Account Manager

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,200 attorneys in 19 offices: 14 in the U.S., three in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow our staff exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.

The firm is currently seeking an experienced Account Manager to join our client accounting team in our London office. This position will be responsible for managing various account portfolios and will interface extensively with our clients, our partnership, and firm senior management. Highly experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Manage revenue of accounts portfolio across billing, ebilling, collections, accruals / budgeting, and client service and attorney team engagement.
• Research, identify and take necessary steps to resolve obstacles to prompt, high quality billing that is compliant with client billing guidelines, and to reduce the length of revenue cycle for target accounts.
• Negotiate special payment arrangements and timely follow-up according to established schedule in line with the Financial Policies of the Firm.
• Provide commercial analysis, insight and advice to attorney teams and assigned partners regarding client service and financial performance in terms of client revenue and realization.
• Contribute to the efforts to improve the overall performance and service level of the revenue team via leading pilot program for ‘end-to-end’ client account management within the Finance organization.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years prior experience in high volume/dollar, automated, law firm finance role, including billing or collections.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be client service focused.
• Experience with Aderant or other legal finance software required.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package. Equal Opportunity Employer.