Pricing Analyst

Hinshaw & Culbertson; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Chicago seeks a Pricing Analyst to develop budgets, pricing models, and analyses that support client proposals and fee arrangements. You will work with attorneys, finance, BD, and LPM to deliver data-driven recommendations that improve profitability and consistency across matters.

The role requires a Bachelor\'s degree and 3–5 years of pricing/financial analysis experience in professional services or law, with strong Excel skills and the ability to translate complex

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or business.
• 3–5 years of experience supporting pricing, profitability, or financial analysis in a professional services or law firm environment.
• Familiarity with alternative fee arrangements, rate strategy, and client proposal support.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and critical thinking skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience working with databases or other data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop budgets, pricing models, and financial analyses in support of client proposals and fee arrangements.
• Analyze historical and current financial data to identify pricing trends, profitability insights, and best practices.
• Prepare and evaluate alternative fee arrangements, special rate structures, and other pricing solutions in response to client needs and RFPs.
• Partner with attorneys and internal stakeholders to provide fee estimates, pricing guidance, and value-based recommendations.
• Support competitive and market analysis by gathering, maintaining, and interpreting relevant pricing data.
• Build knowledge of practice group economics and contribute to pricing strategies that support profitable growth.
• Document and promote pricing and profitability best practices to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Review outside counsel guidelines and related requirements as needed to ensure pricing compliance.
• Collaborate effectively with the Pricing and Legal Project Management team, Finance and Accounting, Business Development, practice leaders, and lawyers across the firm.

Skills

Pricing analysis

Financial modeling

Data interpretation

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or business

Tools

Excel

Databases

SQL

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is a national law firm with over 500 attorneys across the United States. Founded in 1934 and headquartered in Chicago, we provide sophisticated legal counsel to clients in highly regulated industries, including insurance, financial services, healthcare, and professional services. We also offer strategic business and transactional advice to a wide range of for-profit and nonprofit organizations, including government agencies and educational institutions. Learn more at hinshawlaw.com.

The Pricing Analyst supports the firm’s pricing strategy by developing budgets, analyzing financial and matter data, and preparing fee arrangements that align with client needs and business objectives. This role partners closely with attorneys, business development professionals, finance, and other stakeholders to deliver data-driven pricing recommendations that enhance profitability, support competitive proposals, and promote consistent pricing practices across the firm.

Responsibilities

• Develop budgets, pricing models, and financial analyses in support of client proposals and fee arrangements.
• Analyze historical and current financial data to identify pricing trends, profitability insights, and best practices.
• Prepare and evaluate alternative fee arrangements, special rate structures, and other pricing solutions in response to client needs and RFPs.
• Partner with attorneys and internal stakeholders to provide fee estimates, pricing guidance, and value-based recommendations.
• Support competitive and market analysis by gathering, maintaining, and interpreting relevant pricing data.
• Build knowledge of practice group economics and contribute to pricing strategies that support profitable growth.
• Document and promote pricing and profitability best practices to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Review outside counsel guidelines and related requirements as needed to ensure pricing compliance.
• Collaborate effectively with the Pricing and Legal Project Management team, Finance and Accounting, Business Development, practice leaders, and lawyers across the firm.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in finance, economics, accounting, business, or a related field
• 3–5 years of experience supporting pricing, profitability, or financial analysis in a professional services or law firm environment.
• Familiarity with alternative fee arrangements, rate strategy, and client proposal support.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and critical thinking skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience working with databases or other data analysis tools.
• Ability to synthesize complex data and communicate findings clearly to a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams and locations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to influence and build relationships across diverse business groups.

Why Join Hinshaw?

At Hinshaw, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work culture. We offer competitive compensation, a flexible benefits program, and a generous 401(k) plan. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Joining our team means being part of a firm that values innovation and professional growth in its technology operations, all while maintaining a supportive environment that encourages work-life balance and career development.

• competitive compensation
• a flexible benefits program
• a generous 401(k) plan

Equal Opportunity Statement We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications

As an EEO/AA employer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.

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