Director of Economics - High-Stakes Mergers & Regulation

Secretariat; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Secretariat in San Francisco seeks a Director to lead economics engagements for high‑stakes matters, including IP, antitrust, and regulatory analysis. You will guide case teams, shape analytic strategy, and present clear insights to clients and counsel.

Ideal candidates bring 6–10 years from a consulting, law, or corporate setting, strong data analysis, project leadership, and superb communication. US work authorization required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Economics, Finance, Data Analytics, or Public Policy.
• 6–10 years of experience at a consulting firm, law firm, regulatory agency, or corporate advisory role.
• Proven experience with high‑profile intellectual property, antitrust, or merger/ conduct economic analysis.
• Strong project management and client‑facing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, ability to present to non‑experts.

Responsibilities

• Case Management: Lead one to three cases at a time; manage teams of Associates; organize case research and data analysis; collaborate with economists.
• Data Analysis: Work with complex datasets in Stata, R, Databricks; use Excel and ArcGIS for graphical/statistical analysis; assess market competition and damages.
• Research: Obtain data from clients and private sources; study industries and companies; review litigation documents.
• Team Leadership: Mentor junior members and contribute to the growth of the IP team.

Job description

Secretariat in San Francisco seeks a Director to lead economics engagements for high‑stakes matters, including IP, antitrust, and regulatory analysis. You will guide case teams, shape analytic strategy, and present clear insights to clients and counsel.

Ideal candidates bring 6–10 years from a consulting, law, or corporate setting, strong data analysis, project leadership, and superb communication. US work authorization required.