Pricing Analyst

Ballard Spahr LLP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Opportunities for career growth

Job summary

A renowned national law firm is seeking a Pricing Analyst to support financial and strategic goals. This hybrid role involves conducting profitability modeling and pricing analysis, assisting in innovative pricing arrangements, and delivering financial reports. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, along with 1-3 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience as a financial analyst or in a comparable position, ideally in a professional services environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Prior experience in a law firm or legal setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and advice to lawyers on pricing proposals.
• Work with teams to provide pricing support on RFP submissions.
• Assist in setting standard billing rates using competitive benchmarking.
• Develop economic models to assess new business proposals.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities

Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics

Job description

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Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $75,000.00/yr

Department: Practice Administration

About Us

Ballard Spahr is a renowned national law firm with more than 750 lawyers across 18 offices in the United States. A career at Ballard Spahr offers a diverse group of mentors, colleagues, and friends, and strong leadership that provides support and encouragement for career growth.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Pricing Analyst to join our team in a hybrid role, working three days a week in the office. In this position, you will play a key role in supporting the firm's financial and strategic goals through a wide range of analytical responsibilities. Your primary focus will be on conducting profitability modeling and pricing analysis to inform business decisions and enhance revenue performance. You will also assist in developing innovative pricing arrangements and deliver accurate, insightful financial reports for both standard and ad-hoc requests. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys working with data, and is eager to contribute to impactful financial strategies. If you're ready to bring your analytical skills to a collaborative and forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Role

As a Pricing Analyst within our Practice Administration team, you will:

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• Growt h Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem – solving.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Detail‑Oriented: Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently.

Required Experience

To be successful in this role, candidates should possess an undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics, along with one to three years of experience as a financial analyst or in a comparable position - ideally within a professional services environment. Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills are essential, as is the ability to collaborate effectively across teams. Prior experience in a law firm or legal setting is preferred. Regular and predictable attendance is a core requirement of this position, and candidates must be willing to work beyond standard scheduled hours when necessary to meet business needs.

The salary range for this position is from $65,000- $75,000, which reflects the Firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will depend on several factors, such as the candidate's experience, qualifications, and location.

Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package. A summary of available benefits can be found in the Careers section of the firm's website.

Ready to Grow with Us?

If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm's success, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our commitment to excellence.

At Ballard Spahr, we believe that our skills, perspectives, and backgrounds drive innovation and excellence, while our unique culture fosters collaboration and success. Our culture of thriving together forms the cornerstone of how we deliver exceptional service and position our firm for a strong future. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Ballard Spahr is an equal opportunity employer. We offer equal consideration to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or any other category protected by applicable law.

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Senior Level: Associate

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Administrative, Analyst, and Legal

Industries: Law Practice and Legal Services

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