Director of Strategic Pricing - Washington - Venable LLP

Description

Overview

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 Director of Strategic Pricing. The Director will lead the firm's pricing function to drive profitable growth and a competitive market position by partnering with attorneys and firm leadership to develop and execute pricing strategies across matters and clients.

Responsibilities

• Acting as a strategic advisor on pricing and value, partnering with firm leadership and attorneys to develop pricing strategies that enhance profitability, competitiveness, and client outcomes.
• Leading firmwide pricing strategy and governance, establishing clear frameworks, playbooks, and approval standards that support consistent, high-quality pricing decisions.
• Overseeing alternative fee and complex pricing arrangements, including fixed, capped, phased, portfolio, subscription, and success-based models.
• Driving profitability and margin improvement through analysis of matter, client, and portfolio economics, translating insights into practical guidance on pricing, staffing, and leverage.
• Advancing pricing capabilities, tools, and analytics, including dashboards, KPIs, and emerging AI-enabled solutions that improve pricing quality, speed, and adoption.
• Partnering cross-functionally with Finance, Billing, Client Solutions, Legal Project Management, Analytics, and Business Development to ensure pricing strategies are commercially sound and operationally executable.
• Leading and developing a high-performing pricing team, providing coaching, prioritization, and performance management while serving as a visible department leader.
• Driving change management and attorney enablement, building firmwide pricing fluency through training, coaching, and clear communication of best practices.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 progressive years of experience with increasing responsibility for strategic pricing, including a management role within a pricing function, within a legal or other professional services environment.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience overseeing a team, including experience measuring and managing performance at both individual and team levels.
• Expertise in law firm pricing and commercial arrangements, including AFAs and rate strategy.
• Strong analytical capability with experience in financial modeling, scenario analysis, and interpreting matter economics (realization, profit margin, leverage, utilization impacts, etc.).
• Experience using data and reporting tools/technology for analysis and modeling; ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
• Skill at cultivating strong relationships, serving as a trusted advisor within the organization, and fostering a positive, engaging environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, effectively engaging individuals at all levels of the organization and conveying complex issues clearly, concisely, and persuasively.
• A high level of interpersonal skills, demonstrating poise, tact, and diplomacy in handling sensitive and confidential situations.
• A drive for continuous improvement, enhance operational efficiencies, and implement automation while fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Client-focused and responsive, with a consultative approach to understanding and meeting needs. Skill in addressing sensitive inquiries or complaints effectively and in a timely manner.
• Skill at working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, effectively managing multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range for Candidates in Washington, DC: $200,000 - $265,000 per year

Pay Transparency Range for Baltimore, MD: $190,000 - $255,000 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.