Associate Director, Strategic Pricing and Legal Project Management

NRF • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

We are a global law firm with a powerful strategic focus and real momentum. Our industry-focused strategy is seeing us take on pioneering work in places that others have yet to reach. Our shared values define our culture and our workplace. You will find us to be unusually collegial, team-oriented, and ready to innovate. We work seamlessly across practices, offices and around the world. This elimination of boundaries has allowed us to evolve into a law firm that works as hard for its culture as it does for its clients. The Associate Director of Strategic Pricing and Legal Project Management supports the Director in developing and executing a team strategy aligned with firmwide goals. This role oversees and manages the combined Pricing and Legal Project Management (LPM) team, serving as a key people leader responsible for guiding, developing, and mentoring team members. The Associate Director is accountable for day‑to‑day operational management, leading complex client engagements, driving performance through data analysis and reporting, and ensuring high-quality delivery of Pricing and LPM services. The role also functions as the Director’s delegate when needed, providing continuity of leadership and maintaining strategic alignment across initiatives. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Support the Director in developing team strategy, executing strategic initiatives and supervising the Pricing and LPM teams. Oversee day-to-day operations of both pricing and legal project management functions to ensure alignment with firm goals. Lead complex client engagements and high-profile projects, providing strategic pricing and project management guidance. Mentor and develop team members, including Senior Managers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Analyze and report on key performance metrics to firm leadership, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement. Act as the Director’s delegate as needed, representing the department in leadership meetings and decision-making forums. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Business Development, Finance, Innovation, Information Technology and Knowledge Management, among others. Drive the development and implementation of tools, templates, and best practices to enhance pricing and project delivery. Ensure compliance with firm policies and procedures related to pricing, budgeting, and client engagement. Stay informed of industry trends and innovations in legal pricing and project management. Please note this job description does not cover or contain all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field
• JD or MBA required
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in legal pricing, legal project management, related professional services roles, or practicing attorney roles
• Must have both legal pricing and legal project management experience
• At least 5 years of direct experience working with firm leadership and firm partners in scoping, developing budgets, identifying material assumptions and exclusions, and conveying the risks/rewards of various pricing proposals in litigation, corporate, and employment and labor practice areas
• Strong analytical skills with experience in financial modeling, budgeting, and performance reporting
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Client relationship management experience and a full understanding of client development drivers
• Proven analytic and decision-making abilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Commitment to confidentiality, discretion, and professional integrity
• Demonstrable experience of thought leadership and innovation in problem-solving

Nice To Haves

• Previous law practice in an AMLAW firm preferred
• Experience with legal technology platforms such as Clocktimizer, Foundation, Aderant Expert, SharePoint and Power BI preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the Director in developing team strategy, executing strategic initiatives and supervising the Pricing and LPM teams.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of both pricing and legal project management functions to ensure alignment with firm goals.
• Lead complex client engagements and high-profile projects, providing strategic pricing and project management guidance.
• Mentor and develop team members, including Senior Managers, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Analyze and report on key performance metrics to firm leadership, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Act as the Director’s delegate as needed, representing the department in leadership meetings and decision-making forums.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Business Development, Finance, Innovation, Information Technology and Knowledge Management, among others.
• Drive the development and implementation of tools, templates, and best practices to enhance pricing and project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies and procedures related to pricing, budgeting, and client engagement.
• Stay informed of industry trends and innovations in legal pricing and project management.

Benefits

• Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family.
• Benefit packages include access to three medical plans, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Employees can also access pre-tax benefits such as health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• Norton Rose Fulbright helps provide financial security by allowing employees to participate in a 401(k) savings plan and profit-sharing plans if eligible.
• Full- time employees are eligible to access fertility benefits designed to support fertility and family-forming journeys.
• In addition to the Firm’s health and welfare benefits above, we offer a competitive paid time off plan, which provides a minimum of 20 days off based on your role and tenure with the firm.
• The firm offers a generous paid parental leave benefit allowing parents to take a minimum of 14 weeks of paid leave to bond with your newborn, or adopted child(ren).
• Employees are also entitled to 11 Firm holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director