Sr. Pricing Analyst

Responsibilities

• Work directly with Firm Partners, Business Development/Pitch Team, and Pricing Leadership to develop rate proposals, fee estimates and pricing options in response to client RFP’s and ad-hoc requests.
• Interacts with Firm Partners and internal rates team to identify rate renewal opportunities, develop proposals, receive Practice Group approval and communicate/submit per the relevant deadline(s).
• Mentors, supports and provides direction to Pricing Analysts on team.
• Develop models to assess financial impact and profitability of pricing proposals, and assist in the development of creative, workable pricing solutions in response to client demands, including alternative fee arrangements.
• Historical analytics of matters in coordination with firm partners/attorneys to identify key risks and drivers of fee magnitude to build robust pricing models for broader implementation.
• Participate in the development of systems, tools, budgeting templates and processes to support pricing, discounting and billing rate renewals.
• Works with Billing/Rates, New Business Intake and Firm Partners to ensure billing system setup and documentation of clients/matters captures intended pricing arrangements, rates, and other relevant client notes.
• Compiles and communicates relevant progress, wins, risks to Pricing/Firm Leadership in a timely manner.
• Works on special projects in support of the Firm’s strategic initiatives.
• Performs other duties and ad-hoc analyses as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Strong problem solving, planning and organizational skills.
• Innovative and strategic thinker.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, take initiative and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with solid analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficient in summarizing and charting large data sets.
• Advanced MS Word & Excel experience, to include experience using VLOOKUP and PivotTable functions.
• Previous experience in a law firm or other professional services firm desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or similar field.
• Minimum 5 years of directly related experience, preferably in financial analysis, billing, accounting or similar type work.