Senior Associate (Intellectual Property practice)

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting or related field, advanced degree desirable;
• 6 to 10 years of finance, accounting or economic work experience with prior consulting or financial services experience preferred;
• CFA or CPA professional certification is beneficial, but not required;
• Proven project management skills;
• Curious and analytical thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems;
• Effective written and oral communication skills;
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership;
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities;
• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills;
• Clear and demonstrated interest in consulting through coursework, work experience, or activities;
• Demonstrated understanding of, and ability to explain, economic, financial and/or accounting concepts, and quantitative and qualitative analysis methods.
• To Apply
• To be considered for this position, please submit the following:
• Resume - please include current address, personal email and telephone number;
• Cover letter - please describe your interest in CRA and how this role matches your goals.
• Career Growth and Benefits
• We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.
• Work Location Flexibility
• CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits w

Additional Information

About Charles River Associates Since 1965, Charles River Associates has been a premier consulting firm that offers employees a place to learn from a diverse group of consultants, industry experts, and academics. At CRA you will be exposed to leading minds who use economic, financial, and business analysis to solve complex world problems for an impressive roster of clients, including 94% of the top 100 law firms, 80% of the Fortune 100 companies, and government agencies around the globe. Through a collegial environment, formal and informal training opportunities, and a broad array of professional development resources, your experience at CRA will open doors for you as you accelerate your career. Position Overview In our Intellectual Property practice, we bring analytical rigor and objectivity to all types of IP issues, whether in the context of high-stakes disputes, transactions, valuations, or compliance matters. In the dispute context, CRA is hired to quantify and provide independent, expert testimony on damages in patent, trademark, trade secret, and copyright infringement matters. CRA is also hired to perform valuations of IP for the purpose of mergers and acquisitions, licensing negotiations, or tax reasons, and to evaluate strategic business decisions as they relate to a client's intellectual property holdings. Our Senior Associates work in project teams with Vice Presidents and junior staff on a variety of client engagements across industries. You need a solid working knowledge of financial and economic concepts, and proven project and people management skills. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): Effectively plan and manage assigned projects, including supervising and being accountable for the work of other team members; Act as a primary point of contact for clients and assist in the presentation of our conclusions and recommendations; Create and develop client deliverables including expert reports summarizing our opinions; Independently conceptualize and identify issues, design complex financial models to analyze economic and financial data, and oversee the creation of analyses; Direct project team members on project scope, deliverables, and deadlines; Summarize key issues identified from the review by team members of client documents, analyst reports, and third party financial, market and industry data; Provide strategic insights to leadership team regarding project scope, budget, and staffing; Ensure the integrity and accuracy of analyses and opinions; Lead and participate in recruiting and professional development efforts, as well as other practice, office and corporate initiatives. Minimal travel is required in the Intellectual Property practice.

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