Sidley Austin LLP · 4 hours ago
Manager of Pricing
US-IL-Chicago
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expSidley Austin LLP is a prominent law firm seeking a Manager of Pricing to support and develop pricing strategies for the firm and its clients. The role involves analyzing pricing arrangements, enhancing tools and processes, and providing leadership to the Pricing team while collaborating with various departments within the firm.
AdviceConsultingFinanceFinancial ServicesLegal
Responsibilities
Create models to assess financial impact of pricing proposals and assist in the development of creative pricing solutions in response to client demands
Assist partners and the marketing department in responding to RFPs and ad hoc client requests
Develop tools and processes to leverage historical matter and client data to enable analysis and support for global practice groups and Firm leadership
Act as key resource on select clients requiring ongoing significant financial support and matter management, both internally and externally
Assist with development of internal and external pricing tools and provide ongoing support
Enhance and further develop tools and processes to support scoping of engagements and reporting
Manage standard billing rates for all Firm timekeepers, including the annual standard rate review process
Track and report on complex and alternative fee arrangements to lawyers and firm management
Develop key relationships with firm personnel across multiple functions, including Business Intelligence, Marketing, Accounting, etc
Keep informed regarding pricing and engagement arrangement tools and trends within the legal profession
Direct and supervise staff, including review of work, training and mentoring
Promote high levels of service throughout group; ensure service standards are set and achieved by team; provide coaching and mentoring to staff to ensure a high level of service is accomplished individually and through teamwork
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance
A minimum of 8 years of accounting and financial analysis experience
Advanced capabilities and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint is required. Experience with Sharepoint, 3E, NetDocs, data presentation software and SQL is a plus
A minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience with demonstrated ability to train and mentor staff
Project management experience with the ability to efficiently and effectively complete projects
Must be well organized with strong attention to detail and good business judgment, capable of handling sensitive information with appropriate discretion
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Good judgment
Strong interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
Able to work under pressure
Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities
Preferred
Previous experience working in a legal pricing function, particularly at a large law firm, strongly preferred
Benefits
Bonus eligibility
Comprehensive benefits program
Company
Sidley Austin LLP
Sidley is an elite global law firm.
1001-5000 employees
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Chief Knowledge Officer
CARTER G. PHILLIPS
Partner
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