Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred in accounting, finance, economics, or related fields.
12+ years of experience in IP consulting, focusing on financial and economic damages, litigation consulting, and valuation.
Proven ability to generate $2.5 - $5 million+ annually through business development.
Established expert services practice to ensure consistent project flow.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Collaborative team player with strong project management capabilities.
Ability to thrive in dynamic analytical environments.
Responsibilities
Lead project teams in developing analyses and expert reports.
Conduct detailed fact-finding and research to support client needs.
Maintain and grow a sustainable expert services practice.
Initiate and convert business opportunities in collaboration with other leaders.
Deliver excellent client service throughout project engagements.
Support multiple projects while meeting tight deadlines.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with seasoned experts.
Access to advanced data and analytic tools.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Engagement with a diverse range of industries.
Supportive leadership focused on resource allocation for project success.
Full Job Description
Practice Overview:
Ankura’s Intellectual Property practice is dedicated to advising clients on financial aspects of intellectual property (IP), including financial and economic damages, litigation consulting, valuation, strategy, and transactions. Consultants within Ankura’s IP practice serve attorneys and entities across all industries by applying our decades of IP valuation expertise – from the courtroom to the boardroom – and providing well-reasoned analyses and expert opinions supported with advanced data and analytic tools. Our team includes seasoned experts with deep and broad connections within the legal and corporate fields as well as talented and committed project managers and staff consultants. Team leadership collaborates continuously to discuss new opportunities and to ensure that project teams have the resources needed to effectively serve clients.
Role Overview: Senior Managing Directors, working as part of a project team, perform critical, value-added work that help clients develop solutions to resolve complex disputes. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining a sustainable expert services practice; leading project teams in the development of analyses, expert and valuation reports, detailed fact finding and research, client communications, etc.; and providing excellent client service. The successful candidate will be a self-sustaining rainmaker who generates $2.5 - $5 million+ annually
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree preferred from an accredited college/university in accounting, finance, economics, or related disciplines
12+ years of experience in IP consulting related to financial and economic damages, litigation consulting, valuation, strategy, and/or transactions
Initiates and converts business opportunities and collaborates with other Senior Managing Directors to sell and deliver engagements that generate $2.5 - $5 million+ annually
Established and sustainable expert services practice sufficient to keep project team(s) busy
Highly effective oral and written communication skills
Collaborative team player
Willingness to work in dynamic analytical environments
Ability to support multiple projects and meet deadlines
Strong project management skills
Ability to understand the importance of privileged and confidential communications
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
About Ankura Consulting Group
Ankura Consulting Group is a management consulting firm founded in 2014 and headquartered in Washington, D.C. The company provides consulting services in the areas of data analytics, investigations, disputes and litigation, risk and compliance, and strategy and performance. Ankura Consulting Group serves clients in the healthcare, financial services, energy, and construction industries, among others. The company has offices in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
