Strategic Pricing Analyst (Hybrid)

Sidley Austin LLP (IL LLP); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Pricing Analyst to support lawyers with structuring, modeling, and negotiating client and matter‑level fee arrangements. You will engage in budgeting, benchmarking, and financial modeling, delivering timely analyses to inform decisions in a fast‑paced professional services environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and at least two years of accounting/financial analysis experience, with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• A minimum of 2 years of accounting or financial analysis experience.
• Advanced capabilities with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Develop rate proposals, fee arrangements, estimates, and budgets in response to client requests.
• Assist with pricing components of RFPs and business pitches.
• Support annual billing rate setting and benchmarking of standard hourly rates.
• Prepare analyses of historical matters to support pricing and budgeting.
• Provide regular reporting for firm, client, and matter management needs.
• Develop/enhance financial templates and models to streamline pricing processes.
• Participate in team training sessions and knowledge sharing.
• Track and organize pricing-related information and templates.
• Communicate requirements and deadlines proactively.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Analytical and problem‑solving skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Discretion / confidentiality

Multi‑project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

2+ years accounting/financial analysis experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Pricing Analyst to support lawyers with structuring, modeling, and negotiating client and matter‑level fee arrangements. You will engage in budgeting, benchmarking, and financial modeling, delivering timely analyses to inform decisions in a fast‑paced professional services environment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and at least two years of accounting/financial analysis experience, with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.