Principal (Intellectual Property practice)

The role

Principals in the Intellectual Property practice work in project teams to address IP issues in disputes, transactions, valuations, or compliance. They manage projects, supervise team members, and develop client deliverables such as expert reports.

What you will do

• Plan and manage assigned projects and supervise team members
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients
• Assist in the presentation of conclusions and recommendations
• Create and develop client deliverables including expert reports
• Design complex financial models to analyze economic and financial data
• Direct project team members on project 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, Economics, or related analytic discipline
• Solid working knowledge of finance, accounting, and economic methodologies
• Proven project management and team development skills
• Strong business development skills and a record of independently generating client engagements
• Effective business writing and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities
• Excellent time management and detail orientation

Nice to have

• Advanced degree
• CFA or CPA certification
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in accounting or financial/economic analysis, consulting or financial services experience

Benefits

• 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs
• Technical training, presentation skills, 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
• In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers

About the company

Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm providing economic, financial, and business management expertise to law firms, corporations and governments. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis.