Associate (Intellectual Property practice)

CRA International • Chicago, IL

90d

About The Position

CRA's Intellectual Property practice applies deep expertise in finance, accounting, and economics to the valuation of intellectual property. Patents, trademarks, trade secrets, copyrights, and other intellectual assets are unique, and it takes creativity and intellectual rigor to value these assets objectively. Our expertise is sought by our clients in a variety of contexts, including high-stakes litigation, mergers and acquisitions, licensing negotiations, regulatory compliance, and tax matters. Our experience spans a variety of industries, including software, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer products. Associates work closely with senior consultants on project teams. Successful candidates have a strong working knowledge of financial, accounting, and economic concepts and a broad range of research and quantitative skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related analytic discipline
• Up to 3 years of relevant work experience (up to 2 years with Master's) in accounting or financial/economic analysis
• Solid working knowledge of finance, accounting, and economic methodologies
• Command of a broad range of research and quantitative analysis skills (including strong Excel skills)
• Curious and analytic thinkers who bring creative approaches to non-standard problems
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities
• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills

Responsibilities

• Assist the project team with the development of appropriate financial, accounting, and economic analyses and valuation models to support case theories using spreadsheets and databases
• Conduct industry, market, and competitive research to develop an independent fact base
• Review and summarize client documents and third-party research to identify key information
• Perform interview-based research with client representatives, government entities, and industry associations
• Assist in the production and development of research summaries, expert reports, and the presentation of findings
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of analyses
• Assist with practice development activities (training, recruiting, knowledge management)

Benefits

• CRA's robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs
• Comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package
• Wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being
• In-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees