Associate Director, Tech Investigations & Disputes (Hybrid)

Secretariat Intl; Washington (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Secretariat seeks an Associate Director for Global Investigations & Disputes in a hybrid/remote setup across major US cities. You will lead complex technology dispute engagements, oversee scoping, staffing, budgets, and deliver expert reports with counsel collaboration.

Experience in IT investigations and vendor management is essential. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in legal/advisory roles, strong analytical/reporting skills, and proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in legal industry (or equivalent education), expert consulting services, complex IT advisory, investigations.
• Experience with technology standards.
• Strong analytical and expert report writing skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel as needed (estimated between 20% and 40%)

Responsibilities

• Engagement leadership: 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.
• Client service & development: Support Managing Directors on engagements and contribute to business development, thought leadership, and training.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Communication

Excel

PowerPoint

Travel flexibility

Education

JD or legal degree

Tools

PMP Certification

Job description

Secretariat seeks an Associate Director for Global Investigations & Disputes in a hybrid/remote setup across major US cities. You will lead complex technology dispute engagements, oversee scoping, staffing, budgets, and deliver expert reports with counsel collaboration.

Experience in IT investigations and vendor management is essential. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in legal/advisory roles, strong analytical/reporting skills, and proficiency in Excel/PowerPoint.