Pricing Analyst

Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 18 offices in the United States. They are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Pricing Analyst to support the firm’s financial and strategic goals through profitability modeling and pricing analysis, while also assisting in developing innovative pricing arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and advice to lawyers and others involved in pricing proposals and approvals, advancing pricing as a strategic tool to build and enhance client relationships
• Work with lawyers, practice groups, marketing professionals and financial management to provide pricing support on all RFP submissions
• Assist in the evaluation and setting of standard and national billing rates using regional and practice-specific competitive benchmarking tools and internal analytics on realization and profitability
• Develop and implement economic models to assess the profitability of new business proposals and assist in the development of creative pricing solutions, including alternative fee arrangements

Skills

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics
• One to three years of experience as a financial analyst or in a comparable position
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Willingness to work beyond standard scheduled hours when necessary to meet business needs
• Prior experience in a law firm or legal setting

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