SMI - Associate Director (Commercial Litigation) Law Firm

Employer Description

A well established law firm with offices located in Cape Town CBD.

Job Description

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Litigation Associate with at least 7 years of post-admission experience to join the litigation team in Cape Town. The successful candidate will manage operations at the Cape Town office. The ideal candidate must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently.

You will be responsible for:

Managing litigation matters.

Supervising a junior attorney and secretary.

Client engagement and strategic planning.

Ensuring compliance with legal standards.

Business development and relationship management.

Qualifications

LLB Degree

Admitted Attorney

Minimum of 7 years post-admission experience

Rights of appearance in the High Court

Skills

The successful candidate must have:

7+ years of post-admission experience in:

Commercial litigation in all courts

Administrative and Constitutional law

Labour & Employment law

Experience working with public sector clients

Ability to deliver high-quality work under pressure

Strong client engagement and critical analysis skills

Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple matters and meet tight deadlines

High ethical standards and professional integrity