Associate Principal (Intellectual Property practice)
About the role
Charles River Associates is a premier consulting firm founded in 1965, known for its expertise in economic, financial, and business analysis. The firm serves a wide range of clients including top law firms, Fortune 100 companies, and government agencies globally. It provides a supportive environment for professional growth through various training and development opportunities.
Position Overview
In the Intellectual Property practice, CRA applies analytical rigor to IP issues such as disputes, transactions, valuations, and compliance. We provide expert testimony on damages in patent, trademark, trade secret, and copyright infringement cases, perform valuations for mergers and acquisitions, licensing negotiations, and tax reasons, and evaluate strategic business decisions related to intellectual property.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
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 & 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 when working from home periodically. We currently ask that individuals spend 3 to 4 days a week on average working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to a client's location), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.
Our Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity
Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Salary and other compensation
A good-faith estimate of the annual base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $170,000. Stating pay within this range may vary based on factors such as education level, experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position may be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation.