World Business Lenders is hiring a Remote Cost Control and Accounts Payable Specialist with a U.S. legal focus. This role acts as the single subject matter expert for legal billing oversight, cost analysis, and spend optimization within the Treasury and Asset Resolution team. Your primary mission is to reduce external legal costs, improve billing accuracy, and establish sustainable review and reporting processes.
What You'll Do
- Review, analyze, and approve large volumes of legal invoices from U.S. law firms and vendors.
- Identify billing discrepancies, non-compliant charges, and inefficiencies in spend.
- Develop and implement standardized billing review protocols, reports, and dashboards.
- Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and Asset Resolution teams to align budgets, approvals, and payments.
- Support vendor management, rate negotiations, and billing dispute resolution.
- Prepare regular analytics and performance reports on legal spend and savings achieved.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, or a related field.
- Must be a U.S. paralegal or have equivalent experience within a U.S. law firm context.
- Solid understanding of U.S. legal systems and Common Law principles is required.
- 5–7 years of progressive experience in legal billing, financial analysis, or cost control, ideally within a U.S. law firm or corporate legal department.
- Proven track record in reviewing and auditing legal invoices, managing billing backlogs, and driving measurable cost reductions.
- Experience in billing dispute resolution, budget tracking, and outside counsel management.
- Skilled in negotiation and communication, particularly with law firms and finance teams.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify cost trends and inefficiencies.
- Excellent oral and written command of the English language.
Nice to Have
- Experience within a financial or lending industry is preferred.
- Familiarity with asset resolution, foreclosure, or real estate legal matters is a plus.
Team & Environment
This role is part of the Treasury and Asset Resolution team.
Benefits & Compensation
- PTO Available
- 100% Work from home
- USD salary
Work Mode
This is a fully remote, global position.
World Business Lenders, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
