Head of Finance (Flexible Hours)

Latham & Watkins is one of the world’s leading global law firms advising the businesses and institutions that drive the global economy. We are the market leaders in major financial and business centers around the world. Our investment in people, commitment to innovation, and focus on the future empower you to build an incredible career and thrive as an exceptional professional in a supportive culture. The Finance Manager - Pricing is an integral part of Latham’s Revenue & Financial Analysis team. This role will be responsible for oversight of a team of financial analysts who provide high-level financial and strategic support to the firm’s partners, legal departments and practice groups, particularly in support of RFPs from existing or prospective clients, while managing and mentoring a team of Pricing Analysts, including workload management, coaching, training, and performance development. This role will be located in our Global Services Office in Downtown Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

Leading pricing discussions directly with partners and attorneys, providing strategic guidance and recommendations related to fee structures, profitability considerations, pricing strategy, and commercial positioning

Supporting the development of budgets, fee estimates, profitability models, and matter economics analyses

Reviewing and approving fee proposals involving discounts, alternative fee arrangements (AFAs), and other non-standard terms to ensure financial soundness, consistency, and alignment with firm objectives

Providing data-driven recommendations and materials to support the firm’s Pricing Approval Committee; identifying risk trends, opportunity areas, and potential guardrails for fee flexibility

Developing KPIs and reporting frameworks to track pricing approval volume, turnaround time, financial impact, and exceptions; generating monthly/quarterly insights for executive leadership to inform pricing policy and client strategy

Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Demonstrate the ability to take initiative and work both independently and in a team environment with a customer-service focus

Possess the ability to undertake large, long-term projects, develop alternative methods to complete them, and implement solutions

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in economics, finance, business administration or related field

A minimum of six (6) years of experience in finance or related professional services, preferably with prior experience running revenue-related programs

A minimum of two (2) years of experience leading projects and other initiatives, preferably

Healthcare, life and disability insurance

At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure

mental health services, mindfulness and resilience, medical resources, well-being events, and more)

Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era), gender expression, marital status, or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.