SMI 15997 - Attorney: Labour & Employment Law – Law Firm, Durban

Our client is seeking a well-seasoned attorney with experience in Labour & Employment Law to join their team.

You will be responsible for:

Advisory Services:

• Provide legal advice to clients on all aspects of labour and employment law.
• Interpret and apply relevant labour legislation (e.g. BCEA, LRA, EEA, OHSA).

Dispute Resolution & Litigation:

• Represent clients in dispute resolution processes, including CCMA, Bargaining Council proceedings, and Labour Court litigation.
• Handle unfair dismissal, unfair labour practice, discrimination, and retrenchment cases.
• Draft pleadings, affidavits, heads of argument, and other litigation documents.

Employment Contracts & Policies:

• Draft, review, and update employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, and workplace policies.
• Ensure legal compliance with labour-related company documents and internal HR procedures.

Disciplinary & Grievance Processes:

• Chair and/or advise on disciplinary hearings and grievance procedures.
• Ensure fair procedure and substantive fairness in internal employee relations processes.

Retrenchments & Restructuring:

• Advise on large-scale retrenchments and Section 189 processes.
• Provide support in corporate restructuring concerning employment implications.

Compliance & Training:

• Conduct workplace audits to ensure compliance with employment laws.
• Provide training and workshops for HR teams and management on labour law developments and best practices.

Collective Bargaining & Union Negotiations:

• Assist clients with collective bargaining processes and negotiations with trade unions.
• Advise on strike management and industrial action procedures.