NERA Senior Consultant/Director – International Arbitration

Since 1961, NERA has provided unparalleled guidance on the most important market, legal, and regulatory questions of the day. Our work has shaped industries and policy around the world. Our field-leading experts and deep experience allow us to provide rigorous analysis, reliable expert testimony, and data-powered policy recommendations for the world’s leading law firms, corporations, regulators, and governments.

About the role

We are looking for an intellectually curious, independent-minded team player with an entrepreneurial spirit to join our International Arbitration line of business as a Senior Consultant or Director. This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate with economists and industry experts in applying quantitative methods to address economic and financial topics, including asset valuation, regulatory analysis, and market analysis within international arbitration, cross-border commercial disputes, and regulatory proceedings across multiple industries worldwide.

Ideal candidates will bring experience across key verticals such as financial services and securities, insurance, banking, and other sectors. Qualified candidates will have 6-8+ years of experience and be experts in supporting international arbitration on high-value matters. They should have experience in testifying, leading projects, and managing P&L. Candidates will operate independently, build and run a “microbusiness” inside a broader platform, and own client relationships while delivering high-quality work.

NERA offers opportunities for growth and professional development, allowing progression from a seasoned senior to expert, and the ability to work across a broad range of industries, including mining, infrastructure, and energy. Our flat structure enables Partners to own P&L, manage teams, lead client work, and foster a collegial environment with strong collaboration across the firm. We provide world-class support staff, including PhDs, top-tier STEM talent, and significant project management and analytical resources, along with strong brand recognition in regulatory and litigation arenas.

Responsibilities

• Apply quantitative methods to economic and financial topics in international arbitration, cross-border commercial disputes, and regulatory proceedings.
• Lead projects and manage P&L for a "microbusiness" within the firm.
• Testify as an expert on high-value matters.
• Build and maintain client relationships while delivering high-quality, unbiased findings.
• Collaborate with economists and industry experts across multiple industries.

Requirements

• 6-8+ years of experience supporting international arbitration on high-value matters.
• Experience in testifying, leading projects, and managing P&L.
• Expertise in key verticals such as financial services and securities, insurance, banking, or related sectors.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to operate independently.
• Passion for owning client relationships and delivering high-quality work.

Pay

The applicable base salary for this role is $225,000 – $275,000 per year. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, and education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. This position may also be eligible for performance-based incentives.

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package including health and welfare benefits.
• Tuition assistance.
• 401K savings and other retirement programs.
• Employee assistance programs.

Schedule

NERA is committed to hybrid work, which includes the flexibility of working remotely and the collaboration, connections, and professional development benefits of working together in the office. All colleagues are expected to be in their local office or working onsite with clients at least three days per week. Office-based teams will identify at least one “anchor day” per week on which their full team will be together in person.