Senior Pricing Analyst - AI-Driven Pricing & Strategy

Husch Blackwell; Dallas (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Senior Pricing Analyst to support pricing initiatives, develop financial models, and leverage AI-driven tools to improve forecasting and profitability. The role involves collaborating with IT, data teams, and attorneys to optimize non-hourly pricing and AFAs across multiple states and jurisdictions.

Requires a 4-year Finance degree (or equivalent) and substantial pricing/financial analysis experience, with proficiency in Elite 3E, Iridium, Excel, SQL, and BI

Qualifications

• 4-year degree with major coursework in Finance preferred; or combination of education and commensurate work experience required.
• 5 years of related work experience in pricing, financial, profitability analysis or economics, preferably in a professional services environment; knowledge of legal statistical modeling and pricing tools required.
• Robust analytical skills and ability to utilize computer systems and related tools, including Elite 3E, Iridium, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated proficiency in all Microsoft office products, especially Excel.
• SQL proficiency preferred.
• Familiarity with data warehouse extraction and budget platforms.
• Experience with or willingness to learn AI-powered pricing and financial modeling tools, such as Predictive Analytics platforms, Tableau, or Power BI.
• Familiarity with emerging legal technology solutions, including AI-based tools for matter management, pricing optimization, and contract analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret large datasets using AI tools or programming languages such as Python or R (preferred but not required).
• Knowledge of legal technology trends and how they impact pricing, including the use of AI to improve efficiency and transparency in client engagements.
• Strong understanding of non‑hourly and alternative fee arrangements (AFAs) and how technology can be leveraged to streamline AFA implementation and tracking.
• Ability to think strategically about the role of technology and AI in pricing and to communicate these ideas effectively to attorneys and leadership.
• Adaptability to a rapidly evolving legal technology landscape and willingness to explore innovative solutions to pricing challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop pricing arrangements, financial models, and budgets to align with Firm revenue and profitability initiatives and strategic goals.
• Generate financial analyses that support pricing strategies, policies, and the optimization of pricing management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data and insights relative to strategic pricing development.
• Monitor and evaluate pricing performance metrics and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Support the development and maintenance of team processes, checklists, pricing repository and other resources to enhance the pricing function.
• Assist in responding to requests from attorneys for matter planning, budgeting, pricing estimates and tracking.
• Assist in responding to requests for proposals specific to pricing strategies; prepare pricing estimates.
• Conduct market and competitive pricing analysis to identify trends and opportunities in conjunction with the annual timekeeper rate setting process.
• Work with and coach attorneys to understand and identify client priorities, negotiation strategies, scope and assumptions, and evaluate relevant factors and risks that may impact pricing and matter management.
• Develop effective relationships with attorneys and business professionals across the firm.
• Leverage advanced analytics and AI-powered tools to improve pricing strategies, automate repetitive processes, and enhance forecasting accuracy.
• Evaluate and implement technology solutions that support pricing and matter management, including AI-driven tools for predictive pricing, cost estimation, and profitability analysis.
• Collaborate with IT and data teams to ensure seamless integration of pricing tools and technologies with existing systems, such as Elite 3E, Iridium, and data warehouses.
• Research and assess the impact of AI and automation on pricing models, client behavior, and market trends to ensure the firm remains competitive.
• Act as a subject matter expert on the use of technology in pricing, providing training and guidance to attorneys and business professionals on tools and platforms that enhance efficiency and decision‑making.
• Identify opportunities to use AI to analyze historical data, client preferences, and case outcomes to inform pricing recommendations and improve client satisfaction.
• Support the development of non‑hourly and alternative fee arrangements (AFAs) using advanced modeling techniques and technology to optimize profitability while meeting client expectations.
• Incorporate data visualization and AI‑driven insights into pricing presentations and proposals to enhance understanding and engagement with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

SQL

AI/ML tools

Tableau/Power BI

Pricing strategy

Data analysis

Communication with attorneys

Strategic thinking about pricing

Adaptability to legal tech

Education

Bachelor’s in Finance

Tools

Elite 3E

Iridium

Python

R language

Job description

Husch Blackwell LLP is seeking a Senior Pricing Analyst to support pricing initiatives, develop financial models, and leverage AI-driven tools to improve forecasting and profitability. The role involves collaborating with IT, data teams, and attorneys to optimize non-hourly pricing and AFAs across multiple states and jurisdictions.

Requires a 4-year Finance degree (or equivalent) and substantial pricing/financial analysis experience, with proficiency in Elite 3E, Iridium, Excel, SQL, and BI