Senior Dispute Resolution / Litigation Attorney - Durban

About the role

A leading national law firm with offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban is seeking an experienced Senior Dispute Resolution / Litigation Attorney for its Durban office. The role involves leading complex commercial litigation and dispute resolution matters for both public and private sector clients.

Key responsibilities

• Manage complex commercial litigation matters from inception to conclusion.
• Represent clients in High Court litigation and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
• Advise on commercial litigation, ADR, administrative law, insolvency and business rescue, tax litigation and general civil litigation.
• Conduct legal investigations and prepare detailed legal reports.
• Provide strategic legal advice, analyse legal risk and deliver commercially focused solutions.
• Mentor and develop junior legal professionals and manage client relationships.

Required profile

• LLB degree and admitted attorney with a valid practising certificate and right of appearance in the High Court.
• Minimum 7 years post‑qualification experience with extensive commercial litigation exposure.
• Experience in ADR, administrative law, insolvency & business rescue, tax litigation and general civil litigation.
• Proven ability to act for both public and private sector clients.
• Strong leadership, people management, drafting, negotiation and advocacy skills.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on complex, high‑profile litigation matters.
• Exposure to both public and private sector clients.
• Leadership role with mentoring responsibilities.
• Collaborative, high‑performance legal environment.
• Long‑term career growth and professional development.