U.S. Consultant - 2027

About the role

L.E.K. Consulting is a premier global strategy consulting firm that partners with clients to solve their most critical business challenges and deliver high-impact outcomes. We bring deep industry expertise and rigorous, evidence-based insight to global corporations, growth companies, and private equity investors, helping them turn strategy into action.

The Consultant role is at the core of our case team structure. Consultants guide case teams to provide breakthrough insights that create real value, driving teams to deliver actionable advice and strategies to help our clients win.

Responsibilities

• Break down and outline the client’s key strategic issues
• Design and supervise the team’s core research tasks and analyses day-to-day
• Develop presentations and other deliverable structures
• Participate in the communication of project conclusions to client senior management
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and feedback to more junior staff

Why L.E.K.?

• Early management responsibility: Consultants manage the case process and Associate teams (L.E.K. hires two undergraduates for every new Consultant).
• Breadth of experiences: Consultants work on ~6-10 projects a year across industries and services, with a focus on strategy and M&A, providing faster development of business acumen.
• Fun, stimulating work environment: Teams spend more time in their home office relative to peer firms, with a vibrant social culture including case team events, office parties, and non-profit involvement.
• International exposure: Approximately one-third of projects involve an international component, allowing Consultants to work on international case teams or relocate to international offices.
• Upward mobility: L.E.K. is a meritocracy with an entrepreneurial culture and frequent feedback, rapidly progressing responsibility to accelerate development.

Qualifications

We seek candidates who demonstrate leadership, drive, intellectual curiosity, strong analytical ability, a collaborative mindset, and uncompromising ethics. Qualified candidates typically meet one of the following criteria:

• Enrolled in an MBA program with an expected graduation date between April and June 2027
• Possess advanced degrees or several years of experience in roles requiring strong problem-solving, structured thinking, and data-informed decision-making

As part of the selection process, candidates will complete an online assessment to evaluate skills, strengths, and potential.

Pay

The base salary for this position is $185,000 annually, with additional performance bonus and profit sharing.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• HSA contributions (where applicable)
• Paid time off
• Other firm-sponsored benefits

Schedule

This role follows a hybrid work model. Employees are required to be in their assigned home office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week, as well as the first Friday of each month.