Manager, Pricing
Goodwin · Redwood City, CA · 1 mo ago
HybridMarketing$120k–$160k/yrFull-time
About the role
Join Goodwin’s Global Operations Team, and make a real impact on a global scale. At Goodwin, we work with some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge.
Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end pricing proposals across AFAs, fixed fees, retainers, and value-based models, from scoping through to delivery.
- Manage live pricing requests, RFPs, panel submissions, and fee negotiations independently and under tight deadlines.
- Build commercial, client-centric pricing strategies that are profitable and sustainable.
- Apply sound commercial judgement to balance client value with firm profitability.
- Maintain and enhance pricing trackers, fee estimate logs, and enablement tools.
- Contribute to the development of new pricing models and frameworks, leveraging AI-enabled tools and data analysis techniques to accelerate pricing insights.
- Partner with Legal Project Management, Finance, Client Development, and Practice Group teams to support commercially smart pricing outcomes.
- Develop and deliver training and education to attorneys on Goodwin's pricing approach and commercial best practices.
- Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and, where appropriate, key clients.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in pricing, commercial strategy, or finance in a law firm or professional services environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- Proven ability to manage pricing requests independently and to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong commercial acumen with a genuine passion for value, not just rates.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills (both written and verbal).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, dynamic financial modelling, scenario analyses) and PowerPoint.
- Hightly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- A strategic thinker who's not afraid to roll up their sleeves.
- A desire to challenge the status quo creatively, commercially, and collaboratively.
- Experience working with data analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Excel at an advanced level, or similar).
- Self-starter, highly organized and detail-oriented go-getter able to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications
- Proven ability to manage pricing requests independently and to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Strong commercial acumen with a genuine passion for value, not just rates.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills (both written and verbal).
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, dynamic financial modelling, scenario analyses) and PowerPoint.
- Hightly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- A strategic thinker who's not afraid to roll up their sleeves.
- A desire to challenge the status quo creatively, commercially, and collaboratively.
- Experience working with data analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Excel at an advanced level, or similar).
- Self-starter, highly organized and detail-oriented go-getter able to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, dynamic financial modelling, scenario analyses) and PowerPoint.
- Experience working with data analytics tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Excel at an advanced level, or similar).
- Strategic thinking and creativity.
- Effective communication and storytelling skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Retail & Savings Plan.
- Emergency back-up child and adult care.
- Paid vacation, sick time off, and holidays.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- Employee recognition and reward programs.
- Employee wellness and assistance programs.
- Employee discounts and perks.
Pay
The target salary range for this position varies by location and is commensurate with relevant experience: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00.
Schedule
This position is eligible for overtime: No