Job Description

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 125 list, placing us among the top 125 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

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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.

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

Do you enjoy working with financial modeling? Do you have a depth of strategic pricing experience? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a specialized group to help determine an organization's pricing and client value strategies? Then our Senior Pricing Analyst opening might be just the position for you! This role is perfect for the individual who is looking to be on the front line of strategic pricing and see their work have an immediate impact on Benesch through their efforts.

The Senior Pricing Analyst works closely with the Pricing Manager and Director of Client Value & Practice Management to produce creative and workable pricing solutions that align with the firm's financial goals and client service objectives. Imperative to the role is the ability to analyze complex financials, develop data-rich pricing models, and provide actionable advice to support decision-making at the matter, client, portfolio, and practice levels. Because the Senior Pricing Analyst collaborates closely with partners and other internal and external stakeholders, candidates must demonstrate a deep understanding of legal services pricing, profitability drivers, and market trends. This position requires continuous learning through legal industry organization/society membership and keeping pace with developments related to pricing, profitability, reporting, technology, and data analysis.

Essential Functions:

1. Participates in the development and execution of creative pricing strategies and client fee arrangements that improve the firm's profitability while delivering value to clients.

2. Leverages historical matter data to identify comparable engagements and develop defensible pricing, resourcing, and efficiency recommendations.

3. Collaborates with partners, practice groups, business development staff, and pricing team members to design a high volume of data-driven matter budgets, fee proposals, and alternative fee arrangements (AFAs) in response to client needs and RFPs.

4. Utilizes pricing technologies and analytics to automate analyses, extract actionable insights from large datasets, and improve the overall pricing processes.

5. Conducts post-matter financial reviews by analyzing historical matter data (utilization, realization, financial performance) to inform future pricing decisions and enhance matter profitability and performance.

6. Develops and maintains pricing tools, templates, and databases (including budget models, AFA tracking, and competitor pricing intelligence) and drive process improvements to increase pricing efficiency, consistency, and accuracy.

7. Partners with the Legal Project Management team in connection with approved budgets, AFAs, and similar complex pricing structures that require ongoing monitoring, reporting, and variance tracking. Outline risks and serve as resource for ongoing analysis of projected financial outcomes as well as necessary adjustments to enhance profitability.

8. Monitors market trends and competitors' pricing strategies to maintain awareness of industry standards and recommend adjustments to the firm's pricing strategy.

9. Trains and guide attorneys and staff on pricing best practices and tools, enhancing firmwide understanding of legal pricing, budgeting, and profitability drivers.

10. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

The Senior Pricing Analyst requires a bachelor's degree and eight years of analysis experience, including at least five years in legal pricing or financial analysis, with strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem‑solving skills. Must be able to synthesize quantitative and qualitative data, apply market trends and best practices, and communicate complex financial information clearly to partners, attorneys, and clients. Demonstrated professionalism, sound judgment, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment is required. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and analytical tools is required, with PowerBI, SQL, and Aderant experience preferred. The Senior Pricing Analyst must have a service‑first mindset, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, a commitment to professional development, and flexibility to work outside normal business hours when needed.

The salary range for this position is $95K to $115K.

Please note that quoted salary ranges are based on Benesch's good faith belief at the time of the job posting and are not a guarantee of what final salary offers may be. Base pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay is only one part of the Total Rewards that Benesch provides to compensate and recognize our staff professionals for their work. Full-time positions are eligible for a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

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 Christine Watson at cwatson@beneschlaw.com.

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