Associate (Intellectual Property practice)
Charles River Associates
| Company | Charles River Associates |
| Category | Legal & Compliance |
| Location | Houston |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Mid |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
About Charles River Associates
Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments around the world. CRA advises clients on economic and financial matters pertaining to litigation and regulatory proceedings, and guides corporations through critical business strategy and performance-related issues. Since 1965, clients have engaged CRA for its combination of industry experience and rigorous, fact-based analysis that provide clients with clear, implementable solutions to complex business concerns.
Position Overview
CRA’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 our clients in a variety of contexts, including high-stakes litigation, mergers and acquisitions, licensing negotiations, regulatory compliance, and tax matters. Our experience spans a variety of industries, including software, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer products.
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 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).
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related analytic discipline
This is an immediate opening, current students should apply to our campus postings, which open in July 2026;
Up to 3 years of relevant work experience (up to 2 years with Master's) in accounting or financial/economic analysis (we are accepting applications from recent graduates and candidates in the workforce)
Recent graduates or individuals without directly relevant experience may be hired at the Analyst title;
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 detail orientation.
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To Apply
To be considered for this position, please submit the following:
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;
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Career Growth & Benefits
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.
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