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 Job Purpose

• Step into a dynamic role managing trade mark litigation for prestigious international and local clients spanning diverse industries in South Africa and other African jurisdictions. You will support three partners in the team in a variety of contentious trade mark matters, including oppositions, cancellations, company name objections and trade mark and copyright enforcement matters.
• The successful candidate will be someone with relevant experience in the field that enables them to work largely independently but under partner supervision. You will play a key role in mentoring junior professionals in the team and contributing to business development initiatives.
• This is a deadline driven practice with an international reach, requiring adaptability and quick thinking. If you have strong organisational skills and proven experience with practice management, this is an opportunity for you to advance your professional growth in an inspiring environment.

Requirements
Key Skills, Knowledge & Competencies

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple transactions and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills for professional correspondence and client interaction
• Experience with trade mark litigation, especially High Court motion proceedings and trade mark oppositions, specifically, the drafting and filing of pleadings, affidavits and notices
• Future focused mentoring and leadership capabilities
• Ability to manage large volumes of matters for high profile clients and deliver commercially focused legal solutions
• Team oriented with excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive approach

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a variety of IP related litigation matters, including matters relating to trade mark infringement, cancellations and oppositions, name objections and domain name disputes
• Coordinating with foreign counsel on international matters, filings, maintenance
• Dealing with enquiries and advising clients in relation to copyright queries and dealing with litigation relating to copyright disputes
• Creating IP sections of due diligence reports, analysing IP in the context of commercial transactions
• Conducting research
• Diarising and administering own diary files
• Effect portfolio transfers and manage large client portfolios
• Preparing marketing material, including articles for publication, and participating in speaking opportunities

Education

• LLB Degree
• Qualified trade mark practitioner
• Admission as an Attorney

Experience/Requirement

• 5 – 7 years PQE, top-tier law firm experience is an advantage
• Experience with trade mark and copyright enforcement in African territories (including but not limited to South Africa)
• Knowledge of and experience with Patricia and/or Net docs is beneficial but not required
• Flexibility to work after hours from time to time is a requirement

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Job Purpose

• The eBilling Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end eBilling operations, ensuring accurate and timely submission of invoices and credit notes via portals, managing a team of eBilling Credit Controllers, driving performance, continuous improvement and client service excellence in the eBilling function. 

Requirements
Key Skills, Knowledge and Competencies:

• Ability to lead, coach, and develop a team of eBilling Credit Controllers; allocate workload and monitor performance.
• Strong understanding of eBilling systems, billing portals, financial controls, reconciliations, and client accounting procedures
• Knowledge of eBilling portal standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements; ability to develop SOPs and drive process improvements.
• Ability to interpret data, identify trends, resolve disputes, and implement improvements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to liaise with partners, staff, and clients professionally.
• High level of accuracy in documentation and portal submissions.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and quick to learn new systems.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines (especially month-end), and manage multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 4 eBilling Credit Controllers, including workload allocation, performance monitoring, and coaching.
• Provide training on eBilling systems, portal requirements, and internal procedures.
• Set team targets and individual KPIs aligned with departmental objectives.
• Oversee electronic submission of invoices and credit notes via eBilling portals.
• Monitor portal usage, timekeeper rate uploads, budgets, and accruals for eBilling accounts.
• Resolve invoice rejections, disputes, and refunds promptly.
• Review consolidated billing, trust-to-trust transfers, matter credits, and rebates.
• Maintain and update eBilling client lists, portal links, and contact details.
• Ensure timely submission of statements and invoice reports.
• Generate leads on the financial system.
• Set up new eBilling clients, including portal access, billing guidelines, and budgets.
• Liaise with partners, staff, and clients on queries, account status, and billing issues.
• Reconcile client statements and monitor unapplied credits/funds.
• Monitor overdue reports and ensure appropriate follow-up and escalation.
• Review eBilling processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with portal standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for the eBilling function.
• Provide weekly/monthly management reports on eBilling performance and metrics.
• Act as the primary point of contact for escalated queries.
• Ensure accurate documentation and professional correspondence.

Education: 

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or Credit Management preferred 
• Additional certification in training in billing systems, portal management or eBilling platforms is an advantage 

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in eBilling operations
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing a team (approximately 3–5 staff).
• Strong understanding of billing systems, financial controls, reconciliations, and client accounting procedures

Job Specific Competencies

• Team Leadership & Management
• Operational Efficiency
• Account & Client Management
• Process Improvement & Compliance
• Communication & Stakeholder Management