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Senior Banking Litigation Attorney

Ergasia Placements
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Senior Litigation Attorney
Banking Litigation, Insolvency and Recoveries
Foreclosure & Secured Asset Litigation Department

A leading and well-established legal practice is seeking to appoint a highly experienced Senior Litigation Attorney to join its Foreclosure and Secured Asset Litigation team.

This is a senior-level opportunity suited to a commercially astute attorney with extensive High Court litigation experience in banking, insolvency, and recoveries, who is confident operating at both strategic and operational levels.

EE: Open

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage a portfolio of defended and undefended foreclosure and secured asset litigation matters
Develop litigation strategy, risk assessments, and recovery plans for banking clients
Handle High Court litigation from inception through to finalisation, including opposed applications and trials
Draft and settle complex legal documents, including pleadings, affidavits, heads of argument, and appeal documentation
Manage Rule 46A applications and judicial oversight processes
Engage directly with banking executives and credit risk stakeholders on strategy and reporting
Oversee execution processes including warrants, sales in execution, and liaison with sheriffs and conveyancers
Attend case management conferences, settlement negotiations, and court proceedings
Lead, mentor, and manage a team, ensuring high performance and quality standards
Maintain accountability for portfolio performance, recovery outcomes, and turnaround times

Minimum Requirements

Admitted Attorney of the High Court of South Africa
Minimum of 15 years’ post-admission experience
Extensive experience in defended and undefended banking litigation in the High Court
Proven track record in complex, high-value secured recoveries
Strong expertise in:
- Foreclosure and secured lending litigation
- Insolvency, business rescue, liquidation, and deceased estates
In-depth knowledge of:
- National Credit Act
- Insolvency Act
- Companies Act
- Administration of Estates Act
- Uniform Rules of Court and Superior Courts Act
Experience engaging with banking clients at management level

Key Competencies

Advanced drafting and analytical ability
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance legal and financial risk
Excellent negotiation and settlement skills
Strong leadership and team management capability
High level of professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail
Ability to perform under pressure and meet strict court deadlines
Strong interpersonal and client engagement skills, including executive-level interaction

Technical Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Experience with legal case management systems (such as DM1, CACS, Excalibur, OCS, Lexpro or similar)
Comfortable with digital court platforms and electronic document systems
Ability to prepare detailed legal and recovery reports

Preferred Attributes

Commercially driven and solutions-oriented
Strong leadership presence with the ability to elevate team performance
Able to operate independently at a senior level

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Ergasia Placements

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