Senior Labour Attorney at Marvel Placement Consultant

Senior Labour Attorney

• One of our clients, a well-established specialist labour law firm based in Pretoria, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Senior Labour Attorney to join their dynamic legal team.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for providing expert labour law services, representing clients in labour-related disputes, and managing employment law matters from consultation through to litigation.

Minimum Requirements

• LLB Degree (required).
• LLM specialising in Employment or Labour Law (advantageous).
• Minimum of 5 years post-admission experience as an Attorney.
• Proven specialist experience in Employment and Labour Law.
• Extensive experience appearing in CCMA proceedings and labour-related litigation.
• Strong drafting skills relating to legal pleadings, employment contracts, disciplinary policies, and related documentation.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and work independently.

Roles and Responsibilities

Employment and Labour Law Advisory

• Provide specialist legal advice on employment and labour law matters.
• Advise clients on labour legislation, compliance requirements, and workplace best practices.
• Draft and review employment contracts, policies, procedures, and related legal documentation.

Disciplinary and Workplace Proceedings

• Chair disciplinary hearings and internal workplace enquiries.
• Advise clients on misconduct, incapacity, retrenchment, and disciplinary processes.
• Ensure disciplinary procedures comply with relevant labour legislation and best practice.

CCMA Representation and Litigation

• Represent clients in CCMA conciliations, arbitrations, and related proceedings.
• Prepare and present legal arguments during labour dispute resolution processes.
• Manage litigation matters from inception through to finalisation.

Labour Court Matters

• Draft Labour Court pleadings and supporting legal documentation.
• Prepare urgent applications and other court-related submissions.
• Appear in Labour Court matters where applicable and assist with litigation strategy.

Client Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Provide regular feedback and updates on matters under management.
• Deliver professional legal services while ensuring client satisfaction and compliance with firm standards.