Principal, Legal Financial Operations

About the role

This role will lead continuous improvement work focused on process discipline, productivity, and measurable operating gains. You will collaborate with field leadership, support functions, and cross-functional stakeholders to improve accountability, service delivery, and operational consistency. The position offers the opportunity to influence operational scale, customer outcomes, and organizational performance within a healthcare environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and annual financial planning for the Legal organization
• Develop financial reporting and dashboards that provide insights into legal expenditures
• Collaborate with Legal leaders and enterprise stakeholders for financial analysis and recommendations
• Monitor financial performance and support resource planning
• Establish financial governance processes to ensure data accuracy and transparency
• Utilize ELM and e-billing technologies for reporting and operational decision-making
• Drive continuous improvement in financial and operational processes

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Legal Operations, or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in Legal Operations, financial planning and analysis, business operations, financial operations, accounting, or a related discipline
• Strong background in legal spend management, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analytics
• Proven experience in complex enterprise environments, particularly in business or financial operations
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders and convert complex data into actionable insights
• Collaborative experience across various functions and leadership levels
• Familiarity with Enterprise Legal Management and e-billing technologies, such as TeamConnect or CounselLink

Pay

$130,100 – $216,900 annually

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions
• Company-paid life insurance and tuition reimbursement
• Minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year, plus paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements available for remote and office-based candidates