Legal Pricing Senior Analyst

Skadden, Arps...LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Skadden, Arps...LLP is seeking a pricing and analytics professional to develop and implement sophisticated pricing models for a broad range of legal services. You will align pricing with financial goals, analyze data, and present insights to partners and clients to guide strategic decisions.

Responsibilities include managing AFAs, preparing cost estimates across practice areas, and leading analytical projects while coordinating input from multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; minimum five years of relevant experience in a law firm or professional services environment, with at least two years in a pricing, financial analysis, or AFA‑related role.
• Proven analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills for synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion, exercise independent judgment, and inspire confidence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement pricing strategies aligned with the firm’s financial goals and client service objectives.
• Analyze complex financial data, create pricing models, and provide actionable insights for strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders on legal services pricing, profitability, and market trends.
• Interpret data and present findings to partners, senior management, and clients to support decisions.
• Create and manage AFAs databases, ensuring data accuracy.
• Prepare cost estimates for legal services across practice areas, including litigation, regulatory, and transactional work.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Relational databases

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Planning

Communication skills

Discretion & judgment

Project management

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Relational databases

Pricing software

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement pricing strategies that align with the firm’s financial goals and client service objectives.
• Analyze complex financial data, create pricing models, and provide actionable insights to support strategic decision‑making.
• Collaborate with partners, practice group leaders, and internal stakeholders on legal services pricing, profitability analysis, and market trends.
• Interpret data and present findings to partners, senior management, and clients to facilitate effective decision‑making.
• Create and manage databases summarizing Alternative Fee Agreements (AFAs), ensuring data accuracy.
• Prepare cost estimates for legal services across all practice areas, including litigation, regulatory, and transactional work.
• Design and implement analytical models to evaluate pricing scenarios and recommend optimal fee structures.
• Lead efforts to respond to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) by coordinating input from multiple departments.
• Design and implement reporting methodologies to monitor engagement performance against budgets, identify improvement areas, and forecast outcomes.
• Review investment and realization reports, communicate key metrics on matters and portfolios, and evaluate engagement success under AFAs.
• Monitor market trends and competitors’ pricing strategies to maintain awareness of industry standards and recommend adjustments.
• Analyze historical matter data regarding utilization, realization, and profitability to inform pricing strategies and identify trends.
• Draft fee proposals and advise partners on strategic considerations, assisting in presentation to clients.
• Engage attorneys in dialogue about pricing, demonstrating deep understanding of practice areas and strategic objectives.
• Serve as a resource on analytical methodologies, accounting processes, and AFA implementation in compliance with client billing agreements.
• Lead complex analytical projects and collaborate with management and partners to achieve business objectives.
• Educate others on pricing and client accounting processes to increase organization-wide understanding.
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal form to facilitate work relationships.
• Manage firm resources responsibly and comply with firm policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office Suite and relational databases; ability to learn new software and operating systems.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational, and planning skills for synthesizing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Solutions‑oriented critical thinker who leverages historical data, market trends, and precedent to support effective decision‑making.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills for collaboration and presentation.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion, exercise independent judgment, and inspire confidence.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects, shifting priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Attention to detail and ability to organize and prioritize work effectively.
• Team‑player who works well independently and within a team, fostering a collegial environment.
• Flexible to adjust hours to meet operating and business needs.

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree; minimum five years of relevant experience in a law firm or professional services environment, with at least two years in a pricing, financial analysis, or AFA‑related role.

Salary

Competitive salary range: $125,000 – $140,000, plus potential year‑end discretionary bonus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care (medical, dental, vision).
• 401(k) savings plan with employer contribution.
• Generous paid time off, including parental leave.
• Broad professional development opportunities (in‑classroom, remote, on‑demand).
• Well‑being programs and classes.
• Opportunities to give back to local communities.

EEO Statement

Skadden is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on any legally protected basis and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants who require accommodation during the application process can contact Alex Taylor at (212) 735‑2176. For further details, visit https://www.skadden.com/careers/staff/employee-benefits.