Senior Associate, Damages and Valuations

 

ABOUT THE FIRM

 

Secretariat professionals are entrusted with the world’s most high-stakes legal, financial, and regulatory matters. When you join Secretariat, you’re not just joining a firm – you’re joining a rapidly growing, elite team of experts and innovators dedicated to solving the most complex challenges that impact global business decisions.

 

From day one, your skills and expertise will be put to work alongside the world’s most renowned law firms, leading corporations, and influential institutions. Our teams are united by a passion for excellence, and together, we tackle intricate issues that shape pivotal financial, economic, and strategic decisions.

 

At Secretariat, we believe in the power of collaboration and continuous growth. Our open, inclusive culture is built on trust, recognition, and support, ensuring that every professional thrives in an environment that values diversity and innovation. Your professional journey is as important to us as the clients we serve.

 

Make your impact at Secretariat!

 

ABOUT OUR DAMAGES & VALUATIONS TEAM

 

Join a select group of the world’s leading experts and advisors in our expanding Damages & Valuations team. We don’t just lead – we set the standard. Ranked #1 in Global Arbitration Review's 2023 Expert Witness Firm Power Index, our team boasts over 90% of testifying experts recognized by Who's Who Legal.

 

You will collaborate with an extraordinary team of accountants, economists, PhDs, certified business valuators, investment analysts, and industry specialists. Together, we tackle some of the most challenging litigation, strategic commercial questions, and investor-state arbitrations – delivering insight and clarity on matters that span industries and geographies.

 

As a Senior Associate, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our presence across Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. You will engage in some of the most prominent, high-stakes cases in international arbitration and large-scale commercial disputes. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on the intersection of valuation, finance, accounting, economics, and legal principles of damages.

 

Responsibilities:

 

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Prepare in-depth economic damages and business valuation reports that drive critical legal decisions
• Lead comprehensive financial and industry research to support litigation and arbitration cases
• Analyze complex financial and non-financial data, summarizing key findings for both internal and external stakeholders
• Develop sophisticated financial models and valuation parameters, including discount rates and forecasts
• Prepare critique reports to challenge the findings of other experts in high-profile disputes
• Act as a key liaison, communicating regularly with clients and legal counsel
• Prepare for and actively participate in hearings, trials, and mediations
• Oversee multiple engagements, ensuring deliverables are met on time and to the highest standard

 

Requirements:

 

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline (Master’s degree preferred)
• Full proficiency in English and German (written and spoken)
• A background as a qualified accountant, preferably with Big Four experience
• Experience in disputes, economic damages, or business valuations is highly desirable
• Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to manage large datasets and distill key insights even in unfamiliar scenarios
• A proactive, results-driven attitude, able to excel under pressure and tight deadlines
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, capable of simplifying complex concepts for diverse audiences
• A strong team-oriented mindset, able to collaborate across functions and regions
• Familiarity with tools like Capital IQ, DealStats, and Bloomberg is a plus

 

Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.