In-House Collections Attorney (Sandton)

About the role

We are seeking a driven admitted attorney to join our in‑house legal team in Sandton. The role focuses on managing the company’s collections and litigation portfolio, providing direct protection to the bottom line.

Key responsibilities

• Manage disputes end‑to‑end, including debt recovery and collections litigation.
• Coordinate external attorneys and advocates.
• Draft and settle summons, affidavits, legal opinions, acknowledgements of debt and commercial agreements such as SLAs, NDAs and shareholder agreements.
• Advise senior management on litigation risk, regulatory compliance and governance.
• Shape enterprise risk strategy and support internal investigations.

Required profile

• LLB from a recognised South African university.
• Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa.
• 3–5 years post‑admission civil litigation experience with a proven track record in debt collections.
• Strong research and drafting abilities with solid grounding in South African civil procedure and commercial law.
• Resilience to handle extended hours when deadlines demand it.

Required skills

What we offer

• Office‑based role in Sandton.
• Competitive salary range R35,000‑R45,000 per month.
• Occasional in‑country travel.