Pricing & Legal Project Management Analyst - Ottawa, Canada - Gowling WLG

Gowling WLG

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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ABOUT GOWLING WLG
At Gowling WLG, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people.

As a global law firm with offices across Canada, the U.K., Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we pride ourselves on sourcing and retaining top talent who bring energy, passion and commitment to the delivery of outstanding client service.

Employee satisfaction is important to us. We work hard to ensure that our people are motivated, engaged and empowered.

We are guided by our firm's Core Values - The Power of Teamwork, Always Striving to be Better, We all Bring Something Different - in all that we do.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are an integral part of our firm's core values.

We are always striving to build a more equitable, engaging and rewarding workplace by attracting and retaining talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences.

Our aim is to help everyone reach their full potential and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Our diverse group of legal professionals, law students, law clerks, paralegals, legal administrative assistants and business services team members work together, and are respected and valued for their individual contributions.

PROFILE

Our Finance team is looking for a Pricing & Legal Project Management Analyst This position is responsible for providing analytical support to the pricing and legal project management (LPM) function.

This position can be based in any of our Canadian offices

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide analytical support to the Pricing and LPM team ensuring effective and efficient delivery of services to achieve business results.
Maintain a database of pricing engagements, fee proposals, volume discounts and billing guidelines.
In accordance with the firm's pricing governance, followup on pricing proposals status, liaise with the Business Development and Billing groups and affect appropriate changes in the system and database.
Update lawyers on matter budget status to keep matters on budget and on time.
Provide financial and profitability analysis on pricing proposals, historical portfolio activity and current performance.
Provide support in the client/matter rate renewal process.
Update data on the firm's Cael pricing and LPM platform.
Provide assistance related to matter tagging and reporting on matter opening to ensure Alternate Fee Arrangements can be tracked properly in Aderant.
Generate activity reports relating to the Pricing and LPM function.
Other tasks, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

University degree in finance/accounting and 3 years financial analysis experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience; preferably within a law firm or other professional services organization.
Experience in project management is an asset.
Proficiency in data analytics and critical thinking to deliver pragmatic analyses.
Track record of quality analytical output and attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a focus on providing outstanding client service.
Ability to work and collaborate effectively on crossfunctional work teams.
Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
Excellent time management and organizational skills are critical in order to efficiently multitask and prioritize work.
Bilingualism (English/French) is considered an asset.

Gowling WLG employees benefit from a hybrid work environment.

Gowling WLG is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any time during the recruitment process, please let us know.

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