VACANCY – ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

About the role

Gobhoza Legal Practice invites applications for the position of Associate Attorney. The role involves a broad range of legal responsibilities, including civil litigation, commercial law, and advisory services on emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, commercial agreements, legal opinions, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Appear before the courts and attend to all aspects of civil litigation.
• Conduct legal research and prepare written legal opinions on complex and novel questions of law.
• Advise on legal issues arising from emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, data protection, and privacy legislation.
• Design and deliver legal training and capacity-building workshops for corporate and public-sector clients.
• Prepare legal publications, client alerts, and contribute to the firm’s digital presence.
• Conduct due diligence and provide transactional legal support where required.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from a reputable university.
• Admitted Attorney, Notary Public, and Conveyancer of the High Court.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ post-graduation experience.
• Demonstrated experience in civil litigation and commercial legal practice.
• Proven experience drafting complex legal opinions, pleadings, and commercial agreements.
• Sound knowledge of intellectual property law, intellectual property management strategies, and related commercial transactions.
• Sound knowledge of data protection law, technology law, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and drafting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Skills

• Professional certifications in Intellectual Property, Data Protection, Privacy, or Artificial Intelligence from recognised institutions (added advantage).
• Experience designing and delivering legal training programmes or seminars for corporate or public-sector clients (added advantage).
• Experience advising financial institutions, corporate clients, or public-sector entities (added advantage).