Associate (Intellectual Property practice)
Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise. The Associate in the Intellectual Property practice will assist project teams with financial analyses and valuation models, conduct industry research, and support the development of research summaries and expert reports. Responsibilities 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) Skills Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related analytic discipline Up to 3 years of relevant work experience (up to 2 years with Master's) in accounting or financial/economic analysis 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 Benefits 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 Commuter benefits Company Overview Charles River Associates is a consulting firm specializing in financial, litigation, regulatory, and management consulting. It was founded in 1965, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Charles River Associates has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 86 in 2025, 51 in 2024, 48 in 2023, 59 in 2022, 42 in 2021, 48 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.