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.
ABOUT THE FIRM
Secretariat 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 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 teams are united by the ambition, energy, and commitment they bring to every 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 TECHNOLOGY DISPUTES TEAM
Our expanding domestic and international Technology Disputes practice works on large and complex commercial disputes involving allegations of intellectual property and trade secret theft, failure to create or implement software successfully, AI washing allegations, and IT service outsourcing disputes. These cases provide wide exposure to the technology industry and require the ability to review and comprehend large amounts of information to determine how the evidence may contribute to a theft or failure.
We are currently seeking talented technologists to join our growing Technology Disputes team in the role of Senior Associate with a focus on coding review.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Exceptional analytical skills, solid critical thinking, ability to analyze and explain code languages, remarkable communication skills, and creativity are the foundation for successful Senior Associates at Secretariat. Successful candidates will not only utilize their technology know-how but also be exposed to unique, complex, interesting issues and exposure to the legal process and communicating complex technical concepts in plain English.
- Conduct code review and analysis in existing software
- Analyze if code is unique in nature or from open sources and what task(s) the code is intended to do
- Assist with the preparation of memos and expert reports detailing findings and explaining technical concepts and standards in a manner that those not well versed in technological concepts can understand
- Assist with the preparation of rebuttal expert reports evaluating the conclusions of other experts
- Communicate with clients and counsel
- Prepare testifying experts for hearings, trials, and mediations
- Manage the day-to-day requirements of multiple engagements
- Review work of junior level staff
QUALIFICATIONS
- Requisite professional designations and work experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Economics with an emphasis on Computer Science or similar, from an accredited university or college
- 2-4 years of prior experience in software development, IT services, quality control in software development or similar exposure to software development and code review is preferred
- Ability to read and code in most common codes: C++, C#, Java, Python, SQL, HTML, etc
- Able to develop creative approaches and solutions necessary to resolve complex problems
- Able to quickly assimilate relevant information in unfamiliar situations
- Able to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
- Excellent listening, verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Working proficiency in a second non-English language is a plus
- The ability to travel as needed
- Must be authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship in the future
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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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Economics with emphasis on Computer Science, or similar
- 2-4 years prior experience in software development, IT services, or software quality/control or similar exposure
- Ability to read and code in common languages (C++, C#, Java, Python, SQL, HTML)
- Experience conducting code review and analyzing code origin and functionality
- Ability to prepare memos, expert reports, and rebuttals explaining technical concepts in plain English
- Excellent verbal, written, listening, and presentation skills
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure
- Ability to manage day-to-day requirements of multiple engagements and review junior staff work
- Working proficiency in a second non-English language
- Authorized to work in the US without the need for sponsorship in the future
- Ability to travel as needed
What We Do
Secretariat is a leading independent expert services and litigation consulting firm serving a wide range of clients globally. We specialize in international arbitration and litigation; large scale construction disputes, including delay and quantum analysis; forensic accounting; economic damages; and government contracting. Above all, experience is what makes us different. The depth of experience our talented people bring to every challenge. The authenticity clients experience throughout every relationship. This combination captures who we are and how we work, but most of all, creates the trust necessary to make great work possible when the pressure is on.
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