Senior Pricing Analyst

Our Client is a full-service commercial law firm based in London’s legal district. They have more than 60 partners and over 300 employees. The Finance department is made up of a central management team, Cashiers, Billing and Credit Control teams.

Due to recent growth of the Firm and increased focus on pricing and profitability, we are looking to hire an experienced, ambitious and self-motivated Senior Pricing Analyst, Our Commercial & Pricing function exists to shape and support how our firm engages with clients commercially. We drive profitability and growth through innovative, and data led pricing strategies that balance client value with business performance. We help with Partners with designing commercial solutions that anticipate market change, foster relationships and position the firm’s ability to deliver both legal expertise and measurable value.

Responsibilities

The role reports into the Commercial and Pricing Lead. This is a unique opportunity to join the firm in a newly established and growing pricing function. Over the past year, the firm has laid the groundwork for a dedicated pricing capability, and this role will be instrumental in building on that foundation. The Senior Pricing Analyst will work at the intersection of finance and business development, providing data-driven insights that support fee proposals, matter budgeting, and strategic pricing decisions across the firm's practice groups.

You will be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of competitive, commercially sound pricing proposals for new and existing client mandates. This will involve analysing historical matter data, utilisation rates, and financial performance to inform pricing recommendations and to identify trends that can improve profitability and client value.

The role will require the preparation of detailed financial models and scenario analyses for alternative fee arrangements, including fixed fees, capped fees, blended rates, and success-based structures. The Pricing Analyst will translate complex financial data into clear, concise narratives and visual presentations that can be readily understood by non-financial stakeholders, including partners and clients.

Working closely with partners and business development colleagues, the Pricing Analyst will contribute to pitch and panel submissions by developing bespoke pricing strategies. The successful candidate will also assist in building and maintaining pricing tools, templates, and dashboards that support consistent and efficient pricing across the firm.

As the pricing function continues to mature, the Pricing Analyst will play a key role in embedding pricing discipline into the firm's culture, including contributing to training, best-practice guidance, and internal communications on pricing matters.

Candidate Profile

You will need to have a professional manner, excellent articulation and interpersonal skills, and have a minimum of two years working in a law firm. You’ll also possess strong numerical skills and have a good sense of attention to detail, which will be key within this role. We are looking for someone who can take initiative to assist with establishing processes and workflows where none currently exist.

Minimum of two years+ related experience preferably in a legal or professional services environment.

Strong Excel skills (including Lookup, Pivot and Chart functions), data extraction and analysis techniques, and experience with practice management/accounting systems (e.g. 3E/SAP).

Proactive communicator who identifies and implements process improvements.

Knowledge of law firm Financial Management System, such as 3E would be an advantage.

Knowledge of Legal Industry KPIs and competitive landscape preferred.

Experience in Procurement or RFP response.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, balanced with a pragmatic approach to delivery.

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage competing deadlines.

Ability to work collaboratively across teams and build working relationships across the Firm.

Protect and maintain confidential and sensitive information.

Highly motivated and enthusiastic self-starter with a can-do attitude.

Results and delivery driven with a commitment to quality of work.

Comfortable in asking questions and for seeking help and support as needed.

Takes ownership and actively looks for personal learning and development opportunities.

Flexible nature and willingness to adapt and take on additional duties as the business evolves.

Important Notice

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Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.