Pricing Manager (Disputes)

London, England, United Kingdom

7/4/2025

The role:

We are seeking a driven and ambitious professional to join our dynamic and forward-thinking pricing team. As a core member of the team, you will play a key role in addressing a wide range of pricing enquiries and contributing to the team’s innovative and strategic approach. In addition, you will bring a specialist focus on dispute pricing, risk mitigation, and funding, working closely with our Disputes International Practice Group (IPG) to develop tailored solutions and support complex client challenges in a collaborative and commercial environment.

What will you do:

Global Pricing Strategy:

• Oversee the evolution of the IPG’s global pricing strategy.
• Ensure consistent implementation across all offices.
• Support the Pricing Team’s professional development in this area.
• Supporting the wider Pricing Team in execution of their duties based on the team’s strategic and operational priorities
  
  
  

Client and Partner Support:

• Provide actionable guidance to Partners on pricing strategies at client, matter, and pitch levels.
• Develop tailored, profitable fee arrangements to meet client objectives.
• Respond to client and matter-specific pricing queries, including RFPs.
  
  
  

Client Engagement:

• Prepare for and lead effective pricing conversations with clients.
• Coach Partners on client-facing pricing discussions.
• Process Improvement:
• Continuously enhance disputes pricing processes.
• Track pricing decisions and leverage insights to improve consistency and profitability.
  
  
  

Training and Development:

• Deliver internal training on pricing strategies and client conversations.
• Provide external training to clients on pricing, funding, and insurance arrangements.
  
  
  

Litigation Funding and Insurance:

• Grow and manage relationships with litigation funders, After-the-Event insurers and costs specialists.
• Advise on, negotiate, and structure funding and insurance arrangements.
• Support clients in making informed decisions.
  
  
  

Market Insights:

• Advise on market standards for litigation funding and insurance.
• Explore opportunities to extend risk-based pricing models to other practice areas
  
  
  

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience (legal disputes pricing, funding and/or insurance experience advantageous).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management and ability to handle conflicting priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including influencing and negotiating with senior stakeholders.
• Experience delivering internal and client-facing training.
• Collaborative team player with a client centric and firm-first approach.
• A deep understanding of disputes products and services is advantageous but not a necessity.
• A degree level education or equivalent work experience is advantageous but not a necessity.
  
  
  

Career Level:

The career level assigned to this role is level 4. The career level framework provides a formal structure for the business services functions at the firm. The framework, which ranges from level 1 to level 7, clearly defines the responsibilities, skills and competencies required at each level.

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.