Pricing Analyst

DLA Piper; Short Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Additional benefits

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Pricing Analyst to support strategic initiatives by analyzing historical data and performance to advise on profitable arrangements and rate structures. You will collaborate with Pricing Leadership, Sr. Analysts, Business Development, Marketing, and Billing Operations to resolve complex data and craft pricing stories for forward options.

You will work in a hybrid U.S. office setting, coordinating rate proposals, renewals and profitability analyses while contributing to

Qualifications

• Strong problem solving, planning and organizational skills.
• Innovative and strategic thinker with multi-project focus.
• Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-directed with ability to build collaborative relationships across the firm.
• Solid analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Self-starter who takes initiative.
• Proficient in summarizing and charting large data sets.
• Advanced MS Word & Excel, including VLOOKUP and PivotTable.

Responsibilities

• Develop rate proposals, fee estimates and pricing options for RFPs and ad-hoc requests.
• Identify rate renewal opportunities and coordinate proposals for approvals and deadlines.
• Contribute to financial models assessing profitability of pricing proposals.
• Develop pricing solutions including alternative fee arrangements.
• Analyze historical matters to identify risks and drivers of fee magnitude.
• Ensure billing system setup and client/matter notes reflect pricing arrangements.
• Communicate progress, wins and risks to leadership in a timely manner.
• Support special projects aligned with firm strategy.

Skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Multi-project management

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Collaborative relationships

MS Word & Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PivotTables

VLOOKUP

Job description

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a place you can engage in meaningful work and grow your career. Let’s see what we can achieve. Together.

Summary

The Pricing Analyst, in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, provides support to the generation of revenue through analyzing historical data and performance to advise on profitable arrangements and rate structures. You will work closely with Pricing Leadership and Sr. Analysts, Business Development, Marketing, Legal Project Management, Billing Operations, and Staff Leadership. You will resolve complex data & reports to develop a story & advise on forward options.

Location

This position can sit in any of our U.S. offices and offers a hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Work with Business Development/Pitch team, Pricing team and Service Delivery leadership to develop rate proposals, fee estimates and pricing options in response to client RFP’s and ad-hoc requests.
• Work directly with Billing/Rates, Pricing team and firm attorneys to identify rate renewal opportunities, develop proposals, receive Practice Group approval and communicate/submit per the relevant deadline(s).
• Coordinate with Pricing leadership and Sr Pricing Analysts to contribute to financial models for assessing financial impact and profitability of pricing proposals. Assist in the development of creative, workable pricing solutions in response to client demands, including alternative fee arrangements.
• Perform historical analytics of matters in coordination with Pricing leadership and Sr Pricing Analysts to identify key risks and drivers of fee magnitude to build robust pricing models for broader implementation.
• Work with Billing/Rates, New Business Intake and other firm staff to ensure billing system setup and documentation of clients/matters captures intended pricing arrangements, rates, and other relevant client notes.
• Compiles and communicates relevant progress, wins, risks to Pricing/Firm Leadership in a timely manner.
• Work on special projects in support of the Firm’s strategic initiatives.
• Performs other duties and ad-hoc analyses as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives.

Desired Skills

• Must have strong problem solving, planning and organizational skills.
• Must be an innovative and strategic thinker.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, take initiative and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have ability to self-direct and build collaborative relationship across the firm.
• Solid analytical skills required along with exceptional attention to detail.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Proficient in summarizing and charting large data sets.
• Advanced MS Word & Excel experience, to include experience using VLOOKUP and PivotTable functions.
• Previous experience in a law firm or other professional services firm desirable.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or similar field.

Minimum Years Of Experience

• 3 years’ directly related experience, preferably in financial analysis, billing, accounting or similar type work.

Essential Job Expectations

• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.
• Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.
• Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high standards.
• Comply with firm policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.

Physical Demands

Sedentary work: This is primarily sedentary work, requiring occasional exertion of up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects. The role involves sitting for extended periods, with occasional walking and standing, and occasional travel, both domestic and international.

Work Environment

The selected candidate will have the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement combining remote and in-office work. The specific arrangement will be determined at the time of hiring and may be modified at the firm's discretion.

Compensation & Benefits

The firm's expected hiring range for this position is $80,348 – $117,111 depending on the candidate's geographic location, experience, skills, educational background, and overall qualifications.

DLA Piper offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, and additional benefits.

Disclaimer

This job description provides a concise overview of the role and is not intended to describe all work elements that may be performed. It should not serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions. Job duties, requirements, and expectations may be modified at the firm's discretion at any time. This job description does not alter the at-will nature of employment.

We are committed to excellence in how we serve our clients and develop our people.

DLA Piper is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Job applicant poster viewing center.