Manager of Pricing and Legal Project Management

Job Description

Job Description

UB Greensfelder LLP has an opening for a full-time Manager of Pricing and Legal Project Management in the Accounting Department to work in the Cincinnati, Cleveland or St. Louis office. This strategic role will oversee all rate setting, matter pricing, and legal project management at the Firm. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and strategic information is provided to Firm partners and leadership to make key business decisions on an ongoing basis.This role is eligible for occasional hybrid work after the initial onboarding period.

UB Greensfelder LLP is an Am Law 200 law firm dedicated to exceeding client expectations and delivering superior, customized legal solutions. The firm's attorneys advise regional, national, and global businesses on a wide range of sophisticated legal matters across more than 25 specialized practice and industry groups. Renowned for its best-in-class client service and litigation excellence, UBG was named "2025 Ohio and Missouri Firm of the Year" byBenchmark Litigationand consistently earns top-tier accolades from Chambers and Partners. Established in 2024 through the merger of Ulmer & Berne LLP and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., UB Greensfelder has quickly emerged as a super-regional powerhouse firm in the Midwest and in top-tier business centers. For more information, please visit Our Business Begins With You.

Position Responsibilities Include :

• Oversee the Firm's annual rate setting process
• Develop and execute on a formal client rate management
• Work collaboratively with Firm partners on developing value based pricing for RFP responses
• Work collaboratively with the Firm's Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer to develop go-to-market strategies
• Develop matter budgets and assist partners in managing the delivery of matters to those budgets
• Meet individually with partners to provide actionable guidance on improving client profitability
• Support the submission for Litigation Funding proposals
• Select and implement new technology to support the Firm's pricing and LPM function
• Study and recommend improved processes for the pricing and LPM function.
• Assist the Director of Finance and CFO with special projects as needed.

Qualified Applicants Will Have :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CFA, CPA, or MBA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience, preferably at a legal or services firm, including 5+ years of managerial experience.
• Experience developing complex pricing models
• Project management experience in delivering professional services
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort communicating complex topics to diverse audiences
• Ability to delegate, instruct, and evaluate staff, including goal setting, performance review requirements, and skill assessments.
• Excellent organizational, stress, and time management skills; demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate to management in a clear, concise manner to facilitate information sharing and decision-making.
• Excellent customer service skills in managing and responding to firm needs, soliciting feedback to improve service, and meeting commitments.

UB Greensfelder provides top-quality, sophisticated legal services, serving business clients ranging from small entrepreneurs to international companies. Our work environment is business casual and we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with employer contribution, short and long term disability plans, life insurance, well-being initiatives, and paid parental leave programs. If you desire to work in a truly people-focused environment for a firm that values its employees, then UB Greensfelder is the firm for you.

UB Greensfelder recognizes the importance of forming inclusive teams of attorneys and staff to foster an environment where creative solutions are made for our clients, and all have the opportunity to thrive and succeed. We encourage candidates from a variety of backgrounds to apply to be a part of our team.