Associate Director - CPPLE

BRG • Emeryville, CA

1d • $125,000 - $300,000

About The Position

Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms, we have in-depth experience across a wide range of industries and markets, from construction and energy to technology and healthcare. No matter what sector your business is in, we have experienced professionals who understand the challenges you face—making us better equipped to help solve them. BRG provides independent advice, data analytics, authoritative studies, expert testimony, investigations, and regulatory and dispute consulting to Fortune 500 corporations, financial institutions, government agencies, major law firms, and regulatory bodies around the world. BRG experts provide sophisticated economic, financial, and analytical advice across a wide range of disciplines, including antitrust and competition policy, complex damages, finance, healthcare, intellectual property, restructuring, valuation, and workforce issues. In addition, the firm assists clients in major industry sectors with compliance, business process improvement, and strategy consulting.
Our Consumer Protection, Product Liability, and Environment (CPPLE) practice works with leading law firms and government agencies on matters involving alleged deceptive practices, product safety, labeling, advertising, and economic damages. We apply rigorous empirical methods to evaluate consumer behavior, assess liability exposure, and quantify economic impact. We are seeking a person with a graduate degree in economics or marketing with strong empirical training and an interest in applying it to real‑world disputes. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high‑visibility litigation and advisory engagements across a range of industries, including consumer products, technology, healthcare, and financial services.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in economics, marketing, or related subjects from a reputable university.
• Minimum eight (8+) years of experience in economic and litigation consulting.
• Strong background in microeconomics, industrial organization, applied econometrics, or consumer behavior.
• Demonstrated experience working with large datasets and statistical programming (Stata, R, Python, or similar).
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency in designing, fielding, and analyzing surveys and experiments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical analysis into clear narratives.
• Desire to work within a team environment.
• Demonstrate an interest in generating business and becoming known in the marketplace as an Expert in their field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement empirical analyses related to consumer behavior, product usage, market structure, and alleged economic harm.
• Build damages models, including overcharge, benefit‑of‑the‑bargain, and restitution frameworks.
• Conduct statistical and econometric analyses using large and complex datasets.
• Design, field, and analyze surveys and experiments.
• Draft expert report sections, memos, and client-facing materials.
• Support testifying experts in preparing testimony and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across EDI, including antitrust, labor, and securities.
• Present analytical findings clearly to internal teams and external stakeholder.

Benefits

• Work directly with leading experts in consumer protection and product liability.
• Engage in impactful, high-stakes matters with immediate real-world relevance.
• Collaborative culture with strong mentorship and professional development.
• Opportunities to contribute across EDI practices, including antitrust and securities, depending on interest and staffing needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level