Consulting Associate (Intellectual Property practice)

Position Overview

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 contexts including high-stakes litigation, mergers and acquisitions, licensing negotiations, regulatory compliance, and tax matters. Our experience spans software, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer products.

Responsibilities

• Assist the project team with the development of 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).

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Economics, or related analytic discipline.
• 3–5 years of relevant work experience (up to 2–4 years with a Master’s), with prior litigation consulting/valuation experience preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of finance, accounting, and economic methodologies.
• Strong Excel and quantitative analysis skills; ability to conduct broad research and data analysis.
• Curious and analytic thinkers with creative approaches to non-standard problems.
• Effective written and oral communication skills; high level of initiative and leadership.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities; excellent time management and task prioritization.

Application Materials

• Resume – please include current address, personal email and telephone number.
• Cover letter – describe your interest in CRA and how this role aligns with your goals.

Career Growth and Benefits

• Robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, plus leadership and collaboration opportunities through internal firm development activities.
• Comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming, and in-house immigration support for foreign nationals and international travelers.

Work Location Flexibility

CRA supports a work environment that balances office collaboration with flexible work arrangements. The current expectation is to spend at least 3–4 days per week in the office, with specific days coordinated with your practice or team, and may include travel to another CRA office or client meetings.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River Associates is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.