Legal Process Engineer

Summary

Baker Donelson is seeking a Legal Process Engineer who will serve as a strategic link between attorneys and cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and client service. The role involves designing and implementing innovative pricing solutions, collaborating with practice leaders, and managing the lifecycle of pricing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute portfolio-specific and matter-specific pricing strategies by mining historical data, designing smart budget models, and teaming with our Legal Data, Costing, and Reporting groups to deliver well-received client proposals
• Serve as a central link between attorneys, clients, and internal operations by translating legal services delivery into clear statements of work, stakeholder analyses, and agile work-breakdown structures that keep every engagement on track and on budget
• Champion project management and continuous improvement by rolling out innovative fee arrangements, task-based billing plans, and workflow enhancements to monitor performance metrics and fine-tune each solution to deliver client value
• Partner with attorneys and marketing teams to craft compelling, client-focused proposals and collateral—showcasing the Firm’s innovative solutions, pricing strategies, and value-driven rates in RFPs, pitch decks, and other customized materials
• Champion firmwide adoption of pricing and innovation tools by presenting at practice-group meetings, delivering targeted training, and creating reusable resources that equip colleagues to win new matters and exceed client expectations
• Become an operational cornerstone for clients’ Legal Operations teams by developing financial tools to track budgets, monitor matters and portfolios, and seamlessly coordinate with attorneys so matters moves forward with economic clarity, speed, and confidence
• Transform data into opportunity by partnering with firm leaders and the Marketing & Business Development team to uncover strategic insights, craft high-impact templates, and shape client-focused pricing strategies that strengthen relationships and win new work
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in legal pricing, financial analysis, or a related field
• Proficiency in pricing software and financial modeling tools
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong leadership, managerial, and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Highly organized, self-driven, and skilled at managing time to juggle multiple projects and proposals, some with tight deadlines while coordinating smoothly with other teams
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
• Adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to maintain effectiveness during change
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines
• Ability to work flexible/extended hours when necessary
• “Do whatever it takes” attitude
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual
• Advanced degree or professional certification preferred
• Preferred experience/certification with project management, process improvement, or knowledge management or willingness to obtain

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in legal pricing, financial analysis, or a related field
• Proficiency in pricing software and financial modeling tools
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong leadership, managerial, and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Highly organized, self-driven, and skilled at managing time to juggle multiple projects and proposals, some with tight deadlines while coordinating smoothly with other teams
• Proven ability to work in a collaborative and fast-paced environment
• Adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to maintain effectiveness during change
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines
• Ability to work flexible/extended hours when necessary
• “Do whatever it takes” attitude
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented individual

Nice to Haves

• Advanced degree or professional certification preferred
• Preferred experience/certification with project management, process improvement, or knowledge management or willingness to obtain

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous benefits
• Corporate discounts
• A working environment of belonging
• Flexibility, including the opportunity to work under a hybrid/remote model