Associate Director, Damages and Valuations

Job Description:

ABOUT THE FIRM

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.

ABOUT OUR DAMAGES & VALUATIONS TEAM

As part of our expanding Damages & Valuations team, you will join a select group of the world's foremost experts and advisors.

The facts prove it.

We are ranked #1 in Global Arbitration Review's prestigious Expert Witness Firm Power Index in 2024, and over 90% of our testifying experts are recognized as leading experts by Who's Who Legal.

We are a collaborative team of experienced accountants, economists, PhDs, certified business valuators, investment analysts, and industry specialists - all working together to address the most complex litigation and strategic commercial questions no matter the industry or global location.

Responsibilities:


* Independently draft sections of damages and valuation reports, expressing technical data in a clear and concise narrative


* Communicate with clients and counsel


* Prepare for and attend hearings, trials and mediations


* Conduct financial and industry research


* Analyse financial and non-financial information, and summarize and report findings to team members and to clients


* Develop valuation parameters (i.e.

discount rate, forecasts, etc.) and prepare financial models


* Prepare critique reports examining the conclusions of other experts


* Manage the day-to-day requirements of multiple engagements


* Manage junior level staff, provide coaching and development.

Review and QC work


* Develop positive relationships with colleagues, peers and clients


* Assist in business development pursuits - proposal/presentation preparation, attend conferences and networking events


* Assist in identifying the best approach to individual litigation/arbitration matters to assist clients in attaining a desired legal decision

Requirements:

• At least 10 years' experience in disputes, economic damages and/or business valuation

• Able to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations

• Able to develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems

• Able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure

• Excellent listening, verbal, written, technical, and ...