Overview
A leading global consulting firm is seeking an Associate Principal (Intellectual Property practice).
The firm’s Intellectual Property practice brings 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, the firm is hired to quantify and provide independent, expert testimony on damages in patent, trademark, trade secret and copyright infringement matters. The firm 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.
Key Responsibilities
Associate Principals 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:
- 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 conclusions and recommendations;
- Create and develop client deliverables including expert reports summarizing 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.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related analytic discipline, advanced degree desirable;
- CFA or CPA professional certification beneficial, but not required;
- 7-10 years of finance, accounting or economic work experience, prior consulting or financial services experiences preferred;
- Proven project management skills and a 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.
