Senior Associate, Intellectual Property

Secretariat•Washington, DC

About The Position

Secretariat professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world. When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing elite team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions. Our globally integrated teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and – most importantly – you. Make your impact at Secretariat. Secretariat’s world-leading intellectual property experts provide analysis, opinions, and expert testimony in some of the largest and most complex intellectual property litigations, regulatory proceedings, and strategic advisory engagements in the marketplace. Our expertise in economics, finance, statistics, and accounting provides a foundation for delivering excellence to our clients. We are currently seeking Senior Associates to join our growing team of economists, statisticians, accountants, and financial analysts. We apply our expertise to solve challenging problems – our projects involve high-stakes matters that provide an opportunity to work with prestigious law firms, government entities, Fortune 500 companies, and high-growth corporations in a dynamic, team-based organization. Prospective candidates must possess a strong academic record, excellent analytical and quantitative skills, the ability to work effectively in teams, remarkable communication skills, creativity, and drive to succeed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or related field
2-4 years of experience in a similar role either in a consulting firm, accounting firm or corporate advisory role
Proficient using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience in Stata, Python, or R
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience analyzing data and information to extract insights
Motivation to exceed expectations
Creativity, innovation, and intellectual curiosity
Organization, accuracy, and strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be authorized to work in the US with no need for sponsorship in the future

Responsibilities

Building quantitative models using financial and/or data applications
Identifying and synthesizing research on marketplace dynamics, conduct of market participants, and competitive performance
Assembling, processing, and analysing raw economic, financial, and operational data
Assisting with crafting analytical arguments; drafting reports, memoranda, and letters
Assisting with creating professional-grade presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint or similar software
Constructing econometric models using statistical software such as R or Stata (and in certain cases, advanced computer programming using programs such as Python)