Director, Economics
Secretariat is a global consulting firm whose 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 consulting 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 consulting teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every client 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.
ABOUT OUR ECONOMICS TEAM
Secretariat’s Economics team advises clients on complex business, legal, and regulatory matters where rigorous economic analysis is critical to decision-making. Our work may include evaluating the competitive effects of mergers, estimating lost profits or damages in disputes involving patent infringement or trade secrets, assessing fair compensation issues, and analyzing the impact of market rules and regulations on businesses. Much of our work supports high-stakes litigation, regulatory investigations, and business disputes, requiring strong judgment, technical fluency, and the ability to translate complex economic evidence into compelling narratives for courts, regulators, and decision-makers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
We are currently seeking a Director to join our growing team of economists, statisticians, accountants, and financial analysts. Managers play a key role in leading workstreams, guiding analytical strategy, and developing clear, defensible insights for clients, counsel, regulators, and other stakeholders. 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.
Case Management
Lead one to three cases at a time
Manage teams of Associates
Organize case research and data analysis
Work closely with economists on a regular basis
Data Analysis
Work with complex databases and raw client data in Stata, R, Databricks and other programs
Utilize tools such as Microsoft Excel and ArcGIS for graphical and statistical analysis
Analyze industry participants and characteristics affecting market competition
Calculate cost and damages estimates
Research
Consult with clients and private sources to obtain necessary data
Investigate industries and companies using online and government resources
Review litigation and case documents
Team Leadership
Mentor junior members of the team and contribute to the growth and development of the IP team
REQUIREMENTS:
Degree in Economics, Finance, Data Analytics, or Public Policy (e.g., MBA, MA, MS, PhD preferred).
6 - 10 years of experience at a consulting firm, law firm, regulatory agency, or corporate advisory role.
Proven experience working on high-profile intellectual property matters, antitrust matters or economic analysis in merger and conduct cases.
Strong project management and client-facing skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues clearly to non-experts
Authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship in the future
At Secretariat, we believe in pay transparency and equity. Compensation for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, and location. Further details will be provided during the hiring process.
Pay Transparency
$160,000—$190,000 USD