The Pricing Analyst works within the Pricing Team to develop budgets and fee arrangements that support the firm’s overall pricing strategy.  The Pricing Analyst is responsible for developing budgets; analyzing historical and current firm financial data to determine best practices for success; modeling Alternative Fee Arrangements and special rate arrangements and proposing recommendations to increase efficiencies and profitability; processing proposal approvals for all practice teams; and preparing rate cards and pricing proposals to meet client deadlines.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Create, track and evaluate alternative pricing scenarios and budgets for transactional, disputes and IP matters
• Prepare pricing content for proposals, collaborating with Business Development for both existing and potential new clients for the firm domestically and globally
• Work directly with multiple teams firm-wide, including but not limited to senior management, lawyers, Practice Coordinators, Business Development, Finance, global Pricing colleagues, and other administrative departments
• Work closely with Legal Project Management to guarantee a smooth transition from proposal to matter opening, and conduct closed matter reviews
• Maintain and update Pricing Team databases and tools
• Pull and summarize data from multiple sources
• Prepare ad hoc analysis requests and reports on an as-needed or regular basis

Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications and job-related skills:

• Bachelor's degree required; preferably with a focus in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a similar capacity
• Experience within the legal industry (large law firm or legal department) or professional services management
• Strong analytical and data management skills including advanced knowledge of mathematical and basic statistical concepts, including fractions, percentages, and ratios
• Advanced MS Excel (pivot tables, macros, charts/graphs, etc.)
• Experience in financial modeling, report generating, and analytical reports. Power BI skills are a plus
• Experience analyzing and designing alternative fee arrangements
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast paced environment
• Meticulous attention to detail
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft software (Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams)
• Solid interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a key contributor

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status