Senior Pricing Specialist

In this senior expert role, you will help shape and implement our firm-wide pricing strategy and ensure that pricing contributes to profitability, competitiveness and client value. Working across practices and jurisdictions, you will collaborate closely with Partners, Finance and Business Development. In addition, you will:

• develop and implement pricing frameworks, guidelines and governance to support a consistent and financially sound approach across the firm;
• act as a trusted advisor to Partners and senior lawyers on pricing strategy, matter pricing, fee arrangements and complex commercial matters;
• support pitches, RFPs and client negotiations, developing tailored pricing proposals where required;
• drive the adoption of value-based pricing and alternative fee arrangements (AFAs) that reflect client needs and market developments;
• support legal teams in scoping and budgeting matters and model different pricing scenarios to find the right balance between competitiveness and profitability;
• analyse and monitor profitability, margins, realisation and budget versus actuals, proactively advising on adjustments where needed, and conduct post-matter reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future pricing decisions;
• develop and improve pricing reports, dashboards and financial models that enable data-driven pricing decisions;
• develop and continuously improve pricing models, tools and processes, staying abreast of market developments and evolving client expectations around value, transparency and fee structures;
• strengthen commercial awareness across the firm by advising, coaching and training Partners and other senior stakeholders on pricing best practices.

• a university degree, preferably a master’s degree, in Finance, Business Administration, Economics or a related field;
• relevant experience in pricing within a professional services environment, preferably within the legal sector;
• excellent financial and analytical skills, including advanced Excel skills, PowerBi skills are considered as an asset
• the seniority and influencing skills to act as a credible and trusted advisor to Partners and other senior stakeholders;
• a strong commercial mindset and the ability to translate financial analysis into clear and actionable pricing advice;
• strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, Business Development and legal teams;
• a proactive and solution-driven mindset, combined with the ambition to continuously improve pricing processes, models and ways of working;
• an excellent command of English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of Dutch and/or French is considered an asset.

An opportunity to take on a senior specialist position with visible impact on the further professionalisation of pricing within a leading international law and tax firm. You will have the opportunity to use your expertise to advise senior stakeholders and further develop our pricing strategy and practices.

We offer an attractive employment package, including:

• a monthly salary starting at €6700, based on your knowledge and experience;
• 8% holiday allowance;
• 26 vacation days;
• a collective bonus scheme;
• pension plan through Cappital a.s.r.;
• a mobility scheme offering a choice between a mobility budget and a lease car;
• plenty of opportunities for personal development and flexibility, including hybrid working.

You will join Commercial Excellence (CE), which forms part of our Commercial & Legal Excellence (CLE) department, and report directly to the Head of Commercial Excellence. In this senior specialist role, you will work closely with Partners, Practice Leaders, Finance and Business Development.

The position is based in Amsterdam and has a firm-wide and international scope, supporting different practices and offices. This includes occasional travel to our offices in Belgium, Luxembourg and Switzerland. For key pricing matters, you may also be directly involved in discussions and negotiations with clients.

As an individual contributor without direct reports, your impact comes primarily from your expertise, advisory capabilities and ability to influence stakeholders across the firm.

Loyens & Loeff, as One Firm: Law & Tax, provides unique support to international and domestic companies, financial institutions and investors. More than a thousand lawyers, tax advisers and civil-law notaries work together to deliver smart and efficient solutions under Dutch, Belgian, Luxembourg and Swiss law. From our home markets and offices in London, New York and Paris, we have a particular focus on Private Equity & Funds, Real Estate, Life Sciences & Healthcare, and Energy & Infrastructure.

At Loyens & Loeff, we strive to create an inspiring, inclusive and enjoyable working environment where our colleagues can reach their full potential. As a high-performance organisation, we believe it is our 'alchemy of talent', the combination of different talents, perspectives and experiences, that enables us to excel. That is why we actively foster a diverse and inclusive workplace in which everyone is encouraged to contribute their unique strengths.

Research shows that some candidates are less likely to apply when they feel they do not meet every requirement listed in a vacancy. At Loyens & Loeff, we value potential, motivation and diversity just as much as experience. Are you interested in this role but unsure whether your profile is a perfect match? We encourage you to apply anyway or contact one of our recruiters for an informal conversation. We are happy to discuss the possibilities.

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