ATTORNEY – COMMERCIAL & LITIGATION: KNYSNA

Lynne Harris Recruitment


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Knysna, Western Cape
Contract type: Full time
The Role


Our client seeks an experienced Commercial and Litigation Attorney, specializing in resolving legal disputes that arise within the business world.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Dispute Resolution: concerning breach of contract, debt recovery, shareholder disputes, property disputes, insolvency matters, etc.
  • Legal Advice: to their clients including legal rights and obligations in commercial matters.
  • Court Representation: preparing legal arguments, presenting evidence in court, and arguing cases.
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution: through negotiation, mediation, or arbitration.
  • Contract Review and Drafting Contracts: drafting contracts to ensure they are legally sound and protect the client's interests.
  • Intellectual Property Protection: handling disputes related to trademarks, patents, and copyrights.
  • Corporate Law: assisting businesses mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and shareholder disputes.

Skills and Experience


PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Efficient and effective

Qualifications: LLB

10 – 15 years of previous experience in commercial and litigation matters.

Presentable in appearance

Good multi-tasking skills

Excellent people skills

Good communication in both English and Afrikaans

Computer packages used: AJS and MS Word.

Driver’s licence with own vehicle.

Availability over weekends should client require this.


Other


Please e-mail your cv in MS Word format together with a small suitable photo of yourself for front of cv purposes

All POPI requirements respected.

Should you not receive a response within 10 days please consider your application unsuccessful.


Job Reference: LHR00069
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