Senior Analyst, Pricing & Legal Project Management at Gowling WLG Canada LLP

Toronto, Ontario, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pricing Strategy, Financial Analysis, Legal Project Management, Financial Modelling, Scenario Analysis, Profitability Analysis, Data Management, Reporting, Advanced Excel, Power BI, SQL, RFP Support, Process Improvement, Commercial Judgment, Stakeholder Communication, Matter Management

Industry

Law Practice

Description

ABOUT GOWLING WLG At Gowling WLG, our commitment to excellence begins with our people. As an international law firm with offices in Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we’re proud to recruit and retain top talent who bring energy, insight, and a singular focus on delivering exceptional experiences – for our clients and each other. We’re intentional about building a workplace that’s both high-performing and supportive, ensuring that everyone is empowered to do their best work and reach their full potential. Our culture is grounded in our shared values: Raise the Bar, Embrace Differences, and Thrive Together. These values shape how we collaborate, lead, and succeed – across teams, time zones, and career paths. Whether you’re pursuing a role in law or business services, explore what’s possible and make your mark with Gowling WLG. PROFILE The Senior Analyst, Pricing & Legal Project Management provides advanced analytical, financial, and operational support to the firm’s Pricing and LPM functions. This role contributes to the design and execution of pricing strategies, supports complex client proposals and alternative fee arrangements (AFAs), and plays a key role in matter management reporting, budget tracking, and profitability analysis. A core component of the role is partnering closely with lawyers to develop optimal, client-focused pricing solutions that balance competitiveness with profitability. The Senior Analyst acts as a subject-matter resource to lawyers and internal business teams and helps improve processes, tools, and reporting across the department. This position can be based in any of our Canadian offices. RESPONSIBILITIES Advanced Pricing & Financial Analysis * Provide senior-level analytical support for special rate requests, bespoke pricing proposals, and non-standard fee arrangements. * Lead financial modelling and scenario analysis to support client and matter-level rate renewals. * Conduct detailed profitability analyses across pricing proposals, client portfolios, and active matters, delivering insights and recommendations to partners and leadership. * Translate financial data into practical guidance, enabling lawyers to assess pricing options, evaluate commercial risk, and enhance matter performance. Data Management & Reporting * Oversee the integrity and maintenance of pricing agreement data, AFAs, and approved fee structures; prepare quarterly and ad hoc management reports. * Enhance pricing and matter performance reporting using advanced Excel. * Experience with data tools (e.g., Power BI, Power Pivot, SQL) is an asset. * Develop and refine dashboards, modelling frameworks, and reporting solutions to support leadership decision-making and practice group strategy. Legal Project Management Support * Support the development and refinement of matter budgets, including modelling of WIP, fee caps, staffing assumptions, and alternative fee structures. * Monitor budget-to-actual performance throughout the lifecycle of matters, identifying variances, financial risks, and opportunities for optimization. * Maintain and update budget data within Aderant, Power BI and Excel-based tools, and guide lawyers on effective use of budgeting resources. RFP & Proposal Support * Collaborate with Legal, Proposals, and Business Development teams on complex RFP responses for new and existing clients. * Prepare robust pricing models, AFA structures, profitability forecasts, and supporting narrative explanations for inclusion in client proposals. * Ensure pricing components are commercially sound, defensible, and aligned with both client expectations and firm strategy. Process Improvement & Operational Support * Identify and implement opportunities to improve pricing workflows, AFA tracking, reporting frameworks, and matter-opening processes. * Contribute to the development and standardization of tools, templates, and analytical methodologies across the Pricing & LPM function. * Provide guidance and mentorship to junior analysts, reviewing work for accuracy, structure, and analytical rigor as appropriate. QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor’s degree or higher in business, finance, economics, engineering, mathematics, or a related analytical discipline (or equivalent relevant experience). * 3–6 years of experience in pricing, financial analysis, commercial strategy, consulting, legal operations, or a comparable decision-support function within a professional services environment. Experience in a law firm or advisory setting is strongly preferred. * Demonstrated ability to translate data into clear, actionable business recommendations for senior stakeholders. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft concise, structured, and persuasive communications tailored to non-financial audiences. * Strong commercial judgment and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with data tools such as Power BI, SQL, or similar platforms is considered an asset. * Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and accountability. * Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to identify material issues and focus on value-driven outcomes. * Experience supporting pricing discussions, proposals, rate setting, or client-facing commercial negotiations is considered an asset. * Exposure to project management or legal project management practices is beneficial. BENEFITS/PERKS Gowling WLG’s total rewards program is designed to foster a culture where high performance and personal well-being go hand-in-hand. We support your career and life with: * 100% employer-paid health, dental, and mental health coverage, plus an annual lifestyle spending allowance * Benefits coverage for Firm members and their dependents from day one! * 15+ vacation days and hybrid work flexibility * Parental leave top-up for 26 weeks (after 12 months of full-time employment) * Group Retirement Savings Plan with employer match * Financial protection through short & long-term disability, life, accident & critical illness insurance * Employee & Family Assistance Program, guided CBT, and an internal network of 120+ trained Mental Health First Aid responders * Recognition awards, appreciation events, and a supportive, collaborative work culture * Perks and preferred pricing programs, referral bonuses and more The starting range for this role is $70,000 to $90,000. Starting salary will be determined based on an applicant’s individual skills, competencies and unique qualifications. Gowling WLG employees have the potential to exceed this range based on tenure and performance. This position is currently vacant and is open to both internal and external candidates. Gowling WLG is recruiting for this role to support ongoing firm needs and team operations. This employer may use tools within our applicant tracking system that include artificial intelligence–supported features, such as automated candidate matching. These tools do not make hiring decisions; all screening, assessments, and selections are reviewed and completed by human recruiters and hiring managers. Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are in need of accommodation or support at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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Responsibilities

This role provides advanced analytical and financial support for pricing and Legal Project Management (LPM) functions, contributing to pricing strategy design, complex proposal support, and matter management reporting, budget tracking, and profitability analysis. A core function involves partnering with lawyers to create optimal, client-focused pricing solutions that balance competitiveness with profitability while improving departmental processes and tools.