Leeds, Permanent
Working for one of the world’s most prestigious global law firm.


This role is part of the Pricing team—a dynamic and growing group of professionals dedicated to supporting the firm in delivering strategic objectives, enhancing profitability and providing expert pricing guidance on key client engagements.
The Pricing Manager will act as a partner to designated practice groups, embedding themselves within the team to understand their unique challenges, client needs, and market dynamics. This role is pivotal in shaping pricing strategies that drive profitability, client satisfaction, and long-term value. The Pricing Manager will influence and challenge decision-making by combining commercial insight with a deep understanding of legal service delivery.


Key responsibilities:
*Build strong relationships with partners and practice group leaders, acting as their go-to pricing advisor.
*Prepare financial and pricing responses for client RFP submissions and other client pitch materials, ensuring alignment with client needs and firm objectives.
*Collaborate with partners, the pitch team, and business groups to develop and review pricing strategies, including client rate agreements and alternative fee arrangements.
*Serve as a key pricing contact, providing expert support and guidance to practice groups and sectors across the firm.
*Assist partners in understanding and leveraging financial and pricing levers within their respective areas to drive profitability and value.
*Undertake financial modelling and scenario analysis to support informed pricing decisions and commercial negotiations.
*Support the pricing, bid, and matter lifecycle, including participation in client-facing fee negotiations and meetings.
*Conduct post-completion reviews to assess matter profitability and identify opportunities for improvement.
*Produce and interpret financial information and analysis for departments, partners, and fee earners, supporting data-driven decision-making.
*Deliver and create training materials for the Partnership and other functions to share pricing best practices and enhance commercial awareness.
*Support the development and delivery of pricing-related projects, driving innovation and continuous improvement in pricing approaches.


Skills Required:
*Proven pricing experience, ideally in the Legal sector
*Commercial mindset with a focus on profitability and client value.
*Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
*Proven impact on pricing outcomes
*Ability to build strong relationships with Finance/Internal and external clients.
*Good negotiation and persuasion skills
*Offers new ideas and share’s experience to maximise cash flow across the business.
*Identify risks and escalate accordingly


Desirable
*Accountancy qualifications
*Legal sector experience