You’re looking for a change, and so are we. At Venable, we know that every new hire brings valuable experience, new perspectives, and a chance to raise the bar on our approach to how we work. That’s why we’re looking for a Senior Pricing Analyst to lead complex pricing initiatives, deliver strategic financial insights, and help shape pricing strategies that drive profitability, competitive positioning, and exceptional client service.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for:
• Leading the development of strategic pricing proposals, budgets, and alternative fee arrangements for client pitches, RFPs, and complex matters.
• Building sophisticated pricing models and profitability analyses to evaluate staffing leverage, realization, fee structures, and revenue opportunities.
• Advising attorneys and firm leadership on pricing strategies, assumptions, risks, approval requirements, and alternative fee structures.
• Conducting competitive market benchmarking and rate analyses to support pricing strategy, proposal positioning, and rate-setting decisions.
• Developing reporting and analytical insights that identify trends, profitability drivers, risks, and opportunities across clients, matters, and practices.
• Serving as a subject matter resource on pricing policies, governance, approval processes, and pricing best practices.
• Delivering training, educational materials, and strategic guidance that strengthen pricing discipline and profitability awareness throughout the firm.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Four or more years of experience in pricing, financial analysis, budgeting, proposal modeling, or profitability management, preferably within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Expert-level Excel and financial modeling skills, including advanced functions, large data analysis, and complex scenario modeling.
• Proven ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business recommendations for attorneys and leadership.
• Strong communication and presentation skills with experience influencing stakeholders across multiple business functions.
• Ability to independently manage multiple complex projects while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and professionalism.
• Experience with pricing, budgeting, business intelligence, benchmarking, and reporting tools; legal industry pricing experience strongly preferred.
Pay Range for Candidates in New York, NY $115,000 - $135,000 per year
The range provided is the minimum and maximum salary that Venable in good faith believes at the time of this posting that it is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications and location.
Committing your time and talent is no small matter—at Venable, we know that superior client service begins with an investment in our people. Our competitive compensation, robust benefits, and programs that support our employees’ well-being, families, and futures reflect our dedication to prioritizing the whole person, not just the professional.
Venable’s benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending and healthcare savings accounts, 401(k) with firm profit share, paid time off, firm paid holidays, wellness and personal advocacy programs, family planning resources and leave programs, tuition reimbursement, and more. New employees are provided a detailed orientation to the firm’s benefit offerings upon hire.
Here, we strive to offer the kind of care that radiates, from our colleagues to our clients, to our communities, so that success finds everyone.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Four or more years of experience in pricing, financial analysis, budgeting, proposal modeling, or profitability management
- Expert-level Excel and financial modeling skills, including advanced functions and complex scenario modeling
- Proven ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business recommendations
- Strong communication and presentation skills with experience influencing stakeholders
- Ability to independently manage multiple complex projects with a high degree of accuracy and professionalism
- Experience with pricing, budgeting, business intelligence, benchmarking, and reporting tools
- Legal industry pricing experience
What We Do
Venable LLP is an American Lawyer Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, DC, with offices in California, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, New York, and Virginia. Its lawyers and legislative advisors serve domestic and international clients in all areas of corporate and business law, complex litigation, intellectual property, regulatory matters, and government affairs.
