In‑House Labour & Employment Attorney (Junior)

About the role

We are seeking a qualified Admitted Attorney to join our Sandton office as a Junior In‑House Counsel specialising in labour and employment law. You will become the primary legal advisor on workforce matters, supporting management and HR across a range of employment issues.

Key responsibilities

• Provide advice on disciplinary processes, misconduct, incapacity, grievances and workplace disputes.
• Manage matters before the CCMA, bargaining councils, Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court, and liaise with external counsel when required.
• Draft and review employment contracts, restraint of trade agreements, settlement agreements and workplace policies.
• Guide retrenchments, restructuring and business transfer processes.
• Ensure organisation‑wide compliance with South African labour legislation and drive risk mitigation.

Required profile

• LLB from a recognised South African university.
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa (non‑practising roll).
• 3‑5 years post‑admission experience in labour and employment law.
• Proven experience handling labour disputes and CCMA/Labour Court litigation.
• Strong stakeholder management and commercially sound judgement.

Required skills

• Knowledge of CCMA and Labour Court procedures.
• Experience drafting employment‑related agreements and policies.
• Ability to manage restructuring and retrenchment processes.

What we offer

• Office‑based role in Sandton.
• Competitive salary of R35,000‑R40,000 per month.
• Regular court and CCMA attendance with occasional travel.