Labour Law Litigator

Labournet is a proudly South African company with over 30 years of innovation in payroll, HR and employment legislative compliance. We are driven by our mission to change the world of work by simplifying compliance, empowering people, and delivering technology-driven solutions. Our people are the key to this mission, and we invest in them to grow, innovate, and make an impact.

We currently have an exciting position available for Labour Law Litigator, to be working within our JHB branch.

You are responsible for

Inclusive of, but not limited to:

Attending to all client matters and all phases of Labour Law Alternative Dispute Resolution(ADR) matters/cases from the investigation, discovery, assessment phase through the pre-arbitration, conciliation, settlement, mediation, and arbitration processes.

Client Management:

• Billing target achieved
• Providing Labour Law advice to Clients, including consultation and presiding over all types of Labour Law matters.
• Discussing complex cases / disputes with Clients
• Analysing 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, analysing evidence and the preparation of witness testimonies
• Representing/Managing Clients at conciliation, con/arb, and arbitration level as well as pre-arbitration proceedings
• Updating of case status on client management system
• Various other responsibilities, including, but not limited to those specified herein and other requests and instructions from time to time
• Contribute to growth and client management of the business

Quality:

• Matter files are in line with the required standard.
• Management of dispute matters to required standard

Client Retention:

Maintain a high success ratio in disputes assigned to you.

Qualifications

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

• LLB or B-Degree in IR/Law/HR/Industrial psychology or related field
• Admission as an Attorney or experience in CCMA/BC Dispute Resolution advantageous.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle is essential

Requirements

• Eagerness to learn the intricacies 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 reliable vehicle is essential

Benefits: As part of the Labournet team, you’ll enjoy benefits designed to support your wellbeing and career growth. These include a wellness programme that covers up to 8 family members or friends, partner discounts, structured career paths, accredited training, study assistance, retirement and group risk benefits, hybrid work options for applicable roles, as well as a suit-up and vehicle branding allowance where relevant.

Take the next step in your career with Labournet – where people are empowered, purpose drives everything we do, and our platform enables real impact. If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help shape the future of work in South Africa, we’d love to welcome you to the team.