Consulting Associate (Intellectual Property practice)

The role

Consulting Associates work closely with senior consultants on project teams. They develop financial, accounting, and economic analyses and valuation models to support case theories.

What you will do

• Assist the project team with the development of appropriate financial, accounting, and economic analyses and valuation models using spreadsheets and databases
• Conduct industry, market, and competitive research to develop an independent fact base
• Review and summarize client documents and third-party research to identify key information
• Perform interview-based research with client representatives, government entities, and industry associations
• Assist in the production and development of research summaries, expert reports, and the presentation of findings
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of analyses
• Assist with practice development activities

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Economics, or related analytic discipline
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience (up to 2-4 years with Master's)
• Solid working knowledge of finance, accounting, and economic methodologies
• Command of a broad range of research and quantitative analysis skills (including strong Excel skills)
• Curious and analytic 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

Nice to have

• prior litigation consulting/valuation experience

Benefits

• 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs
• technical training
• presentation skills training
• internal seminars
• career mentoring and performance coaching
• 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

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.