Associate Director, Intellectual Property Valuation

Associate Director, Intellectual Property Valuation

Join HKA as an Associate Director, Intellectual Property Valuation and contribute to our Forensic Accounting & Commercial Damages practice. HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness and litigation support.

• A collaborative culture growing the Forensic Accounting practice.
• Opportunity to be a key contributor to our world‑class Intellectual Property Practice.
• Expand your skillset and advance your career.

As the team expands, we seek an Associate Director to evaluate and quantify economic damages in IP matters. The candidate will support high‑profile clients worldwide.

• Evaluate and quantify economic damages and remedies in matters such as patent, trademark, copyright infringement, trade‑secret misappropriation, and breach of contract litigation.
• Draft expert reports for reviewing expert testimony.
• Make strategic recommendations, identify issues, and coordinate with the testifying expert on case direction.
• Review and provide feedback on junior team members’ analyses.
• Lead meetings with counsel, clients, and other experts.
• Prepare the testifying expert for deposition and trial.
• Deliver trainings and develop colleagues.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in a quantitative field (Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business/Management).
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in Economic Analysis Consulting, preferably in IP valuation.
• Over 1 year of experience determining IP‑related damages and remedies.
• Experience providing litigation support and writing expert reports.
  
  Team management and staffing experience.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and strategic skills.
• Excellent communication and detail orientation; proficient in Microsoft Excel, Access, SQL, and similar tools.

• Professional credentials: CPA, CFE, CFA, CLP.
• Standard patents and FRAND knowledge.
• Financial modeling experience.
• Expert testimony experience at state or federal level.
• Experience in disputes, commercial litigation, fraud.

Annual salary ranging from USD $155,000 to $205,000, plus benefits including health, dental, vision, paid time off, and a retirement plan with company match.

We provide an inclusive and collaborative culture that supports career growth and development.

All HKA employment decisions shall be made in accordance with controlling laws and based on merit. HKA works hard to provide a welcoming environment for all employees.