Associate Principal (Intellectual Property practice)

The role

Associate Principals work in project teams with Vice Presidents and junior staff on client engagements. They manage assigned projects, create client deliverables, and design complex financial models to analyze economic and financial data.

What you will do

• Plan and manage assigned projects and supervise team members
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients
• Create and develop client deliverables including expert reports
• Design complex financial models to analyze economic and financial data
• Direct project team members on scope, deliverables, and deadlines
• Summarize key issues from client documents and analyst reports
• Provide strategic insights to leadership regarding project scope, budget, and staffing
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of analyses and opinions
• Lead and participate in recruiting and professional development efforts

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related analytic discipline
• 7-10 years of finance, accounting or economic work experience
• Proven project management skills
• Strong aptitude in business writing
• Strong teamwork and flexibility
• Exceptional communication skills with both team members and clients
• High level of initiative and responsibility
• Dedication to quality
• Strong work ethic, creativity, and a positive attitude
• Ability to learn quickly, solve problems, and prioritize tasks

Nice to have

• advanced degree desirable
• CFA or CPA professional certification beneficial
• prior consulting or financial services experiences preferred

Benefits

• 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs
• Technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Commuter benefits
• In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers

Before you apply

• Submit a resume including current address, personal email and telephone number
• Submit a cover letter describing interest in CRA and how the role matches goals

About the company

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world.