Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a national law firm, currently has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Manager, Financial Reporting and Analysis in our Chicago office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

Location: Remote. Must reside in the following states: AZ, CA, D.C., FL, IL, IN, LA, MA, MN, MS, MO, NJ, NY, RI, TX, WI

Position Summary: Reporting to the Director of Financial Reporting & Analysis, thhe Manager of Financial Reporting & Analysis manages the firm’s general ledger, reconciling of various accounts, and provides statistical, financial, and budgetary information to the Firm's Management and outside parties. This position requires a detail-oriented individual who can interact within the department and with all levels of the Firm. This position manages the firm’s staff and senior accountant. The salary range is $125K/yr – $140K/yr.

Responsibilities:

Oversee and handle all fundamental aspects of the firm’s financial management
Generate financial data and compile and submit reports to the executive team
Prepare flash report after month end with the key financial metrics for each month
Lead/manage accountants and overseas finance team members
Provide recommendations to enhance financial performance
Manage day-to-day accounting activities
Manage the process for budget and forecast preparations (Monthly, Quarterly, and Annually)
Responsible for Month-end, Quarter-end, and Year-end Close and Reconciliation Processes
Establish and maintain cash flow and expense projections
Create and maintain multiple reports for the firm
Analyze planning and reporting processes and make recommendations for improvement
Assist with equity reconciliation of partner accounts every month
Assist with Sage Fixed Asset software and assist with depreciation/amortization entries
Analyze and report on monthly expense/capital variances
Review and post journal entries from your accounting team

Qualifications:

At least 8+ years’ experience
Strong entrepreneurial spirit and servant leader
Strong understanding of accounting concepts, financial reporting standards, and best practices
Excellent computer skills and experience with Microsoft products, especially Excel
Strong leadership skills
Experience with bookkeeping accounting programs, such as Aderant, Sage Fixed Assets, Iridium, etc.
Highly motivated with strong analytical, computer, and oral/written communication skills
Strong problem solver
Ability to take varied projects with competing deadlines to completion in a fluid environment. Specifically able to multi-task and prioritize well
Detail-oriented; organized; self-starter
Flexible, creative, trustworthy, and positive attitude
College Degree Required - Prefer bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field


As an EEO/AA employer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran or disability status or any other factor prohibited by law.

Practice Director

Locations:
Seattle, WA
Los Angeles, CA
Denver, CO
Dallas, TX
Austin, TX
New York, NY
Chicago, IL
Washington, D.C.

Job Description:
Perkins Coie is seeking a qualified, dynamic individual to take on the role of Practice Director, which position will be responsible for the effective oversight and management of the operational, strategic, and financial functions of the individual’s assigned department. The Practice Director will oversee the practice managers who support the department to ensure well-coordinated operational support for the business practice, as well as provide strategic consulting and act as a trusted advisor on a range of business topics to assist practice group leaders in managing the business practice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
These essential functions are primary job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation.

Operational Management: Identify and develop processes and reporting structures to attain the assigned practice group’s critical missions and goals. Compile, analyze, and present operational information that will promote effective and appropriate action and coordination. Lead in the creation of agendas and analytics for reports to management, practice meetings, firm retreats, and other events as needed. Provide analytics and data to facilitate decision-making in the areas of subgroup management, partner development programs, secondments, and firm committees.

Operational Efficiency & Improvement: Provide oversight and guidance to practice managers on the development of operational plans and process improvements. Analyze monthly financial reports; identify needs and propose solutions. Develop additional information to help improve profitability and operational efficiency on a national scale. Analyze productivity, workload, and operational trends and provide suggestions on areas of improvement. Provide financial forecasts, create efficiency models, and assist practice leaders in developing core strategies and effective plans of action to implement those strategies. Work closely with senior management and select committees to determine the efficiency of the business practice, clients, and matters.

Strategic & Business Planning: Act on behalf of the practice group leaders to ensure business operations run smoothly with minimal chair involvement. Facilitate and conduct/support regular group meetings. Work with chairs to develop business plans in alignment with the firm’s strategic plan then manage and execute on goals. Design, recommend, influence, and execute the business practice retreats. Work with administrative departments to address practice needs and ensure initiatives are in line with the practice’s strategy. Research, identify, develop, and manage special projects and initiatives that impact operational efficiency. Structure and manage practice process for associates and counsel, including the associate annual review process, promotions, lateral non-partner hiring, associate development programs, and the summer program. Coordinate and flag personnel issues for management review, including tracking partner performance, associate performance, and handle out of process lawyers with Management Committee. Help ensure the practice group is focused on supporting the firm’s diversity and inclusion efforts. Provide support continuity and best practices training to new chairs.

Other Responsibilities: Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time, formally or informally, orally or in writing, at the discretion of firm management. This is a hybrid position where the expectation is to work from home three days per week with two days per week in the office as in-person attendance requires. Perform other duties, as assigned. Be present at work during regularly scheduled working hours and as needed in the position, consistent with the firm’s attendance expectations.

SPECIFIC SKILLS REQUIRED
• Thorough understanding of firm resources; techniques for compiling, analyzing, and presenting operational information, practice efficiency metrics, financial forecasts and profitability models while understanding the essential coordination with business development, client account management, personnel development, and other practice-building techniques.
• Strong administrative, management, and leadership capabilities, including the ability to work under limited general direction, identify and initiate actions while providing operational, strategic, and tactical guidance to practice group leaders.
• Ability to rapidly analyze issues, anticipate consequences, make decisions, and take action.
• Provide visionary and strategic operational leadership coupled with technical and professional knowledge.
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in all basic business functions of a law firm, including operations, process improvement, and analysis.
• Ability to anticipate issues, identify alternatives, recommend and implement effective courses of action.
• Ability to communicate complex information and ideas successfully and effectively to all levels of personnel, frequently without prior preparation.
• Manage and direct a staff of any size as well as individuals from other departments working with the practice management function on multiple projects.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Qualified candidates must have a business degree with a minimum of 10 years of successful experience in business administration or management, preferably with a large, multi-office law firm operating a practice group structure, including increasing responsibilities in operational analysis, financial forecasting, developing new business strategies, or equivalent. Candidates with an MBA or JD are preferred.

At Perkins Coie, we look for self-motivated individuals dedicated to providing value and superior service and who have a high degree of integrity and enthusiasm for their work. We have created a company culture based on collaboration, devotion to serving our clients, and mutual respect. Perkins Coie is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion both within the firm and throughout our collective communities. Work with one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For and receive great health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and paid sabbaticals. 

This position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits. More information regarding benefits and programs may be found here:
https://www.perkinscoie.com/business-professionals
 
This position may be filled in the following location(s).  The compensation depends on qualifications and experience. 
 
Colorado compensation range: $183,280 to $329,940 annually 
Los Angeles compensation range: $213,440 to $384,240 annually 
New York compensation range: $212,660 to $382,840 annually 
Washington state compensation range: $193,330 to $348,040 annually 
Washington, D.C., compensation range: $208,800 to $375,880 annually 

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

EEO Statement
Perkins Coie is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, social and recreational activities and termination.

To Apply, visit:
https://apptrkr.com/5718718

Who We Are

At Benesch we pride ourselves on exceeding expectations and building trust not only with our clients but with our employees - Benesch's #1 asset. Committed to providing not only the highest level of legal service to our clients, Benesch also aspires to create a positive work environment for our employees. Our Firm continues to earn placement on Chicago and Cleveland's Top Workplaces list, along with Cleveland's NorthCoast 99 Top Workplaces rankings. We also continue to advance on the AmLaw 150 list, placing us among the top 150 law firms in the country.

Benesch is proud to be recognized for being a Firm that attracts and retains top talent - making Benesch a great place to work. We offer a hybrid schedule, career development and growth, transparent and visible leadership teams, and a place where diversity, equity and inclusion is celebrated. In addition, the Firm offers a full array of benefits which can be viewed at www.mybeneschbenefits.com.

Working with Us - Come and "Be Benesch!"

We are one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, and have offices in Chicago, Columbus, San Francisco, New York City, and Wilmington. We continue to expand our geographic footprint and value the talent that comprises each of our locations. If you are someone who champions a First in Service approach and are ready to be part of an exciting and growing Firm, we would invite you to apply to join our team.

Want to know more? To hear from some of our team, click here: https://www.beneschlaw.com/careers/index.html

Benesch is proud to announce the opening for a Sr. Data Analyst in our Cleveland office! This position is hybrid and has work from home flexibility.

Position Summary:

Our Cleveland office has an amazing opportunity for a Sr. Data Analyst who is looking to utilize their experience and work with a fast paced, energetic financial team. This role is perfect for the analyst who excels in financial and data modeling as well as ad hoc reporting. The Sr. Data Analyst works hand-in-hand with attorneys and practice groups to develop, automate and implement financial reports, budgets and forecasts in one of the nation's fastest growing law firms.

The Senior Data Analyst is the point person for data analysis, building of pricing models and the development of reporting mechanisms to track and evaluate pricing and project management. Additionally, the role will seek to partner with peers in FP&A, marketing, client experience and client intake to consider how the firm tracks, reports and analyzes data across the firm's ecosystem and ensure data consistency and usefulness.

Essential Functions:

1. Develops and coordinates pricing strategies, including analyzing client requirements and creating alternative or innovative pricing models to meet both client and firm needs/goals.

2. Builds models, templates and tools necessary for the analysis of all types of fee proposals.

3. Develops project/matter planning and budgeting techniques, processes and tools to help scope, price and staff matters.

4. Develops tools for the tracking, measurement and reporting of financial performance for hourly and AFA fee structures and for clients/matters with matter, portfolio or project management requirements.

5. Provides decision support analysis and advises firm leadership on alternative or innovative pricing arrangements and billing structures and rates.

6. In collaboration with other firm departments, assists with the implementation of profitability, utilization, staffing and legal project management software, as appropriate.

7. Works with attorneys to define/refine scope and build budgets at the task and/or phase code level, if necessary, and assist with the management of related matters. Evaluate proposed engagement budgets against prior engagements.

8. Undertakes the preparation of studies, reports, and analyses on pricing arrangements at the firm, departmental, practice and client level, including analysis of prior work, estimates and leverage.

9. Produces and runs pricing scenario modeling for future fee proposals by combining specific criteria with prior work models.

10. Identifies financial trends and alternative or innovative pricing best practices and recommend improvements, including the identification and evaluation of market pricing tools and external sources of information. Carry out training and implementation of those tools throughout the firm.

11. Supports the Business Development/Marketing Department to provide information and informed responses for the financial portions of client proposals and RFPs, as well as client outreach and engagement efforts.

12. Oversees matter closing documentation, including gathering relevant matter data intelligence for use in knowledge management and future pricing, project budgets and analysis. Ensure data integrity of clients/matters, including alternative billing arrangements.

13. Creates, runs and analyzes financial performance and variance reports and provide profitability and financial analysis on all aspects of firm production. Prepare and analyze the firm's historical data and advise, propose, create and subsequently assist in the evaluation of alternative or innovative pricing arrangements.

14. Assists in the identification, at a firm, departmental, office and/or practice group level, high potential areas of growth, trends, concerns, improved profitability or efficiency gains to target for evaluation.

15. Establishes guidelines for planning and executing data projects and products for internal and external clients, including applying quality control and assurance processes throughout the data analytics practice and managing client-oriented analytics projects and solutions deployments.

16. Adopts new data analytics tools and/or software, design and oversee an automated reporting process for all alternative or innovative pricing arrangements as well as matters/clients above a certain fee level in collaboration with the firm's Legal Project Management program.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Performs other duties as assigned.

Confidentiality:

Due to the nature of your employment, various documents and information, which are of confidential nature, will come into your possession. Such documents and information must be kept confidential at all times.

Qualifications:

The Senior Data Analyst must have a Bachelor's Degree and three to five years of financial and data analytics experience, with law firm experience a plus. A high proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; advanced proficiency in SQL, BI reporting tools (Power BI or Tableau) and at least one program language (Python or R) is needed, and understanding of Aderant a plus. Experience with SharePoint, database management, and data presentation software/tools is highly preferred. A knowledge of corporate finance and accounting principles and terminology, with general knowledge of the legal services business is helpful. The Senior Data Analyst should possess strong business acumen and analytical skills and the ability to learn and apply new skills quickly and effectively. Must be well organized with strong attention to detail and good business judgment, capable of handling sensitive information with appropriate discretion.



Benesch is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Benesch Human Resources Department by phone at 216-363-4578 or email at cwatson@beneschlaw.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Jones Day is seeking an experienced Systems Analyst to be responsible for the effective and efficient use of the Firm’s practice management applications and platforms -- specifically Litera Foundation -- to provide the maximum benefit of their use to lawyers as well as practice and business development managers and coordinators. In this role, the Analyst provides operational, functional, and analytical support in the proper use of the technologies and ensures the quality of data collection, input, and management.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
Minimum of four (4) years of experience working within business development and/or practice management in a law firm or professional services setting.
Experience and proficiency working with database content.
Proficiency in Litera Foundation or similar applications preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with an emphasis on Excel.

Jones Day offers competitive salaries and benefits to all employees. Compensation is determined upon the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors. The starting salary range for this Washington D.C. position is $90,000 - $100,000.

The Legal Project Manager will support the development and implementation of legal project management principles in a strategic manner throughout Jones Day. The Legal Project Manager will be expected to provide matter planning, process improvement, and strategic pricing support for targeted practice areas and clients throughout the Firm. The Legal Project Manager reports directly to the Associate Director for Legal Project Management within the Client Services department, and will work closely with the partners who oversee alternative fee arrangements and billing, as well as practice leaders.

The Legal Project Manager will act as a resource for lawyers and clients by providing training and matter-specific guidance in defining and scoping work plans, reviewing management of resources, and preparing, analyzing and monitoring budgets, and will serve as a liaison to the Billing & Collections Services and Practice Services departments. The Legal Project Manager will be expected to use legal project management best practices and build knowledge in specific practice areas and contribute to a repository of past work and templates. The Legal Project Manager will work to develop training and monitoring tools to utilize legal project management strategically throughout the Firm in a manner that is consistent with our client service focus.


Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Finance or other applicable area. MBA or JD preferred.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a project manager or related function in the legal services industry.
Advanced Excel skills.
Prior experience teaching and coaching project management principles preferred.
Project management certification preferred.
Experience working with data visualization and analytics programs a plus.

Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.

The Senior Financial Analyst is a member of the Strategic Financial Arrangement team within the firm's Accounting & Finance department. This role will identify, analyze and address billing and collection realization opportunities by working with partners, billing functions and the pricing team. This will include understanding client pricing arrangements, ensuring rate set-ups, and monitoring practice management. The role requires they possess written and oral communication skills as they will be working with attorneys of all levels and firm leadership. The role requires the ideal candidate to manage multiple projects at a time efficiently.

Responsibilities

Monitor performance of pricing arrangements against established goals and key performance indicators, including utilization, leverage, realization, and profitability.
Work with partners to improve matter management practices and processes
Work with the billing team on building analytics into systems and processes for write-downs and write-offs information
Review timecard records to confirm accuracy of agreed rates to billed rates in system(s)
Review of write downs for matter management purposes and fixed fee arrangements tracked in our matter management tool
Review write-offs and analyze the reasons for write-offs
Perform ad-hoc analysis to meet firm needs.
Stay informed of current pricing trends within the legal market and apply learned concepts to help improve the firm's pricing capabilities

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required; Master's Degree or certification preferred
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in accounting, finance required, pricing experience preferred
Law firm or professional services firm experience preferred
Legal Project Management experience preferred
Outstanding written and oral communication skills required
Ability to be a self-starter required


Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

About Foley & Lardner:

Foley is an Am Law 50 law firm consistently ranked among top-tier practices. With over 1,100 lawyers in 26 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia, our market-leading platform includes Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Litigation. Adding depth to our bench strength, we focus on four primary sectors: Energy, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing. We look beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and act as trusted business advisors to deliver creative, practical, and effective solutions.

For nearly two centuries, Foley has maintained its commitment to the highest level of innovative legal services and to the stewardship of our people, firm, clients, and the communities we serve. While respecting our roots, we’re also continuously looking to modernize all aspects of our business and elevate who we are and what we do, which keeps us focused on the future.

Overview

Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can excel. Being a part of Foley means having the opportunities and resources necessary to gain experience, advance professional goals, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a place where you can build your career and enjoy professionally satisfying work. We have over 2,300 people who are #HappyatFoley, and we think you will be too.

The Financial Analyst is a member of the Practice & Pricing Analytics team within the firm's Accounting & Finance department. The Financial Analyst must possess superior written and verbal communication skills as this role will be working with attorneys at all levels as well firm leadership. As such, the role requires this person must also have excellent judgment, decision making and problem-solving skills, as well as be a creative and innovative thinker.

Responsibilities

Review the intake of new matters and clients to ensure financial requirements are documented, applied, and communicated accurately and escalate matters where necessary
Support attorneys and accounting personnel through recording and maintaining client budgets in legal project management system
Monitor, respond and escalate pricing team inquiries
Assist in the annual rate setting process by supporting analysts on the Practice & Pricing Analytics team
Generate reports used for analysis by the team both monthly and quarterly
Calculate cost factors on a routine basis, analyze variances and reconcile
Responsible for filing and maintaining monthly reports from various departments
Responsible for managing content on company intranet
Support team members in ad-hoc pricing requests
Assist attorneys with client-facing fee monitoring requests.
Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required
Master’s Degree, CPA, or equivalent designation preferred
Minimum one (1) years' experience as a financial analyst, financial accountant, or related work, required
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel required
Knowledge of professional services, financial metrics, or billing practices preferred
Strong analytical skills and high level of attention to detail required
Understanding of legal terminology preferred


Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes Paid Time Off; Paid Holidays; Medical, Dental and Vision insurance; 401(k) Retirement; Disability and Life insurance; Adoption Assistance; Backup Care for Dependents.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled.

About Foley & Lardner:
Foley is an Am Law 50 law firm consistently ranked among top-tier practices. With over 1,100 lawyers in 26 offices across the United States, Mexico, Europe, and Asia, our market-leading platform includes Corporate, Intellectual Property, and Litigation. Adding depth to our bench strength, we focus on four primary sectors: Energy, Health Care & Life Sciences, Innovative Technology, and Manufacturing. We look beyond the law to focus on the constantly evolving demands facing our clients and act as trusted business advisors to deliver creative, practical, and effective solutions.

For nearly two centuries, Foley has maintained its commitment to the highest level of innovative legal services and to the stewardship of our people, firm, clients, and the communities we serve. While respecting our roots, we’re also continuously looking to modernize all aspects of our business and elevate who we are and what we do, which keeps us focused on the future.

Moore & Van Allen PLLC, a dynamic and fast-growing full-service law firm of more than 400 attorneys and professionals, is seeking an experienced Director of Strategic Pricing to join its Charlotte, NC office. The Director of Strategic Pricing is responsible for shaping and leading the firm’s pricing program and strategies, including playing a key role in client rate negotiations, creating and refining the program infrastructure, developing and utilizing sophisticated pricing and profitability models to support lawyer pricing requests, and educating on pricing best practices. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), this role will support annual rate reviews, collaborate across functions to create tailored pricing solutions, and lead innovation in pricing practices, along with other projects and initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, define, and implement advanced pricing strategies tailored to the firm’s financial objectives and the demands of the U.S. legal market, with a focus on the particular industries the firm serves nationally, as well as within the Southeastern and Charlotte regions.
• Support annual client rate reviews and negotiation processes in the Charlotte and Charleston offices, ensuring competitive market positioning while safeguarding firm profitability.
• Leverage Legal Project Management (LPM) principles and resources to enhance pricing models and profitability analyses, ensuring that client service delivery aligns with successful models.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across functions, including attorneys, Finance & Accounting, IT, and Business Development, to create customized pricing solutions for clients. Prepare and respond to pricing components of RFPs and RFIs and collaborate within the firm’s broader operational and technological frameworks.
• Utilize advanced financial modeling to evaluate pricing structures and their impact on the firm’s bottom line, incorporating industry best practices in financial reporting.
• Maintain and expand knowledge of key industry, U.S., and Southeastern legal markets, using this insight to inform and refine pricing decisions and strategies.
• Conduct market analysis to identify pricing opportunities and challenges specific to industries and regions served by the firm, presenting findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Collaborate with COO, Finance & Accounting, and IT teams to leverage data analytics and technology solutions, such as Power BI and SSRS reporting, to refine pricing models and enhance decision-making.
• Lead educational sessions for attorneys to enhance their understanding of effective pricing approaches, negotiation strategies, Alternative Fee Arrangements (AFAs), and other value-based proposals, ultimately boosting the firm’s financial literacy, pricing, and profitability awareness.
• Stay informed of pricing industry trends, applying new concepts and best practices to the firm's pricing strategies.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, encouraging the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field; An MBA or equivalent is highly desirable.
• 7+ years of experience in financial analysis, with a strong preference for candidates with strategic pricing experience in the legal or professional services sector.
• Proficiency in advanced financial software and tools, including SQL, VBA, and Power BI; and familiarity with Aderant, is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• The work is primarily sedentary.
• It requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• The work requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• The work at times requires bending, squatting, and reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull light weights.

Regular in-person attendance is required to perform essential functions of this interactive position. May need to work more than the standard 40 hours per week to accomplish essential duties of the position. Interested and qualified applicants should apply via our website at https://www.mvalaw.com/careers-working-at-mva. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Konexo in the Atlanta, Chicago, New York or Washington, DC office at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. We are searching for someone who wants to be a valued contributor and member of a talented and dynamic team of lawyers, paralegals and business professionals.




The Head of Konexo is responsible for alternative legal service products and services, working to help clients implement alternative legal service arrangements, products and secondments, and negotiating contracts for and supervising contract attorneys in document reviews, regulatory research projects, financial services investigations, and other Konexo and new and existing ALSP projects. 




Responsibilities and Duties:

Coordinates internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
Interacts with project sponsors, project stakeholders, multiple business, and technical teams to define and deliver complex features.
Drives programs to completion across multiple organizations and teams.
Anticipates bottlenecks, provides escalation management, anticipates and makes tradeoffs, and balances the business needs versus technical constraints.
Plans and manages multiple parallel projects.
Maximizes resources for the greater good of the organization.
Identifies, assesses, tracks and mitigates issues and risks at multiple levels.
Creates, maintains and disseminates project information to stakeholders.
Drives effective teamwork, communication, collaboration and commitment across multiple aligned or disparate groups with competing priorities.
Communicates project issues and status in a concise, accurate, and professional manner.
Innovates new client offerings in the ALSP market space.
Promotes and coordinates all the above with Eversheds Sutherland (US), Konexo Global, and Eversheds Sutherland globally.

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Law degree or Masters in Business is preferred. Excellent academic credentials.
10+ years of experience in an ALSP environment; legal experience in litigation, corporate, tax, or regulatory compliance at a well-respected full-service law firm or sophisticated boutique firm; or other equivalent business experience.
Experience as an Am Law 100 attorney or in an operational/management role in an ALSP is preferred.
Sales Experience- proven track record in business development, client relationship management, and negotiation skills. This involves understanding client needs, proposing solutions, and closing deals effectively.
Delivery Management- experience in leading and managing a team to implement solutions for clients. This includes project management, resource allocation and ensuring timely and quality delivery of services.




This is a hybrid role and will require on-site presence 3 days per week. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant experience & geographic location. The range for this position is $189,000 - $393,000.










Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our Firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP maintains a policy of affording all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity or expression or transgender status), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm’s offices or any other work-related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. EEO.

Mayer Brown is an international law firm positioned to represent the world’s major corporations, funds, and financial institutions in their most important and complex transactions and disputes. We are recognized by our clients as strategic partners with deep commercial instincts and a commitment to creatively anticipating their needs and delivering excellence in everything we do.

We are a collegial, collaborative, and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support, and development they need to grow, thrive, and realize their greatest potential all while supporting the Firm’s client service principles of excellence, strategic partnership, commercial instinct, integrated strengths, innovation, and collaboration across our international firm.

If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Pricing and Legal Project Management department in our Chicago, Charlotte or Houston office as a Client Pricing Analyst.

The Client Pricing Analyst provides support to the Pricing Team to deliver competitive, creative, data-driven pricing to our partners and clients while ensuring profitable growth of the Firm.

Essential Functions:
-Assists with the design, implementation, and tracking of client fee arrangements with the objective of driving improvement in the Firm’s pricing outcomes and profitability
-Performs financial analysis to develop pricing alternatives in response to client requests/RFPs. -Creates financial models to assess the profitability and market competitiveness of the various pricing options and provide related insight and recommendations to Partners and other Pricing Team members
-Supports the Pricing Team members to develop rates, fee estimates, matter budgets and pricing options in response to client RFPs and ad-hoc requests and facilitate approval of same
-Applies business acumen and analytical skills to develop pricing solutions that meet both client and Firm objectives
-Assists in logging pricing opportunities and completing necessary follow-ups
-Assists in testing new pricing tools and software
-Assists the Pricing Team in drafting the financial and pricing components of client RFP submissions
-Assists with post matter financial analysis with the aim of utilizing historical matter data and related insight to assist in the pricing of future matters and improving financial performance
-Assists with development and maintenance of budget templates and other tools for use by partners and Pricing and Legal Project Management team
-Assists with the development of detailed competitor analysis and associated database and bring to bear in development of client fee arrangements
-Assists the Pricing Team and broader Pricing & Legal Project Management team in improving tools and processes related to pricing, matter estimates, matter profitability, post matter analysis and competitor intelligence
-Performs special projects and other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in Accounting, Finance or Business

Professional Experience:
-Minimum of three years of related experience, required
-Prior experience in professional services pricing, negotiations and related areas, preferred
-Prior experience of working within professional services organization or law firm, preferred

Technical Skills:
-Advanced knowledge of MS-Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, required
-Experience using Microsoft Power BI, preferred
-Experience using Microsoft SQL, preferred
-Experience with law firm technology including Aderant Expert and matter planning software, preferred

Performance Traits:
-Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
-Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
-Familiarity with legal rate structures, discount arrangements and alternative fee arrangements a plus
-Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
-Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
-Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment
-Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
-Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
-Superior analytical skills; exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

In office, in person requirement: Tuesday thru Thursday

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401 (k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Description
Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm’s core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth. Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

Legal Project Manager
The Legal Project Manager (LPM) supports client-facing engagements to ensure successful implementation of legal service delivery models and plans. This position provides support for all practice groups and will affect efficiency, quality, profitability, competitive position, and client satisfaction. This position will interact with legal and business professionals internally and externally and will help structure and scale the Pricing and Legal Project Management team’s capability to provide direction, analytics, and coordination to the legal engagements being executed by the firm’s attorneys. The Legal Project Manager maintains professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and firm matters.

Katten offers a hybrid work model, allowing the flexibility to work both on-site and remotely on a regular basis (KattenFlex). The Legal Project Manager can be located in either our Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, or Washington, D.C. office.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following. Other duties may be requested and/or assigned. Essential functions are primary job duties that an individual must be able to perform successfully with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Assist legal teams with the delivery of legal services for complex, high profile client engagements employing project management methods and tools.
- Provide project management oversight, principles, methodologies, and tools as defined by legal teams and practice groups for internal and client-facing projects across a variety of subject matter areas.
- Establish and implement legal project management best practices for scoping, budgeting, monitoring, and communicating throughout the lifecycle of an engagement.
- Provide training and guidance on the principles and benefits of legal project management to all key stakeholder groups, including clients, the firm, and the attorneys.
- Manage assigned projects and associated activities to ensure resources are channeled to produce planned deliverables on time and within scope and budget.
- Work closely with attorneys to support and guide the entire project team in their effort to define and achieve business goals subject to the client’s needs and requirements.
- Monitor the project scope management process to ensure key stakeholders are apprised of scope change requests and impact to project.
- Coordinate with the Pricing team to ensure all learnings and efficiency opportunities are integrated into ongoing pricing efforts.
- Collaborate with team resources to plan for custom solutions and oversee the design, plan, and implementation for client-facing technical or process solutions.
- Follow policies, procedures and documentation created for the Pricing and Legal Project Management departments.
- Manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Train legal teams and clients on the implementation and fundamentals of the LPM.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Pricing and Legal Project Management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree is required; J.D. M.B.A. or PMP certification is preferred. A minimum of 5 years of law firm or legal operations experience is required and three years of formal project management experience is strongly preferred; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Must have an understanding of project estimation and management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle.
- Capacity to learn new technology, tools, and platforms.
- Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. - Must be proficient with advanced Excel analytical functions for data analysis.
- SQL & Microsoft SharePoint experience a plus.
- Demonstrate ability to work across functional teams.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with courtesy, diplomacy, and discretion, efficiently follow written and verbal instructions, provide information, and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, firm management, clients, staff, and outside contacts.
- Excellent organizational, planning and project management skills including record keeping, data collection and system information. Ability to compile and analyze data and furnish concise, detailed information in report format, written correspondence, e- mail or verbally.
- Highly motivated, strategic focus: ability to understand and support firm goals, services, culture, and strategy to present self and the firm in a positive, professional manner. - Understand and stays up to date on current legal market trends, news, and innovations.
- Exhibit high degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, high-stressed, detail-oriented work environment. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow.
- Dependable team player with high energy, creativity and vision who works collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment. Ability to act independently within scope of the position’s responsibilities as a decision-maker and contributor on all levels.
- Excellent analytical and technical skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic with knowledge of all aspects of the business development process in order to perform the essential duties of the position. Proactive with excellent troubleshooting, problem resolution, and follow-through skills.
- Work occasionally requires more than 37.5 hours per week (35 hours per week in New York) to perform the essential duties of the position.

The annualized salary range for this position in the Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. office is $150,000 to $185,000. The annualized salary range for this position in the New York office is $155,000 to $200,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Katten will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Article 9 to Chapter XVIII of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.

We offer an outstanding benefit package which includes: medical/dental/vision, 401k with employer contribution, parental leave, transportation fringe benefit program, back-up care option, generous paid time off policy, and long-term and short-term disability policies.

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA-M/F/SO/Disability/Veteran.

Description
Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm’s core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth. Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

Strategic Pricing Analyst
The Strategic Pricing Analyst supports the firm's pricing and profitability efforts. These efforts will include supporting the work of the Strategic Pricing Managers in gathering, cleaning-up and organizing data for routine and customized analyses, analyzing various fee and pricing options and modeling them for profitability, understanding and summarizing financial information on past client work, assisting in various projects that advance the firm's pricing systems and resources, assisting in the financial monitoring or fee arrangements and assisting in Pricing Operations efforts to adequately organize client financial agreement documentation and reporting. Maintains professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and firm matters.

The Strategic Pricing Analyst can be located in either the Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York or Washington D.C. office. Katten offers a hybrid work model, allowing the flexibility to work both on-site and remotely on a regular basis (KattenFlex).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following. Other duties may be requested and/or assigned. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position. Essential functions are primary job duties that an individual must be able to perform successfully with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Serve as first-level support for incoming requests and reporting projects from adjacent departments and lawyers.
- Pull custom data and draft reports to support routine and ad-hoc financial modeling needs.
- Assist with performing analysis on firm, department, practice group and client matter financial positions.
- Compare financial and operational performance against internal and external benchmarks.
- Perform predictive analysis and modeling to assist in determining the impact of proposed scenarios.
- Support in the production of customized client-facing analytics such as quarterly business reports.
- Assist in the drafting of pricing proposal narrative, including responses to pricing, process, efficiency and monitoring capabilities questions for RFP responses.
- Contribute to the development and production of performance monitoring reports to support legal project management efforts.
- Assist with templates and tools to help standardize pricing procedures and metrics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree required; minimum of three years of professional financial experience, with professional services sector experience a plus.
- Superior analytical skills and strong financial capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work across functional teams.
- Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency of data analysis using advanced Excel analytical functions.
- SQL & Microsoft SharePoint experience a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with courtesy, diplomacy and discretion, efficiently follow written and verbal instructions, provide information and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, firm management, clients, staff and outside contacts.
- Excellent organizational, planning and project management skills including record keeping, data collection and system information. Ability to compile and analyze data and furnish concise, detailed information in report format, written correspondence, e- mail or verbally.
- Ability to understand and support firm goals, services, culture and strategy in order to present self and the firm in a positive, professional manner. Understand and stays up to date on current legal market trends, news, and innovations.
- Exhibit high degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, high-stressed, detail-oriented work environment. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workflow.
- Dependable team player with high energy, creativity and vision who works collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment. Ability to act independently within scope of the position’s responsibilities as a decision-maker and contributor on all levels.
- Excellent analytical and technical skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision and logic with knowledge of all aspects of the business development process in order to perform the essential duties of the position. Proactive with excellent troubleshooting, problem resolution, and follow-through skills.
- Work occasionally requires more than 37.5 hours (35 hours in New York) per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
- We offer an outstanding benefit package which includes: medical/dental/vision, 401k with employer contribution, parental leave, transportation fringe benefit program, back-up care option, generous paid time off policy, and long-term and short-term disability policies.

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer/AA-M/F/SO/Disability/Veteran.

Position Summary:
Reporting to the CFO, the Tax Accountant will work with our external tax consultants to make quarterly estimated tax payments and coordinate all K-1 information necessary for completing the annual return. This role is also responsible for compiling our monthly cash basis financial data for the CFO and committee review.

Essential Functions Include:
• Maintaining our MACRS tax depreciation assets with our fixed asset module.
• Keeping quarterly partner elections up to date for our outside tax consultants to make accurate estimated partner tax payments.
• Partner Pass-Thru Entity (PTE) reconciliation for all partners and capital partner distribution review.
• Updating partner compensation information to outside consultants for final K-1 preparation.
• Review the tax return at the firm and individual partner levels.
• State and Local tax returns, filing and payments throughout the year.
• Advise management about the impact of tax liabilities and corporate strategies or new tax laws.
• Keep up to date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in educational opportunities, participating in professional organizations, keeping up with professional networks and reading professional publications.
• Month-end time entry reconciliation between our time entry and ERP systems.
• Month-end general ledger reconciliation and financial statement formatting.
• Other ad-hoc reporting and financial responsibilities within the firm.

Qualifications and Prior Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of Tax Accounting experience. Experience in law firm preferred.
• Ability to perform basic analysis and calculate key financial metrics.
• Knowledge and understanding of general accounting policies and procedures.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all day-to-day activities.
• Demonstrate a sense of initiative to identify problems and take action to remediate proactively.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to function as a part of a team.
• Ability to prioritize and execute on a diverse range of tasks.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

Position overview:
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) leads and directs all aspects of the firm's finance and accounting groups to maximize financial performance while supporting the firm's strategic goals. The CFO reports to the firm's Chief Operating Officer as a key business advisor and provides guidance and support. The CFO will lead the planning and implementation of strategic finance initiatives in alignment with overall firm goals and continually monitor and assess key business and financial metrics.

CFO responsibilities:
• Lead the firm's strategic and operational finance initiatives, including financial planning and analysis, reporting, accounting, tax, Treasury/financial risk management, budgeting, and billing and collections.
• Develop and implement the firm's financial plans in collaboration with and approval from the Management and Finance Committees. This plan will enable the firm to grow and meet its financial goals and targets.
• Gain a deep understanding of the firm's practice groups, market, and competitive positions. Work closely with the firm's Chair, Management and Finance Committee, administrative leaders, and other partners regarding business planning, identification, and maximization of revenue, profitability, and economic growth opportunities.
• Plan, direct, and oversee all firm financial and accounting functions, including treasury, budgeting, payroll, billing and collections, financial analysis and reporting, financial planning and control, general and subsidiary accounting, partnership accounting, and taxation.
• Serve as an advisor to Management and Finance Committees and Practice Group Leaders regarding strategic planning, leverage, pricing, profitability, growth targets, and revenue goals.
• Review the firm's finance and accounting teams' capabilities, processes, and systems, and recommend improvements. Drive continuous improvement and innovation in finance and accounting functions, especially billing and collections.
• Lead the development of short and long-term financial plans, including budgets, cash flow projections, financial reports, and tax plans.
• Monitor, control, and protect firm assets, including cash and receivables.
• Monitor legislation at all jurisdictional levels to ensure the firm complies with all regulatory agency rules and guidelines. Communicate the impact of new developments and regulations, and ensure that the firm is fully prepared to implement appropriate changes.
• Manage audits, financial services, and banking relationships; serve as firm liaison to the banking community.
• Utilize quantitative and qualitative analysis to evaluate the firm’s progress toward achieving its monthly and annual goals and anticipate obstacles and potential problems to forecast the firm’s future financial results.
• Support the operation of various committees by providing statistical information for compensation decision-making, long-range planning, and budgeting.
• Oversee the preparation and filing of firm tax returns and other government reports on a timely basis.
• Monitor all laws and regulations regarding partnership taxes and counsel the partners on firm-related and personal taxation implications in conjunction with the firm's tax partners.

Education and experience:

A CPA and an undergraduate degree in business, finance, or accounting are required, and MBA or other advanced degree is strongly preferred.

Successful candidates are expected to have fifteen years of progressively responsible relevant financial and accounting experience with five years of CFO level experience or equivalent required. Law firm experience is strongly preferred.

In addition, the ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and characteristics:
• Strong business acumen and ability to develop a clear understanding of the firm's strategic business imperatives.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate and lead through influence rather than control.
• Deep knowledge of general accounting procedures and experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management; experience in audits.
• Experience leading teams with the ability to foster a culture of respect and communication, a commitment to the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Excellent presentation, writing, and verbal communication skills; the ability to interact with all levels in the firm and externally, tailoring communications effectively for diverse groups and stakeholders.
• Strategic orientation, collaborative and flexible style, focus on the highest commitment to professionalism, respect for others, stewardship, collaboration, creating value, and integrity.
• Strategic agility with the ability to assess the current state, look into the future, and see potential opportunities for the firm to undertake.

Jones Day is seeking an experienced Legal Recruiting Coordinator to support the California Region Recruiting Manager in all aspects of the San Francisco office lawyer recruiting processes with particular emphasis on law school recruiting, Summer Associate Program coordination, and first year associate onboarding.



Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Minimum of two (2) years of law firm recruiting experience focused on Summer Associate Programs and law school recruitment activities.
Experience with viRecruit preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see project through completion.
Ability to work and communicate with a wide range of people, including in a team setting.
Ability to establish effective working relationships within the department, Office, and Firm, as well as with vendors and others outside the Firm.


Jones Day offers competitive salaries and benefits to all employees. Compensation is determined upon the market in which the position is located, the responsibilities of the position, the experience and skills of the applicant, and other job-related factors. The starting pay scale for this San Francisco exempt-level position is $90,000 - $105,000.


Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for the position in accordance with San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.


Jones Day is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,200 attorneys in 19 offices: 14 in the U.S., three in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow our staff exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.

The Pricing and Legal Project Management team supports lawyers with the full spectrum of pricing and legal project management needs, including rate management and negotiation, the creation and management of alternative fee arrangements (AFAs), development of product pricing strategies, and implementation of innovative approaches to important business issues that impact client acquisition, retention, and profitability.

The Senior Manager, Legal Project Management will lead and help jumpstart the Legal Project Management function by managing matter setup, budgeting, tracking, and reporting along with other LPM-related tasks. The Senior Manager will also drive projects that support the practice of law by enhancing lawyer efficiency and effectiveness, and improving client service.

Position may be tied to any of Wilson Sonsini’s offices or may be fully remote.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Utilize proven project management techniques and technology to support the efficient management of the firms largest and highest-profile clients and matters throughout all stages of the matter lifecycle including intake, scoping, budgeting, monitoring, and closing.
- Work closely with lawyers and the Pricing team on developing matter budgets and staffing strategies.
- Collaborate with lawyers to understand their business-of-law challenges, then propose and operationalize solutions by working cross-functionally.
- Support and advise on data-related initiatives to extract greater value and insights from historical practice and financial data.
- Create and deploy firmwide training on LPM methodologies and best practices.
- Develop and lead training and implementation of project management systems in the firm.
- Track projects with robust budget vs. actual reporting that accounts for nuance and context beyond financial data.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement initiatives and knowledge management projects and, where appropriate, develop and establish best practices.
- Provide key information and reports on the status of projects to firm and department leadership.
- Liaise with client’s internal legal operations teams and prepare client reporting for bespoke projects.
- Develop and refine scoping and estimate templates and procedures.
- Oversee the management and adoption of the project management systems in the firm for all fixed fee and capped fee matters.
- Identify opportunities to improve the creation of budgets and use of budget tracking for all matters regardless of fee arrangement type.
- Ensure the firm’s lawyers are engaged on their matters while implementing best practices in LPM.
- Draft and edit highly professional, accurate, and actionable email correspondence.
- Assist with pricing requests as needed.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in a business-related field.
- A minimum of 7 years of project coordinating, project analyst, or project management experience in professional services (legal industry experience highly preferred).
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of financial terms and metrics with the ability to adjust necessary levers to improve client and matter performance.
- Extensive financial modelling experience and ability to maintain complex spreadsheets (creative use of formulas, sophisticated data presentation, pivot tables, etc.).
- Ability to evaluate data effectively and present findings to management and lawyers
- Flexibility to adjust work schedule according to workload demands.
- Experience leveraging data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.
- Proficiency with SQL is a plus.

Skills & Knowledge:
- A proactive self-starter, with a drive to grow and enhance the function.
- A strong commitment to excellence, ownership, and accountability.
- Effective leadership capabilities with a proven history of managing and developing teams (whether direct reports or cross-functional).
- Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with staff, senior leadership, and lawyers.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationships.
- Highly effective creating business process documentation.
- Ability to develop, refine, and improve utilization of project management tools.
- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
- Comfortable with analyzing and managing data.
- Excellent analytical and creative problem-solving abilities.
- High degree of efficiency and expertise in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrates a strong sense of urgency and the ability to work under pressure amidst tight timelines.
- Exceptional attention to detail.

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,200 attorneys in 19 offices: 14 in the U.S., three in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow our staff exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.

The Pricing and Legal Project Management team supports lawyers with the full spectrum of pricing and legal project management needs, including rate management and negotiation, the creation and management of alternative fee arrangements (AFAs), development of product pricing strategies, and implementation of innovative approaches to important business issues that impact client acquisition, retention, and profitability.

The Senior Pricing Manager will help lead and manage the annual rate increase and rate negotiation processes, while continually working to create and refine pricing infrastructure. Additionally, they will develop, iterate, and utilize sophisticated pricing and profitability models to support lawyer pricing requests and other pricing projects and initiatives.

Position may be tied to any of Wilson Sonsini’s offices or may be fully remote.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop, define, and implement advanced pricing strategies based on the firm’s financial objectives.
- Lead and manage the annual client rate review and negotiation processes, ensuring competitive positioning while maintaining firm profitability, including analyzing and recommending rates across seniority tiers, geographies, and practice areas.
- Leverage LPM principles and resources to enhance pricing models and profitability analyses.
- Utilize financial modeling to evaluate pricing structures and their impact on the firm’s bottom line, incorporating best practices in financial reporting and internal controls.
- Conduct market analyses to identify pricing opportunities and threats, presenting findings and strategic recommendations to senior management.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across functions, including lawyers, Finance, IT, and Business Development, to create tailored pricing solutions for our clients, prepare RFP responses, and integrate pricing strategies within the firm’s broader operational and technological frameworks.
- Continue to improve upon pricing infrastructure by collaborating with lawyers and Knowledge Management to define key product segments for each area of practice.
- Leverage the firm’s BI platform to facilitate development and visualization of complex analyses.
- Collaborate closely with LPM, Finance, and IT to leverage data analytics and technology solutions, such as Power BI and SQL, to refine pricing models and decision-making processes.
- Foster a culture of continuous process improvement and innovation within the Pricing team, encouraging the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Draft and edit highly professional, accurate, and actionable email correspondence.
- Contribute to innovation and digital transformation initiatives, exploring the use of AI and machine learning to optimize pricing strategies and client value.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, or related field; an MBA or equivalent is a plus.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in financial analysis, with a strong preference for candidates with previous pricing experience in a legal or professional services environment.
- Demonstrated experience in developing complex pricing strategies and managing large data sets to drive decision-making, including the ability to analyze data effectively and present findings to senior management and lawyer leadership.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of effectively articulating pricing strategies and influencing key stakeholders.
- Considerable familiarity with LPM practices and how they intersect with pricing strategy to drive efficiency and client value.
- Effective leadership capabilities with a proven history of managing and developing teams (whether direct reports or cross-functional).
- A strong commitment to excellence, ownership, and accountability.
- Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Extensive financial modelling experience (maintaining complex spreadsheets, creative use of formulas, pivot tables, etc.).
- Proficiency in financial software and tools, including SQL, VBA, Power BI, and Aderant a plus.
- Flexibility to adjust work schedule according to workload demands.

Wilson Sonsini is the premier legal advisor to technology, life sciences, and other growth enterprises worldwide. We represent companies at every stage of development, from entrepreneurial start-ups to multibillion-dollar global corporations, as well as the venture firms, private equity firms, and investment banks that finance and advise them. The firm has approximately 1,200 attorneys in 19 offices: 14 in the U.S., three in China, and two in Europe. Our broad spectrum of practices and entrepreneurial spirit allow our staff exceptional opportunities for professional achievement and career growth.

The Pricing team supports lawyers with the full spectrum of pricing needs, including rate management and negotiation, the creation and management of alternative fee arrangements (AFAs), development of product pricing strategies and innovative approaches to important business issues that impact client acquisition, retention, and profitability.

Our London office is seeking a Senior Pricing Manager to join our dynamic team. This role is instrumental in leading our pricing strategies and initiatives, ensuring our services are competitively and strategically positioned in the market. The ideal candidate will bring a sophisticated understanding of pricing models, keen insight into the UK/European legal market, and deep knowledge of Legal Project Management (LPM) to drive profitability and innovation in service delivery.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop, define, and implement advanced pricing strategies based on our firm’s financial objectives, with full consideration given to the unique offering of the London office, the UK legal market, and pricing capabilities.

- Lead the annual client rate review and negotiation processes, ensuring competitive positioning while maintaining firm profitability.

- Leverage LPM principles and resources to enhance pricing models and profitability analyses.

- Collaborate with stakeholders across functions, including lawyers, Finance, IT, and Business Development, to create tailored pricing solutions for our clients, prepare RFP responses, and integrate pricing strategies within the firm’s broader operational and technological frameworks.

- Utilize financial modeling to evaluate pricing structures and their impact on the firm’s bottom line, incorporating best practices in financial reporting and internal controls.

- Maintain and further develop a deep understanding of the UK/European market’s competitive landscape, using this knowledge to inform pricing decisions and strategies.

- Conduct market analysis to identify pricing opportunities and threats, presenting findings and strategic recommendations to senior management.

- Collaborate closely with LPM, Finance, and IT to leverage data analytics and technology solutions, such as Power BI and SQL, to refine pricing models and decision-making processes.

- Contribute to innovation and digital transformation initiatives, exploring the use of AI and machine learning to optimize pricing strategies and client value.

- Lead education sessions for London-based lawyers to develop their understanding and awareness of effective pricing and negotiation strategies, AFAs, and other value-based proposals; altogether enhancing the firm’s financial literacy and profitability awareness.

- Stay informed of AFA trends within the London legal market, learning and apply new concepts.

- Foster a culture of continuous process improvement and innovation within the Pricing team, encouraging the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.


Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field; an MBA or equivalent is a plus.

- A minimum of 7+ years of experience in financial analysis, with a strong preference for candidates with previous pricing experience in a legal or professional services environment.

- Demonstrated experience in managing complex pricing strategies and large data sets to drive decision-making.

- Deep familiarity with European legal market dynamics and varied pricing methodologies.

- Effective leadership capabilities with a proven history of managing and developing teams (whether direct reports or cross-functional).

- A strong commitment to excellence, ownership, and accountability.

- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, capable of effectively articulating pricing strategies and influencing key stakeholders.

- Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

- Exceptional attention to detail.

- Considerable familiarity with LPM practices and how they intersect with pricing strategy to drive efficiency and client value.

- Proficiency in financial software and tools, including SQL, VBA, Power BI, and Aderant a plus.

- Experience working with US-headquartered law firms a plus.

The Pricing Analyst will learn from a long time expert in the field of Legal Pricing. The Pricing Analyst will create pricing structures, including alternative fee proposals, as part of the firm-wide pricing strategy and report into the Manager of Strategic Pricing. This position will function in a lead role in the interaction with firm partners and leaders in order to help provide analytics, reporting, and tools that promote the pricing vision. The Pricing Analyst will have direct interaction with Partners, Clients and various cross-departmental contacts within Paul Hastings.

In this capacity, the Pricing Analyst will:

1. Manage the firm’s knowledge base of pricing and alternative fee proposals;
2. Analyze client requirements and outside counsel guidelines; Notify attorneys and other key members as necessary; Create processes to help mitigate risk around client policies;
3. Conduct data analysis on existing engagements to help drive understanding of matter/client realization;
4. Fully develop scenarios and models to assess financial impact and profitability of pricing proposals, and assist in the development of creative, workable pricing solutions in response to client demands, including alternative fee arrangements;
5. Assist in developing pricing databases and pre-populated budget templates to improve the firm’s ability to develop accurate budgets, including performing data analysis and research on historical matters to determine cost ranges;
6. Stay informed of current pricing trends within the legal market, and apply learned concepts to help improve the firm’s pricing capabilities;
7. Act as the direct liaison to the firm’s Matter Management/Legal Project Management Initiative;
8. Maintain direct interaction with clients as necessary; and
9. Handle additional related projects as assigned.

Proficiencies:

1. Advanced financial analysis skills including the ability to prepare concise reports to assist firm management in assessing the effectiveness and financial impact of pricing proposals;
2. Advanced knowledge of mathematical and basic statistical concepts, including fractions, percentages, and ratios and apply this knowledge to large volumes of data to reach meaningful conclusions;
3. High level of attention to detail;
4. Advanced organizational skills, including the ability to maintain and track large volumes of data, prioritize workload, coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines and ability to be flexible and adapt to change;
5. High/expert level of proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
6. Ability to learn, leverage and use additional programs, including budgeting and financial management software;
7. Working knowledge of legal services, financial and billing systems;
8. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and relationship-building skills, with the ability to interact effectively with attorneys and firm professional staff of all levels;
9. Ability to work independently and be proactive; and
10. High level of success working in teams virtually and in person.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent experience;
2. At least 5 years of related experience in a law firm or professional services firm (preferred); and
3. At least 5 years’ experience with pricing of legal services preferred, which includes a strong working knowledge of non-hourly pricing models.

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP is one of Canada’s leading business law firms. Advising many of Canada’s corporate leaders, as well as U.S. and international parties with extensive interest in Canada, our more than 1,000 firm members are based in offices in Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Vancouver, Calgary and New York.

Osler prides itself on attracting and maintaining some of the brightest talent in the legal arena. Our lawyers, students, management and staff have created a unique firm culture which nurtures mentoring and the exchange of ideas. Osler is a dynamic and exciting place to further your career or carve out a new path.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Pricing, the Senior Pricing Specialist (Litigation) will work closely with cross-functional administrative and legal teams to optimize litigation pricing models and strategies. This role will be focused on developing complex budgets and Alternative Fee Arrangements (AFAs) and supporting the pricing of Litigation based Requests for Proposals (“RFPs”) within Osler’s litigation practices (class action, commercial litigation, arbitration, tax disputes, intellectual property, etc.) with profitability and client satisfaction in mind.

Major Responsibilities:

-Working closely with the Client Development team and lawyers to assist with the pricing of Litigation based RFPs
-Preparing litigation-specific budgets and developing pricing models in responding to RFPs and developing / maintaining template fixed pricing menus for department use
-Providing financial analysis and pricing scenario modeling for Partners and the Billing Management Committee (BMC) to assist them in making key business decisions
-Developing standardized matter plans (i.e. phase / task & tracking codes) for various matter types
-Routinely working with the National Department Chair (Litigation), Litigation Operations & Products Partner, Head of Osler Works Disputes, and Knowledge Management Lawyer (Litigation) in expanding Osler’s capabilities and tools in pricing, and AFAs in the litigation context
-Supporting the improvement of processes, policies, and procedures with a focus on gaining certainty of client costs in the litigation context and increasing the firm’s profitability
-Analyzing fee data of existing matters and developing templates for different matter types
-Providing training and coaching to peers and other professionals as needed, or in collaboration with others
-Provide other assistance as required, including but not limited to, assistance with the proper set up of AFA arrangements in our billing systems and responding to other general requests

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

This position requires a university degree in a business discipline and a minimum of five years of progressive experience preferably in the legal industry with or without experience in the litigation context. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be acceptable.

Knowledge and Skills

-Strong analytical skills to look beyond financial data / report and prepare concise and actionable insight to aid business decision making and risk assessment
-Working knowledge of pricing, alternative fee arrangements, negotiation tactics and costing of services in the legal or professional services context
-Able to work autonomously and manage multiple engagements with aggressive deadlines.
-Excellent time management and organizational skills in order to efficiently multi-task and prioritize are critical
-Self-starter and a proactive approach with a mindset of continuous innovation and improvement
-Solid knowledge of financial analytical and reporting tools such as Excel (advanced), ADERANT, SQL, MS Access, and Microsoft SQL Analysis Services (SSAS) cubes

For the safety of firm members and visitors, Osler is committed to complying with the recommendations of public health authorities, including with respect to adopting mandatory vaccination policies. Employment at Osler is therefore conditional on complying with any vaccination policies that Osler may adopt from time to time in response to the recommendations of public health authorities.

We are currently working in a hybrid work arrangement, which includes a requirement to work primarily in the office and flexibility to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

Accessibility and Accommodation

We thank all applicants for their interest in Osler; however, only chosen applicants will be contacted. Osler is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, and we welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities and people with diverse backgrounds, identities, and cultures. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates in all phases of the selection process.

Background and Reference Checks

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon background and reference checks, including a criminal record check, credit check, and employment and educational verifications.

If you have the required background with the ability to provide exceptional customer service and wish to work in one of Canada's leading law firms, please reply in confidence with a cover letter and résumé by the closing date.

No agencies or phone calls/emails please.