Manager, Intellectual Property - Disputes, Claims & Investigations

Stout

$87K — $195K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-year undergraduate degree in economics, finance, mathematics, or accounting.
  • 3-6 years of experience in damages quantification related to intellectual property disputes.
  • Strong analytical skills with a focus on financial statements and documentation.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience in preparing expert reports and case-related analyses.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Interest in incorporating AI tools into work processes.

Responsibilities

  • Lead intellectual property engagements ensuring quality and timely delivery.
  • Oversee research and financial analysis for case-specific requirements.
  • Develop clear, compelling reports and visual aids for complex findings.
  • Mentor team members and facilitate their professional development.
  • Establish and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication.
  • Contribute to business development and thought leadership initiatives.
  • Enhance team's use of AI tools for improved analysis and workflows.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Retirement savings plans with company match.
  • Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
  • Employee development programs and continuing education support.
Full Job Description

Impact You’ll Make

  • Lead or co-lead intellectual property engagements, with responsibility for the direction, quality, and delivery of the work.

  • Oversee and actively participate in research, modeling, and financial and economic analysis.

  • Oversee and actively participate in developing reports, exhibits, and demonstratives that translate complex financial and economic findings into clear, compelling conclusions.

  • Develop and mentor team members and support their professional growth within a collaborative team.

  • Build trusted client relationships through responsive communication, dependable project management, and consistently valuable work.

  • Support the growth and reputation of the practice through business development and thought leadership.

What You’ll Do

  • Work with engagement leaders to strategize engagement approaches, develop workplans, oversee and monitor progress, and report on critical path items.

  • Oversee and participate in company, industry, and case-specific research, including technical, economic, accounting, and market research, to support analyses, assumptions, and conclusions.

  • Analyze financial statements, accounting records, tax returns, and other financial documents to identify critical insights across multiple engagements.

  • Review, organize, and analyze case documentation, testimony, and court filings to identify the information that matters for the analysis.

  • Assist with drafting expert reports and preparing analyses primarily related to patent, copyright, and trademark infringement, as well as trade secret misappropriation matters across diverse industries and technologies.

  • Assist with the management of client relationships and serve as an important point of contact for client communications.

  • Help build and expand the team’s use of emerging AI tools to enhance research, analysis, and document workflows while maintaining accuracy and reliability.

What You Bring

  • 4-year undergraduate degree with a concentration in economics, finance, mathematics and/or accounting.

  • 3-6 years of relevant professional experience in damages quantification, preferably related to intellectual property disputes.

  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly convey ideas.

  • Strong analytical and technical skills in finance, economics, and/or accounting with the ability to critically analyze financial statements, accounting records, tax returns, and other financial documents.

  • Significant experience assisting with the preparation of expert reports and supporting analyses. Team management experience is a welcome plus.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

  • Openness to and curiosity about thoughtfully integrating AI tools into the engagement workflow.

How You’ll Thrive

  • Approach engagements with intellectual curiosity and rigor — asking thoughtful questions, thinking critically about the data and assumptions behind our analysis, and applying attention to detail so our work product is accurate, thorough, and well-reasoned.

  • Work independently and in a collaborative team environment — sharing ideas openly, welcoming feedback, and considering different perspectives to reach sound conclusions.

  • Exhibit strong organizational skills and attention to detail while managing competing priorities and multiple workstreams.

  • Grow your skills in a team that actively invests in new technology, including AI tools, to strengthen and streamline how we work.

  • Embrace changing client-imposed deadlines with flexibility, adaptability, and sound judgment in fast-paced environments.

  • Collaborate with engagement leaders and team members while embodying Stout’s core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and Great Communicators.

  • Demonstrate a commitment to delivering Relentless Excellence® in client service, team collaboration, and professional development.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $87,000.00 - $195,000.00 Annual. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. Information about benefits can be found here - https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits.

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