Current Vacancies

Senior Banking Litigation Attorney

Pretoria East

Availability: ASAP

Salary – Market Related + Benefits

Job Types: Permanent

Senior Litigation Attorney
Banking Litigation, Insolvency and Recoveries 
Foreclosure & Secured Asset Litigation Department

A leading and well-established legal practice is seeking to appoint a highly experienced Senior Litigation Attorney to join its Foreclosure and Secured Asset Litigation team.

This is a senior-level opportunity suited to a commercially astute attorney with extensive High Court litigation experience in banking, insolvency, and recoveries, who is confident operating at both strategic and operational levels.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a portfolio of defended and undefended foreclosure and secured asset litigation matters
  • Develop litigation strategy, risk assessments, and recovery plans for banking clients
  • Handle High Court litigation from inception through to finalisation, including opposed applications and trials
  • Draft and settle complex legal documents, including pleadings, affidavits, heads of argument, and appeal documentation
  • Manage Rule 46A applications and judicial oversight processes
  • Engage directly with banking executives and credit risk stakeholders on strategy and reporting
  • Oversee execution processes including warrants, sales in execution, and liaison with sheriffs and conveyancers
  • Attend case management conferences, settlement negotiations, and court proceedings
  • Lead, mentor, and manage a team, ensuring high performance and quality standards
  • Maintain accountability for portfolio performance, recovery outcomes, and turnaround times

Minimum Requirements

  • Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
  • Minimum of 15 years’ post-admission experience
  • Extensive experience in defended and undefended banking litigation in the High Court
  • Proven track record in complex, high-value secured recoveries
  • Strong expertise in:
    • Foreclosure and secured lending litigation
    • Insolvency, business rescue, liquidation, and deceased estates
  • In-depth knowledge of:
    • National Credit Act
    • Insolvency Act
    • Companies Act
    • Administration of Estates Act
    • Uniform Rules of Court and Superior Courts Act
  • Experience engaging with banking clients at management level

Key Competencies

  • Advanced drafting and analytical ability
  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance legal and financial risk
  • Excellent negotiation and settlement skills
  • Strong leadership and team management capability
  • High level of professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail
  • Ability to perform under pressure and meet strict court deadlines
  • Strong interpersonal and client engagement skills, including executive-level interaction

Technical Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Experience with legal case management systems (such as DM1, CACS, Excalibur, OCS, Lexpro or similar)
  • Comfortable with digital court platforms and electronic document systems
  • Ability to prepare detailed legal and recovery reports

Preferred Attributes

  • Commercially driven and solutions-oriented
  • Strong leadership presence with the ability to elevate team performance
  • Able to operate independently at a senior level
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Foreclosure Attorney

Pretoria East

Availability: ASAP

Salary – Market related basic salary and benefits

Job Types: Permanent

Due to extensive growth my client is seeking an Admitted Attorney boasting 2 plus years of post-admission experience in High Court Banking Litigation, particularly specialising in Foreclosures.

Minimum Requirements

  • Admitted attorney.
  • Minimum 2 years post admission experience, specialising in High Court Banking Litigation with specific focus on Foreclosures and vehicle and asset finance matters.
  • Previous experience working on Ghost Practice and CACS would be an advantage.

Experience Required

  • Possess high court litigation experience.
  • Possess a valid driver’s license and own transport.
  • Previous experience in managing junior personnel would be an advantage.
  • Ability to manage a portfolio independently.
  • Ability to perform well under immense pressure.
  • Ability to adhere to very strict turnaround times.

Skills Required

  • Strong communication skills.
  • Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
  • Dynamic individual with excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Able to forge and maintain excellent inter-personal relationships.
  • Willing to work over-time if operational requirements so require.
  • Proficient in Office Word, Excel and Outlook.
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Legal Secretary: Foreclosure Department

Pretoria East

Availability: ASAP

Salary – Market Related + Benefits

Job Types: Permanent

A reputable Law Firm based in Pretoria East is looking for a Legal Secretary for its Foreclosure & Secured Asset Litigation Department.

Applicants must have a minimum of 4–6 years’ litigation experience in banking matters, managing high-volume caseloads (±20 matters daily) within strict turnaround times.

Experience Required

  • Drafting of Affidavits, Summonses, Section 129 notices, Warrants of attachment and all other banking litigation-related documentation
  • Ability to work independently and manage approximately 20 matters per day
  • Ability to perform well under immense pressure
  • Ability to adhere to very strict turnaround times
  • Ability to liaise with banks and debtors in the prescribed manner
  • Ability to liaise with the Sheriff offices and other role players
  • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
  • Strong sense of urgency, accountability, and attention to detail.
  • Willingness to work overtime when required by operational demands.

Skills Required

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent administrative and organisational abilities.
  • A dynamic and solutions-oriented mindset with sound problem-solving skills.
  • Proven ability to forge and maintain strong interpersonal relationships across teams and stakeholders.

Computer literacy/Technical Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Working knowledge of DM11, Excalibur, OCS and Lexpro and will be advantageous.
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*All applications are treated confidentially and will be considered on merit.