Ballard Spahr LLP

Senior Pricing Analyst

Ballard Spahr LLP$95K — $115K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Data Analytics
  • 7+ years of experience in a pricing analytics role at a law firm
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Experience in data analysis, with proficiency in Excel
  • Familiarity with tools such as Power BI or Tableau is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to support pricing for new client engagements and RFPs
  • Develop complex financial models to assess profitability of new business proposals
  • Lead the creation of innovative pricing solutions, including alternative fee arrangements
  • Provide guidance on pricing proposals and approvals to team members and leadership
  • Analyze and set standard billing rates using benchmarking tools and internal analytics
  • Proactively review profitability and key financial metrics to drive revenue growth

Benefits

  • Innovative work environment with support from executive leadership
  • Continuous learning opportunities for professional development
  • Involvement in Business Resource Groups for shared interests
  • Ability to contribute to impactful financial solutions in legal practice
Full Job Description
Department: Practice Administration

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Pricing Analyst to join our team. In this position, you will play a key role in supporting the firm's financial and strategic goals through a wide range of analytical responsibilities. Your primary focus will be on leading pricing analysis and profitability modeling to inform business decisions and enhance revenue performance. You will also lend your expertise in developing innovative pricing arrangements and deliver accurate, insightful financial reports for both standard and ad-hoc requests. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has experience pricing complex engagements to join a dynamic environment to help form impactful financial strategies. If you're ready to bring your analytical skills and leadership to a collaborative and forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Role:

As a Senior Pricing Analyst within our Practice Administration team you will:

  • Collaborate with lawyers, practice groups, marketing professionals, and financial management to lead pricing support for new client engagements and RFP submissions.
  • Develop and implement complex financial models to assess the profitability of new business proposals.
  • Lead the development of creative pricing solutions, including alternative fee arrangements (AFAs).
  • Provide guidance and support to team members, lawyers, and leadership in pricing proposals and approvals.
  • Help drive the evaluation and setting of standard and national billing rates using regional and practice-specific benchmarking tools, as well as internal analytics related to realization and profitability.
  • Proactively analyze profitability and key financial metrics for the firm's departments, practices, and clients to drive revenue growth and assist with presenting findings to leadership.


What We're Looking For:

  • Growth Mindset: Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning and problem-solving.
  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Detail-Oriented & Data Driven: Keen attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently. Experience with Excel is required and Experience with data analytics tools (such as Power BI or Tableau) is a plus.
  • Client Service and Teamwork: Professional demeanor with exemplary client service orientation and a team player who can work collaboratively with multiple departments in the firm.
  • Project Management: Excellent planning, executing, completing, and controlling projects.


Required Experience:

To be successful in this role, candidates should possess:
  • An undergraduate or graduate degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Data Analytics.
  • 7+ years of experience in a pricing analytics role at a law firm.
  • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills


Regular and predictable attendance is a core requirement of this position, and candidates must be willing to work beyond standard scheduled hours when necessary to meet business needs. The position is hybrid, working 3 days in the office.

The salary range for this position is from $95,000 to $115,000, which reflects the Firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will depend on several factors such as the candidate's experience, qualifications, and location.

Ballard Spahr offers an excellent benefits package. A summary of available benefits can be found here in the Careers section of the firm's website.

Ready to Grow with Us?

If you are ready to play a vital role in the Firm's success, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our commitment to excellence.

About Ballard Spahr LLP

Ballard Spahr LLP is a national law firm that provides a wide range of legal services to clients in various industries. The firm has more than 650 attorneys in 15 offices across the United States. Ballard Spahr's practice areas include business and finance, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, and tax. The firm has a reputation for providing high-quality legal services and has been recognized by numerous publications and organizations. Ballard Spahr was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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