Strategic Pricing Lead - Hybrid

Sidley Austin LLP; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Pricing Senior Manager to lead a high‑performing team responsible for hourly rate and AFAs. The role involves financial modeling, benchmarking, and advising partners on pricing strategy to maximize client value and profitability.

You will collaborate with firm leadership and cross-functional teams to translate pricing strategy into actionable proposals, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 8+ years of accounting and financial analysis experience in a professional services or law firm environment preferred.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
• 4+ years of supervisory experience with ability to train and develop professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the pricing team in developing hourly rate and alternative fee arrangement proposals, including financial modeling and reporting.
• Analyze fee arrangements to improve client value, efficiency and profitability; advise on pricing structures and internal approvals.
• Coordinate benchmarking data and reporting on matter performance for annual billing rate strategy.
• Draft pricing-related language for RFPs and fee renegotiation materials; collaborate with BD and leadership.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting

Team leadership

Excel

PowerPoint

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Sidley Austin LLP is seeking a Pricing Senior Manager to lead a high‑performing team responsible for hourly rate and AFAs. The role involves financial modeling, benchmarking, and advising partners on pricing strategy to maximize client value and profitability.

You will collaborate with firm leadership and cross-functional teams to translate pricing strategy into actionable proposals, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market trends.