Associate Director, Global Tech Investigations (Hybrid/Remote)

Secretariat; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Secretariat is seeking an Associate Director of Technology Disputes to lead complex investigations and advisory engagements on a hybrid or remote basis in the United States. You will manage matters end-to-end, coordinate with counsel, and guide senior teams on technology issues including software, licensing, and lifecycle processes.

The role requires 8+ years in the legal or equivalent field, strong report writing and communication skills, and the ability to travel 20–40% of the time.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in legal industry or equivalent education.
• Experience with technology standards.
• Strong analytical and expert report writing skills.
• Proven engagement management experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel as needed (20%–40%)

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support Managing Directors 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.

Skills

Engagement management

Analytical thinking

Report writing

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

8+ years in legal industry or equivalent education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Secretariat is seeking an Associate Director of Technology Disputes to lead complex investigations and advisory engagements on a hybrid or remote basis in the United States. You will manage matters end-to-end, coordinate with counsel, and guide senior teams on technology issues including software, licensing, and lifecycle processes.

The role requires 8+ years in the legal or equivalent field, strong report writing and communication skills, and the ability to travel 20–40% of the time.