Senior Banking Litigation Attorney

SUMMARY:
Senior Litigation Attorney
Banking Litigation, Insolvency and Recoveries 
Foreclosure & Secured Asset Litigation Department

A leading and well-established legal practice is seeking to appoint a highly experienced Senior Litigation Attorney to join its Foreclosure and Secured Asset Litigation team.

This is a senior-level opportunity suited to a commercially astute attorney with extensive High Court litigation experience in banking, insolvency, and recoveries, who is confident operating at both strategic and operational levels.

EE:  Open 

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a portfolio of defended and undefended foreclosure and secured asset litigation matters Develop litigation strategy, risk assessments, and recovery plans for banking clients Handle High Court litigation from inception through to finalisation, including opposed applications and trials Draft and settle complex legal documents, including pleadings, affidavits, heads of argument, and appeal documentation Manage Rule 46A applications and judicial oversight processes Engage directly with banking executives and credit risk stakeholders on strategy and reporting Oversee execution processes including warrants, sales in execution, and liaison with sheriffs and conveyancers Attend case management conferences, settlement negotiations, and court proceedings Lead, mentor, and manage a team, ensuring high performance and quality standards Maintain accountability for portfolio performance, recovery outcomes, and turnaround times Minimum Requirements Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa Minimum of 15 years' post-admission experience Extensive experience in defended and undefended banking litigation in the High Court Proven track record in complex, high-value secured recoveries Strong expertise in: Foreclosure and secured lending litigation Insolvency, business rescue, liquidation, and deceased estates In-depth knowledge of: National Credit Act Insolvency Act Companies Act Administration of Estates Act Uniform Rules of Court and Superior Courts Act Experience engaging with banking clients at management level Key Competencies Advanced drafting and analytical ability Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance legal and financial risk Excellent negotiation and settlement skills Strong leadership and team management capability High level of professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail Ability to perform under pressure and meet strict court deadlines Strong interpersonal and client engagement skills, including executive-level interaction Technical Skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Experience with legal case management systems (such as DM1, CACS, Excalibur, OCS, Lexpro or similar) Comfortable with digital court platforms and electronic document systems Ability to prepare detailed legal and recovery reports Preferred Attributes Commercially driven and solutions-oriented Strong leadership presence with the ability to elevate team performance Able to operate independently at a senior level