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Dispute Resolution & Litigation Director | Johannesburg

Andiswa Njakazi

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August 14, 2026

A leading Johannesburg law firm is seeking an experienced litigation or disputes partner with an established, transferable client base. This is an opportunity to lead complex, high-value disputes across multiple sectors while contributing to the firm's strategic growth in the litigation space.

PRACTICE AREA Dispute resolution & litigation director
PQE
10+ years
LEVEL
Director
LOCATION Johannesburg
REPORTING TO
CEO

WHY THS COULD BE THE IDEAL ROLE FOR YOU

1. A well-resourced disputes practice withinstitutional clients and meaningful mandates. 2. Genuine partner autonomy, to run your practice your way, within a supportive firm structure. 3. Access to cross-disciplinary collaboration with the firm's commercial, corporate, and specialist teams. 4. Long-term equity and leadership opportunities for those who deliver.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Manage a portfolio of high-value commercial disputes, including High Court litigation and arbitration. 2. Provide strategic legal advice on disputerisk management, settlement strategy, and enforcement. 3. Originate new disputes work and expand the firm's footprint with new and existing clients. 4. Lead and develop a team of junior and mid-level disputes practitioners.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Admitted attorney with extensive litigation experience at partner level. 2. Strong High Court track record in commercial disputes. 3. Ability to run a fullpractice independently, including team and client management. 4. An established market reputation and professional network. 5. Transferrable book of business.

KEY SKILLS

1. High Court and arbitration advocacy. 2. Dispute risk management and settlement strategy. 3. Client origination and retention. 4. Team leadership and practice development. 5. Cross-disciplinary collaboration on complex mandates

CULTURE

1. Detail-oriented with the ability to handle volume without dropping quality. 2. Strong relationships person who understands property is a people business. 3. Practical leader who sets the tone for their team.

If you are interested in the role, please send your CV and a cover letter to aphiwe@thegrmgroup.com.

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