Billing Controller
Pubblicato il 01-08-2026 - Linklaters in Italia
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor WIP (work in progress) in the Italian office:
- Prepare reporting materials for project review meetings with partners.
- Organize monthly meetings with partners to review progress of ongoing matters and set timelines for client updates.
- Review allocation of hours on individual matters with junior team members.
- Prepare client update reports tailored to each matter and aligned with engagement letter or agreements.
- Draft and send client update emails.
- Prepare and submit billing instructions to the billing team for issuance of invoices.
- Send invoices to clients.
- Monitor invoice payments in the Italian office:
- Agree with responsible partner on timing and strategy for chasing invoices.
- Liaise with e-billing team to resolve issues arising from e-billing platforms.
- Send payment reminders/chase outstanding payments from clients.
- Provide support in pricing analysis for individual matters:
- Support in defining potential project estimates during proposal phase.
- Support in structuring appropriate billing proposal at the end of matter where additional client discounts requested, focusing on margin and recovery.
Experience and Qualifications
- Degree in Economics or equivalent, or high school diploma in Economics.
- Previous experience of 2–3 years in the legal sector (preferred) or consulting sector.
- Proficient in MS Office applications.
- Proficient in SAP (or equivalent) and especially Excel (analysis).
- Ability to work effectively in a professional environment.
- Proficient level of English (B2–C1).
Characteristics and Skills
- Strong business acumen and ability to work with numbers and financial/commercial concepts.
- Ability to build credibility and relationships quickly with team members and key stakeholders.
- Organised, logical thinker with strong attention to detail.
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