Nadia Ebrahim

Admitted Attorney with 15+ years' post-admission experience and a proven track record in leading and managing legal practices. Experienced in commercial and civil litigation, High Court and Magistrates' Court matters, contract drafting and review, dispute resolution, negotiations, mediation and legal risk management. Skilled in advising on complex matters, managing advocates and external legal support, and translating legal requirements into practical, commercially focused solutions.

Seeking a senior in-house legal role supporting a growing, operationally focused business.

Director / Admitted Attorney at Nadia Ebrahim Attorneys Inc (2012-05 – Present)

Founded and led an established legal practice, with responsibility for legal strategy, client service, practice operations and the management of a broad portfolio of legal matters.

• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, agreements, pleadings, notices and other legal documentation across commercial and litigation matters.
• Provide practical legal advice to clients by analysing legal issues, identifying risks and developing appropriate strategies for resolution.
• Lead civil and commercial litigation matters in the Magistrates' Courts and High Court, including preparation of pleadings, court appearances, motion proceedings and dispute strategy.
• Conduct and manage negotiations, mediations, round-table discussions and settlement processes to achieve commercially and legally sound outcomes.
• Brief, instruct and coordinate advocates and other external legal specialists where required.
• Handle labour disputes, commercial matters, contractual disputes, family law, children's court matters and other contentious matters requiring careful legal analysis and stakeholder management.
• Oversee the administration and operational management of the practice, including legal procedures, document review and quality control.

Acting Magistrate at Pretoria Magistrate's Court (2013-03 – 2013-04)

• Performed judicial functions and handled matters involving default judgments, Section 65 proceedings, motion court, rescission applications, debt review proceedings and ex parte applications.
• Applied independent legal judgment, procedural knowledge and careful analysis in a high-pressure court environment.

Attorney at Alan Kissoon Attorneys (2011-11 – 2012-04)

• Managed civil and criminal litigation, court appearances, High Court matters and dispute resolution processes.
• Drafted contracts and legal documents and advised clients on commercial, labour, family and other contentious matters.
• Participated in negotiations, consultations and settlement-related processes and coordinated advocacy support where necessary.

Attorney at Silvia Da Almeida Attorneys (2010-01 – 2010-09)

• Handled Magistrates' Court litigation and appearances, bail applications, criminal matters and legal drafting.
• Drafted pleadings, contracts, notices and applications and supported the operational management of the practice.

Candidate Attorney at Tim Du Toit & Co Inc (2008-01 – 2009-12)

• Completed articles of clerkship with exposure to Magistrates' Court and High Court practice, civil litigation, motion proceedings and court documentation.
• Prepared legal documents, bills of costs and taxation-related documentation and gained experience dealing with the Deeds Office and Master's Office.

LLB in Law – University of Pretoria (2004 – 2007)

Practical Law School in Law – University of Pretoria (2008-07 – 2008-12)