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Commercial Litigation Lawyer (8+ PQE)

Commercial Litigation Lawyer (8+ PQE)

Cognia LawCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Description

Were looking for a Commercial Litigation Attorney to take on a 36 month contract starting immediately . Youll step into complex high-value disputes where your expertise and ability to deliver under pressure will make a real impact.

Role Description :

Do you have the experience and confidence to handle complex commercial disputes from day one This role offers the chance to join a fast-paced environment where your litigation expertise will directly shape outcomes for the business.

Were looking for a Commercial Litigation Attorney with at least 5 years PQE who can quickly take ownership of matters and deliver results. Success in this role calls for critical thinking strong problem-solving and the ability to provide commercially grounded advice. Negotiation and client management skills are key as is the confidence to navigate challenging discussions and maintain professional integrity under pressure.

Role Responsibilities :

  • Advise on and manage a range of commercial litigation matters including drafting pleadings correspondence and advisory notes.
  • Represent the business in disputes arbitrations and settlement negotiations.
  • Conduct legal research and provide clear commercially practical guidance.
  • Manage case files and coordinate with external counsel where required.
  • Support the internal legal team with risk assessments reporting and strategic advice.
  • Provide day-to-day litigation support for complex civil litigation matters across jurisdictions.
  • Coordinate and manage litigation calendars deadlines and case-related correspondence.
  • Oversee document collection organisation and management of digital evidence and databases.
  • Prepare coordinate and execute document production and e-discovery processes.
  • Assist with drafting and quality-checking privilege logs and discovery indexes.
  • Support the implementation of litigation management systems and templates including maintaining organised digital filing systems and data rooms.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Law (LLB or equivalent)
  • Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience in commercial litigation
  • Proven ability to handle complex disputes independently from drafting through to resolution
  • Strong negotiation critical thinking and communication skills
  • Immediate availability for a 36 month contract
  • Strong knowledge of civil procedure discovery obligations and e-discovery platforms
  • Experience working with large volumes of data and evidence files
  • High proficiency with Microsoft Office cloud storage and legal tech platforms (e.g. Relativity Everlaw LexisNexis)
  • Familiarity with cross-border litigation international data transfer and confidentiality obligations
  • Excellent organisational skills attention to detail and proactive mindset in high-pressure legal environments
  • Proven expertise in litigation matters specific to the agricultural sector with exposure to cross-border disputes and international jurisdictions as well as commercial contracts (including licensing sales supply chain insurance land and environmental compliance) is preferred
  • Key Skills

    Clerical,Aerospace Engineering,Catering,Computer Software,Factory

    Employment Type : Contract

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

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