Pricing Analyst

The Pricing Analyst works with team leadership to support our lawyers with structuring, modeling and negotiating client and matter level fee arrangements, client matter management, and various other initiatives to enhance the strategic pricing goals of the Pricing Team and the Firm. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, enjoys working with data, and is eager to learn about pricing and the revenue cycle in a fast-paced professional services environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide support in developing rate proposals, alternative fee arrangements, fee estimates, matter budgets and pricing options in response to client requests.

Assist in responding to the pricing and financial components of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and other business development pitches.

Provide support for the annual billing rate setting process and perform ongoing benchmarking analysis and maintenance of standard hourly billing rates throughout the year.

Prepare analysis of historical matters, to support the pricing and budgeting process

Provide analysis and regular reporting to support firm, client and/or matter management needs.

Develop/enhance financial templates and models to expand upon and streamline existing processes surrounding the Firm’s pricing function.

Participate in team training sessions and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Support team efforts to track and organize pricing-related information and templates.

Communicate proactively with team members to clarify requirements and meet deadlines.

Education and/or

Experience:

Required:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting or FinanceA minimum of 2 years of accounting or financial analysis experience.

Advanced capabilities and knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred:

Previous experience working in a client facing position or a professional services firm Other

Skills and Abilities:

The following will also be required of the successful candidate:

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#LI-JW1#LI-Hybrid The target salary range for this role is:$88,000 - $96,000 if located in Illinois Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program.

Benefits information can be found at  .To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

If you need such an accommodation, please email sidle (current employees should contact Human Resources).Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.