LabourNet is one of the largest Industrial Relations, Human Capital and Payroll Consulting firms in South Africa. The LabourNet Group is currently experiencing tremendous growth and as such we’re constantly searching for top talent.

We currently have an exciting position available for a Senior Litigator, to be based at our branch in Bloemfontein.

You are responsible for Inclusive of, but not limited to:

Attending to all client matters and all phases of litigation matters/cases from the investigation, discovery, assessment phase through the pre-arbitration, conciliation, settlement, mediation, and arbitration processes.

Experience required:

• B-Degree in Labour Law/Law/HR/Industrial psychology or related field
•  2 Years service within Labour Law at LabourNet with up-to-date LAPs (i.e. 4 LAPs Completed) (Internal applicants)
• LLB or Admission as an Attorney advantageous 
• If less than 2 years service and or LAPs not up to date - An LLB with Litigation Related Experience / Track record and LAP catch up plan is essential. 
• Maintain average performance of 90% (Internal applicants)

Client Management:

• Billing target achieved as per BSC
• Providing labour related legal advice to Clients
• Discussing complex cases / disputes with Clients
• Analyzing risk and probable dispute outcomes
• Assist with research on most recent case law
• Assist Clients with the preparation for different disputes
• The application of and/or interpreting laws, rules and regulations relating to dispute resolution
• Drafting correspondence to Clients, the CCMA/Council, Union Officials and other employee representatives.
• Gathering and compiling evidence, analyzing evidence and the preparation of witness testimonies
• Representing Clients at conciliation, con/arb, and arbitration level as well as pre-arbitration proceedings
• Assist in settlement of disputes
• Update cases (litigation) on CMS
• Various other responsibilities, including, but not limited to those specified herein and other requests and instructions from time to time

Quality:

• Matter files are in line with the required standard.

Client Retention:

• Maintain a high (As per BSC) success ratio in disputes assigned to you.

Package & Remuneration:

Basic Salary: R30600 subject to entry and career path.
Benefits: Cell phone, internet, laptop and excellent career growth. Branding (If applicable).

Embark on an exciting, rewarding, and challenging career move and join LabourNet, a market leader in the HR Management Services sector. If you enjoy rendering work that meets/exceed high standards and want to fast-track your career LabourNet is where you want to be!

You'll need a customer-first mindset and the following skills to succeed in this role:

• At least 2 years’ experience within Labour Law at LabourNet
• Up to date with LAPs (Internal applicants)
• Eagerness to learn the ins and outs of labour law 
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) 
• Must be able to effectively function within a pressurized and fast-paced environment 
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle is essential
• If less than 2 Years Service and/or LAPs not up to date - An LLB with Litigation Related Experience / Track record and LAP catch up plan is essential. 

In return, we offer you

Culture

We pay attention to output rather than time spent, and we offer a flexible working environment.

Employer of choice

Our managers believe in putting their people first and are devoted to their growth and development, hence we practice servant leadership (inverted pyramid).

Flexibility

You must look after yourself; you cannot pour from an empty cup, and we prefer work-life integration to work-life balance.

Passion

Bring a sense of purpose to work and depart with a sense of success.

How we work at LabourNet

Gone are the days when you had to sit in traffic to go to work! Our hybrid working approach enables employees and their supervisors to agree on a working environment that promotes productivity while also allowing them to balance their professional and personal lives. We can now create an office environment wherever we are, while sustaining virtual cooperation between our employees and teams, thanks to technology.

Why should you join LabourNet?
It's more than just a job with LabourNet. It's a mission to make our clients compliant by doing meaningful work that focuses on cutting-edge, customer-centric services and technology solutions. Every year, you can help us by facilitating HR best practice, by securing our company's ultimate compliance across the whole employee life cycle! In the end, you've created a profession that no one could have predicted.

Who are we?

Your Strategic Partner in Human Resource Solutions

Our dedicated team of highly trained and educated consultants are passionate about taking workplace issues and translating them into HR Solutions that are accessible, flexible, affordable, comprehensive, and motivated by the goals and objectives of your business. LabourNet strives to become an extension of your HR department to fulfill your compliance needs, allowing you to keep a relentless focus on core activities.

The trusted compliance partner to employers, solving their evolving compliance needs.

What do we do?

We provide leading compliance solutions through-out South Africa that implement best practices within the businesses we partner with.