Remote - Cost Control and Accounts payable Specialist (U.S. Legal Focus)

About World Business Lenders (www.wbl.com)World Business Lenders (WBL) provides general purpose short-term real estate collateralized commercial loans to a broad customer base comprised of small and medium sized businesses throughout the United States that lack access to traditional funding. WBL services its loan portfolio and loan portfolios for third parties, specializing in the management of non-performing loan pools and REO.WBL is a U.S.-based company with a 100% remote workforce.This is a remote Contract/Consultant position.Working hours will be 9:00am-6:00pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.The job requires excellent oral and written command of the English language.RequirementsAbout the RoleWe are seeking a highly detail-oriented Legal Billing & Cost Control Specialist with solid U.S. legal experience to join our Treasury and Asset Resolution team. This role will serve as the single subject matter expert in legal billing oversight, cost analysis, and spend optimization.The ideal candidate brings a deep understanding of U.S. legal billing structures and financial controls, combined with strong analytical and negotiation skills. This position will play a critical role in reducing external legal costs, improving billing accuracy, and implementing sustainable review and reporting processes.Key Responsibilities 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. RequirementsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Legal Studies, or a related fieldMust be a U.S. paralegal or have equivalent experience within a U.S. law firm contextSolid understanding of U.S. legal systems and Common Law principles required5-7 years of progressive experience in legal billing, financial analysis, or cost control, ideally within a U.S. law firm or corporate legal department (financial or lending industry preferred). 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. Familiarity with asset resolution, foreclosure, or real estate legal matters is a plusSkilled in negotiation and communication, particularly with law firms and finance teamsAnalytical mindset with the ability to identify cost trends and inefficienciesBenefitsCONTRACT/CONSULTANCY POSITIONPTO AvailableUSD salary100% Work from home