney.
Strong drafting, negotiating and advisory skills, with an even split across these functions.
Sound knowledge of the High Court Act, rules and directives.
Ability to work independently, problem-solve and meet deadlines consistently.
Be punctual, reliable and professional.

Benefits

Petrol allowance and mobile phone allowance.
Provident fund (50% employer / 50% employee contribution).
Initially office-based, with flexibility for hybrid work model.