Experience and Qualifications
LLB degree with no less than an upper 2nd class honours.
Hold a current Practicing Certificate.
Have at least three to four years’ post admission commercial litigation and alternative dispute resolution experience in a top tier or medium-sized law firm.
Have strong advocacy skills and experience appearing and conducting court matters before the superior courts as well as the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.
Have strong negotiation skills.
Have demonstrated experience in handling complex commercial disputes for corporate and multinational clients.
Have demonstrated experience in providing advisory and strategic advice to corporate clients and multinationals.
Have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a large and dynamic team.
Have good communication, presentation, research and analytical skills.
Job Accountabilities:
Drafting and reviewing of litigation documents including pleadings, notices, affidavits, and correspondence;
Furnishing legal opinions and advice on any areas of the law arising in commercial litigation;
Consultations with clients and counsel;
Reviewing new legislation;
Attending court at the High Court;
Conducting negotiations with a view to settling potentially litigious matters;
Ability to have full conduct of court matters, including file management, bring up system and electronic time-keeping.
Personal Attributes:
Takes initiative
Perseverance
Results driven
Solutions focused
Team player
Ethical
Client Focus
High Work Standards
Planning and organizing
Computer Literacy
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook
Knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint an advantage
“Bowmans is an equal opportunity employer”
Closing date for Applications is Monday 1 March 2021.
Please include a copy of your CV with your application for it to be considered.
If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
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