Strategic Pricing Analyst

Overview

This full-time, remote position is for a Strategic Pricing Analyst within a premier international labor and employment law firm. The role supports the development, delivery, and optimization of pricing strategies and models to enhance client service and align with firm objectives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain competitive pricing models, templates, and fee structures across all practice areas.
• Identify opportunities to increase profitability through improved pricing strategies.
• Create pricing tools and frameworks adaptable to varying client needs.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders to design bespoke pricing solutions, including alternative fee arrangements (AFAs), hourly rates, fixed fees, and success-based pricing.
• Analyze historical data to evaluate pricing performance and refine models.
• Provide insights on value-based pricing aligned with client budgets and expectations.
• Monitor fiscal health and conduct profitability analyses on matters and client portfolios.
• Work with Legal Project Management to integrate pricing into client engagement solutions.
• Develop and evaluate pricing options and conduct margin analyses for new proposals and renewals.
• Communicate financial information clearly to non-financial personnel and translate into actionable plans.
• Prepare reports and presentations on pricing performance and recommendations.
• Monitor AFA engagements and incorporate lessons learned into future approaches.
• Analyze industry trends and competitor pricing strategies to recommend adjustments.
• Assist with setting and reviewing timekeeper billing rates across markets.
• Support pricing and fee negotiations with clients alongside key stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, regulatory standards, client contracts, and billing guidelines.
• Perform additional projects and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree, preferably in finance, economics, accounting, business, or related field.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in finance and/or operations; experience in a large law firm preferred.
• Familiarity with law firm billing systems and financial reporting preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong financial analysis skills, including building models and margin analysis.
• Deep understanding of legal matter profitability and ability to communicate drivers to non-financial audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive, confidential information.
• Flexibility to travel to firm offices and events as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Aderant software.
• Demonstrated success managing financial and operational initiatives in a national, multi-office environment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate range: $48.08 - $57.69, determined by location, experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
• Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with profit sharing; 15 days paid time off (including sick leave as applicable); 10 paid holidays per benefit year.
• Wellness programs and 24/7 telehealth services available.

Location

• This position can be performed fully remotely or on a hybrid basis from any of the firm’s U.S. offices.

Additional Information

• Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable fair chance laws.
• The employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination in all employment practices.
• Relocation costs are not covered.
• Only direct applicants will be considered; third-party recruiters or agencies will not be engaged.
• No phone inquiries, please.
• An AI tool may be used during initial resume screening to assess skill and job title relevancy; this is not an automated employment decision tool.
• Reasonable accommodations or alternative evaluation processes are available upon request for New York City residents.