Director, Economics

Secretariat; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Secretariat’s Economics team seeks a Director to guide analytical strategy across high‑stakes IP and antitrust matters. You will lead cases, mentor analysts, and translate complex data into compelling narratives for courts, regulators, and clients.

You will collaborate with attorneys, government entities, and Fortune 500 clients in a dynamic, team‑based environment, shaping outcomes and driving growth while ensuring rigorous economic analysis and clear communications.

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Finance, Data Analytics, or Public Policy (MBA/MA/MS/PhD preferred).
• 6–10 years with a consulting, law firm, regulatory, or corporate advisory background.
• Proven IP, antitrust, or economic analysis experience in mergers or conduct cases.
• Strong project management, client-facing and communication skills.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead workstreams, guide analytical strategy, and develop clear insights for clients.
• Manage cases, organize case research, and coordinate with economists.
• Oversee data analysis using databases and analytical tools.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to IP team growth.

Skills

Economics

Finance

Data Analytics

Public Policy

Project Management

Client-Facing

Communication Skills

Education

Economics / Finance degree

MBA / MA / MS / PhD preferred

Tools

Stata

R

Databricks

Excel

ArcGIS

Job description

Chart Your Journey at Secretariat

From a collaborative culture to teammates who will always be by your side, find a career that will grow with you. Deliver your impact at Secretariat.

Secretariat is a global consulting firm whose professionals are trusted in the highest-stakes legal, risk, and regulatory matters around the world.

When you join Secretariat, you become part of a rapidly growing, elite consulting team of bright minds and passionate problem-solvers. Your skills and expertise will be utilized on day one – working with the world’s most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions to answer complex questions that shape critical financial, economic, and strategic business decisions.

Our globally integrated consulting teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every client challenge. We inspire and empower an open, collaborative culture that embraces ongoing professional development, recognition, diversity, and – most importantly – you.

Make your impact at Secretariat.

ABOUT OUR ECONOMICS TEAM

Secretariat’s Economics team advises clients on complex business, legal, and regulatory matters where rigorous economic analysis is critical to decision‑making. Our work may include evaluating the competitive effects of mergers, estimating lost profits or damages in disputes involving patent infringement or trade secrets, assessing fair compensation issues, and analyzing the impact of market rules and regulations on businesses. Much of our work supports high‑stakes litigation, regulatory investigations, and business disputes, requiring strong judgment, technical fluency, and the ability to translate complex economic evidence into compelling narratives for courts, regulators, and decision‑makers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

We are currently seeking a Director to join our growing team of economists, statisticians, accountants, and financial analysts. Managers play a key role in leading workstreams, guiding analytical strategy, and developing clear, defensible insights for clients, counsel, regulators, and other stakeholders. We apply our expertise to solve challenging problems – our projects involve high‑stakes matters that provide an opportunity to work with prestigious law firms, government entities, Fortune 500 companies, and high‑growth corporations in a dynamic, team‑based organization.

• Case Management
  • Lead one to three cases at a time
  • Manage teams of Associates
  • Organize case research and data analysis
  • Work closely with economists on a regular basis
• Data Analysis
  • Work with complex databases and raw client data in Stata, R, Databricks and other programs
  • Utilize tools such as Microsoft Excel and ArcGIS for graphical and statistical analysis
  • Analyze industry participants and characteristics affecting market competition
  • Calculate cost and damages estimates
• Research
  • Consult with clients and private sources to obtain necessary data
  • Investigate industries and companies using online and government resources
  • Review litigation and case documents
• Team Leadership
  • Mentor junior members of the team and contribute to the growth and development of the IP team

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Economics, Finance, Data Analytics, or Public Policy (e.g., MBA, MA, MS, PhD preferred).
• 6 - 10 years of experience at a consulting firm, law firm, regulatory agency, or corporate advisory role.
• Proven experience working on high-profile intellectual property matters, antitrust matters or economic analysis in merger and conduct cases.
• Strong project management and client‑facing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues clearly to non‑experts
• Authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship in the future

At Secretariat, we believe in pay transparency and equity. Compensation for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, and location. Further details will be provided during the hiring process.

Pay Transparency

$160,000—$190,000 USD

A rewarding career above all

There are a lot of fine consulting firms out there. But when everything is on the line, it takes a unique combination of skill and savvy to succeed under pressure.

Our culture and people are driven by passion, pride, and performance. Passion for the clients we serve, the work we deliver, and the communities we live in. Pride in our cohesive team recognized for excellence and trusted to perform in the most challenging situations. And our track record of outstanding performance across all of our disciplines speaks for itself.

Our people are motivated to be the best in everything they do – from our approach to making the complex simple to the way we mentor our up‑and‑coming talent to become trusted experts early in their careers.

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