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Senior Associate (IP Litigation)

Fourways, North Johannesburg💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-27

Core

Independently manage complex IP and commercial litigation matters, advising clients on strategy, risks, and outcomes.

Role type

Senior Associate (IP Litigation)

Builds

Legal opinions, pleadings, and litigation documents for High Court matters

Domain

Intellectual Property Law / Commercial Litigation

Deliverable

client delivery

Required skills

IP litigation management, High Court advocacy, legal drafting, commercial dispute resolution, client relationship management, legal research, negotiation, strategic judgment

Preferred skills

Mentorship of junior attorneys, business development contribution

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Manage complex IP and commercial litigation matters from instruction to settlement; Draft pleadings, applications, affidavits, and legal opinions; Prepare and attend High Court hearings, trials, and mediations; Liaise with clients, counsel, and experts; Mentor junior attorneys and candidate attorneys

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities

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