Senior Economist

Overview

Senior Economist - Competitive Salary - San Diego, California, or Durham, North Carolina, United States (hybrid)

Our client is a specialist economic consulting firm currently recruiting a Senior Economist to support and lead complex advisory and litigation engagements. The firm operates at the intersection of economics, law, and business, advising high-profile legal and corporate clients on matters involving valuation, damages, and applied economic analysis. Work is intellectually demanding and impact-driven, with a strong emphasis on analytical excellence, clear communication, and collaboration within high-performing consulting teams.

The Senior Economist will play a central role in delivering economic consulting projects within a litigation and disputes context. This is a senior-level position suited to an economist with a proven track record of managing complex engagements, developing robust economic and valuation analyses, and acting as a trusted advisor to clients, experts, and internal teams. The role offers a high degree of autonomy and the opportunity to shape both project outcomes and the broader intellectual direction of the firm.

• Lead the development of economic approaches to complex litigation and advisory matters
• Design, build, and review sophisticated economic, financial, valuation, and econometric models
• Act as a senior point of contact for clients and experts throughout the lifecycle of engagements
• Take ownership of reports and analytical work products, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and robustness
• Guide and mentor analysts and consultants, setting high standards for analytical quality
• Provide intellectual leadership within project teams and contribute to firm-wide initiatives
• Support the development of research, publications, and internal thought leadership where appropriate

• PhD in Economics, Business, Finance, or Accounting
• Proven post-graduate experience in economic consulting
• Proven experience managing complex projects and multiple work streams
• Advanced quantitative, modelling, and analytical capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior team members and lead by example
• Excellent analytical reasoning, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Exposure to high-stakes, intellectually challenging cases with leading clients
• Senior-level responsibility and autonomy
• Strong emphasis on mentorship, professional development, and long-term career progression
• Competitive overall package aligned with experience

This opportunity will appeal to a senior economist looking to deepen their impact within economic consulting, take ownership of complex engagements, and contribute meaningfully to a specialist advisory environment. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

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