Pricing Analyst

London, England, United Kingdom

2/11/2025

The role:

We are looking for a Pricing Analyst to join our Legal Operations department. The role will involve supporting the Pricing Team and wider firm to devise pricing strategies that meet the client’s legal spend objectives whilst proving profitable for our firm.

What will you do:

• Working with the Head of Pricing and the Pricing Manager to develop fee options in response to RFPs and ad-hoc client and matter requests.
• Preparing analysis to support proposed fee arrangements and rate negotiations.
• Helping client teams to articulate our pricing in a client friendly way.
• Undertaking analysis of financial data to identify trends, and opportunities to help proactively inform future pricing and matter management decisions, including undertaking matter/client deep dives to identify areas of improvement.
• Identifying opportunities to involve our Legal Project Managers in live matters.
• Tracking pricing decisions and analysing performance of existing fee agreements to identify opportunities for future improvement.
• Managing e-auctions.
• Continuously improving the firm's global pricing processes.
• Supporting the design, development and implementation of self-service pricing tools.
• Updating the pricing intranet page to aid the sharing of knowledge and access to useful information.
  
  
  

What we are looking for:

• Excellent numerical skills.
• Commercially driven.
• Client focused.
• Highly proficient in excel.
• Able to work effectively as part of a diverse and inclusive team.
• Able to develop professional relationships and build business through diverse networks.
• Flexibility and a willingness to work additional hours on occasion as required.
• Previous financial analysis and/or pricing experience in a professional services firm would be a distinct advantage.
  
  
  

Here at Simmons & Simmons:

Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive. Our culture is built on work that matters, you will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects, using your influence to create positive impact for our clients, society and the planet. We also ensure that everyone’s voice is heard from day one, irrespective of job title, qualification, or background. You’ll be encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will be provided with a platform to excel, enabling you to exceed your career ambitions and do things you never thought were possible.

Some key information:

• We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution.
• Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences).
• We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands.
• We bring together the best legal advice from our established legal teams with non-traditional capabilities via Simmons & Simmons Solutions that enhance, expand and differentiate the Simmons offering.
• We are proud to rank as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.
• We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers.
• We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture.
• All UK offices have their own artwork collections – including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists.
• We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our Business Plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm.
  
  
  

Equal opportunities:

We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to:

• Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families.
• Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require.
• Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs.
• We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues. More information about these networks can be found in the D&I Information booklet that candidates are sent when invited to interview.
  
  
  

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We are looking for individuals who are passionate and eager to learn and grow with us. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be a great addition to our team.

If you’re interested in finding out more about this position, please contact the Recruitment Team . To apply for the role, click on the link at the bottom of the page or visit our career page for more details.