Legal Case Manager

• Aug 2022 - Present

Licensing Case Manager

• Jan 2021 - Aug 2022

Legal Specialist

• Feb 2019 - Aug 2019

Managing the copyright notice and take-down program. Handled user disputes escalated from the Community Support team relating mainly to copyright, GDPR, defamation and hate speech. Handled and processed Data Subject Access Requests in accordance with the GDPR. Assisted in the drafting of the company's GDPR record of processing activities. Assisted with management and protection of ResearchGate’s copyright and trademark portfolios. Organizing internal team resources and documentation. Provided multijurisdictional litigation support.

Associate in Commercial Litigation

• Feb 2015 - Dec 2018

Assisted in investigations into alleged corrupt and irregular activities by government employees and state actors. Acted for a state-owned entity in an arbitration involving a dispute relating to alleged breach of a commercial contract. Assisted in running of arbitration, legal research and liaising with counsel. Acted for a solar power company in various contractual disputes. Worked with several international banks, setting up finance facilities, including drafting of primary and auxiliary contracts. Worked in a team preparing a due diligence report including analysis of documents, research, and drafting of the final report. Ran various projects and trials on my own and in conjunction with other legal professionals and my clients. Drafted several legal opinions advising international companies on regulatory compliance when entering the South African market or contracting with South African entities. Advised international companies on issues relating to various types of corporate insurance, including directors and officers liability insurance and public liability insurance.

Student

• Jan 2010 - Dec 2014