Consulting Associate; Intellectual Property practice

Position Overview

Cara’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 clients in high‑stakes litigation, mergers and acquisitions, licensing negotiations, regulatory compliance, and tax matters across industries such as software, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer products.

Consulting Associates work closely with senior consultants on project teams. Successful candidates have a strong working knowledge of financial, accounting, and economic concepts and a broad range of research and quantitative skills. A typical Consulting Associate would:

• Assist the project team with the development of appropriate 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).

• 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 Master’s), with prior litigation consulting/valuation experience preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of finance, accounting, and economic methodologies.
• Command of a broad range of research and quantitative analysis skills (including strong Excel skills).
• Curious and analytic thinkers who bring creative approaches to non‑standard problems.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated high level of initiative and leadership.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration capabilities.
• Excellent time management and task prioritization skills.

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

• CRA’s robust skills development programs, including a commitment to offering 100 hours of training annually through formal and informal programs, encourage you to thrive as an individual and team member. Training continues with technical training, presentation skills, internal seminars, and career mentoring and performance coaching from an assigned senior colleague. Additional leadership and collaboration opportunities exist through internal firm development activities.
• We offer a comprehensive total rewards program including a superior benefits package, wellness programming to support physical, mental, emotional, and financial well‑being, and in‑house immigration support for foreign nationals and international business travelers.

CRA creates a work environment that enables our colleagues to benefit from being together in the office to best deliver on our promise of career growth, mentorship and inclusivity. At the same time, we recognize that individuals realize a range of benefits when working from home periodically. We currently expect that individuals spend at least 3 to 4 days a week working in the office (which may include traveling to another CRA office or to client meetings), with specific days determined in coordination with your practice or team.

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.

The annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 – $126,500. Pay within this range may vary based on factors such as education level, experience, skills, geographic location, market conditions, and other qualifications. This position may be eligible for additional bonus incentive compensation.

• Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements, which may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with employer match; life and disability insurance; paid time off (vacation, sick leave, holidays); paid parental leave; wellness programs and employee assistance resources; and commuter benefits.