Labour Law Associate

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The Legends Agency

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Labour Law Associate..

Date posted

Friday, May 29, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary

market related

SUMMARY

The purpose of this role is to manage a broad range of contentious and advisory employment law matters.

POSITION INFO

Labour Law Associate - Westcliff, Johannesburg - R30 000 - R40 000 CTC, depending on experience

Join a specialist law firm focusing on labour and employment law based in Westcliff, Johannesburg.

About Our Client

Our client is a specialist boutique law firm based in Westcliff, Johannesburg, that focuses exclusively on labour and employment law. They provide expert advisory and litigation services to handle complex workplace disputes, disciplinary matters, and employment law compliance.

The Role: Labour Law Associate

The purpose of this role is to manage a broad range of contentious and advisory employment law matters. The successful candidate will contribute to the firm by independently managing files, representing clients in various dispute resolution forums, and providing high-quality legal advice on workplace relations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse portfolio of contentious and advisory employment law files independently, utilising approximately 2-5 years of post-admission or post-articles experience.
• Represent clients and handle exposure in the CCMA, bargaining councils, Labour Court, and disciplinary matters.
• Conduct disciplinary enquiries and chair or present evidence in arbitrations.
• Direct and oversee Labour Court litigation processes from start to finish.
• Draft employment-related agreements, policies, and legal pleadings.
• Guide clients through retrenchment processes and restructuring procedures.
• Provide general employment law advisory services and legal opinions to clients.

About You

• Possess approximately 2-5 years of post-admission or post-articles experience.
• Demonstrate solid, proven experience specifically within the field of labour and employment law.
• Exhibit strong drafting and litigation skills.
• Show clear ability to work independently and manage legal files responsibly.
• Display good client engagement and communication skills.
• Maintain a strong work ethic and a high level of attention to detail.