Senior Economist - PhD

Compass Lexecon Senior Economist - PhDJOE r: 2026
- Posted: 09/21/2026

Position Title/Short Description

Title:

Senior Economist - PhD Section:
Full-Time Nonacademic Locations:
Chicago, Illinois, UNITED STATES Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATESJEL Classifications:

D0 -- General L0 -- General G0 -- General Keywords:
Econometrics
   IOSalary Range: $250,000

Full Text of JOE Listing:

Compass Lexecon, one of the world's leading economic consulting firms specializing in financial and economic analysis of issues that arise in litigation, regulatory proceedings, and policy matters, is seeking well-qualified candidates for its Senior Economist positions. Leading law firms, corporations, government entities, and others engage Compass Lexecon to assist in high profile finance and antitrust litigation, merger reviews, government investigations, and other matters in the United States, European Union, and worldwide.

Compass Lexecon provides state of the art economic, econometric, and financial research relying on the expertise of its in-house economists and academic affiliates.
   Qualifications
   We are currently seeking full-time economist and econometrician candidates. Ideal candidates possess (or are expecting) a PhD; and have strong analytical and quantitative skills. Senior Economists are involved in all phases of casework, including:
   1. Identifying key economic and financial issues
   2. Supporting senior staff and academic case experts in formulating case strategy
   3. Applying academic research to economic and financial analyses
   4. Developing and implementing economic and financial models
   5. Conducting quantitative and qualitative research
   6. Working with datasets and programming in statistical software such as STATA, R, Python, or Mat Lab
   7. Collaborating on case teams and managing project work streams, including supervising and advising junior staff
   8. Meeting with clients to present concise explanations of complex analyses
   All candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment. Relevant academic, government or consulting experience is viewed favorably, but not required.
   For candidates with a relevant PhD, the base salary for the Senior Economist role is $250,000. Senior Economists are also eligible for a signing bonus and an annual discretionary bonus.

How to Apply

1. Complete an online application
   2. Upload the following documents with your online application:
    Cover Letter (please include any additional location preference)
    Curriculum vitae
    Authored job market paper
   3. Arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent electronically to Economist.
   All materials must be received by November 15, 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Candidates who are focusing their search on industry and consulting and would like to be considered early should indicate that focus in their cover letter.
   We acknowledge that AI is now commonly used for drafting; however, we emphasize the importance of personalization to truly reflect your unique experiences. We are able to recognize applications that are solely created using AI and those that demonstrate individuality.
   Position Classification:
Exempt
   The base salary for this position is $250,000. Sr. Economists are also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus after their first year, based on several factors, including but not limited to employee performance and the overall performance of the firm. Additional compensation may be considered based on relevant work experience, education, and skills. Compass Lexecon offers a compensation and benefits package competitive with other leading economic consulting firms.

Application Requirements :

Letters of Reference External Application Link Application deadline: 11/15/2026

Reference Instructions:

Letters of reference can be submitted through JOE or sent to Economist.