Associate Director, Global Investigations & Disputes

Atlanta, Georgia, United States;
Boston, Massachusetts, United States;
Chicago, Illinois, United States;
Dallas, Texas, United States;
Denver, Colorado, United States;
Houston, Texas, United States;
Los Angeles, California, United States;
New York, New York, United States;
San Francisco, California, United States;
Washington, District of Columbia, United States

From a collaborative culture to teammates who will always be by your side, find a career that will grow with you. Deliver your impact at Secretariat.

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.

As part of our expanding Global Investigations and Disputes team, you will work at the forefront of today’s most complex business challenges. We are looking for an Associate Director of Technology Disputes to join our team (hybrid preferred or remote). Our expert team includes forensic accountants, certified fraud examiners, digital forensic specialists, technologists, big data experts, and former regulators – all working in concert to provide investigative, business intelligence, and regulatory compliance solutions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Engagement Leadership

• Manage matters end‑to‑end, including scoping, workplans, staffing, budgets, and quality control.
• Draft and direct the preparation of expert reports, rebuttals, and demonstratives; coordinate with counsel on case strategy.
• Lead review of documents and other relevant evidence for each matter.
• Lead analyses execution and QC related to software implementation performance, vendor delivery, licensing, source code/architecture, software lifecycle development, and other technology related creation.

Client Service & Development

• Support Managing Directors as part of the client‑facing team on engagements.
• Support business development through relationship building, proposals, and participation in industry events.
• Contribute to thought leadership through articles, webinars, and speaking opportunities.
• Identify and manage engagement risks; ensure adherence to firm policies and documentation standards.
• Train junior staff on evidence review, report writing, and best practices in the team.
• Own internal training documentation and templates
• Mentor and develop junior staff by providing constructive feedback and help build practice capabilities.

Typical Matter Types

• SaaS/cloud contract and performance issues.
• Software licensing and entitlement disputes.
• Vendor governance, SDLC/Agile delivery issues, and technology program failures.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• 8+ years in legal industry (or equivalent education), expert consulting services, complex IT advisory, investigations.
• Experience with technology standards.
• Strong analytical and expert report writing skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel as needed (estimated between 20% and 40%)

Preferred

• Prior involvement with technology-centric expert…