Director Commercial Damages

In this position you will perform all duties related client engagements focused on commercial damages. These duties range from identifying leads and setting up initial contact with clients and/or attorneys through report submission and deposition/testimony as required.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Meeting with clients and counsel to evaluate disputes including breach of contracts intellectual properties lost profits business interruptions forensic accounting and class actions that are currently or are expected to be involved in litigation to assess their case specifics and any potential damages
• Maintaining uptodate understanding of commercial damages law and advise clients and team on relevant changes
• Writing reports creating slides and demonstratives preparing ad hoc deliverables for clients
• Working with client legal teams to support expert reports and provide technical and strategic assistance during Commercial Damagesrelated litigation
• Identifying possible opportunities for expansion and practice development
• Leading and coordinating a team of analysts and managers performing multiple types of analyses on multiple projects
• Conducting training sessions and workshops for clients and employees to raise awareness of issues related to Intellectual Property and Economic Damages
• Providing support to Executive Vice Presidents of the Company

Qualifications :

• BS/BA in accounting finance economics or related field with extensive experience in litigation and economic damages in commercial disputes  advanced certification (CPA/CFE) are helpful 
• 10 years experience with estimating damages related to commercial damages (Lost profits business interruption class actions intellectual property infringement etc) in a litigation setting
• Willingness to be handson manager with full responsibility for delivering high quality work product
• Established reputation for highlevel of professional expertise; established relationships with clients a plus
• Prior experience having deposition taken and/or providing trial or arbitration testimony
• Distinguished academic achievement
• Solid analytical skills attention to detail and quality control
• Proven ability to work well in a team environment 
• High degree of professionalism integrity and flexibility
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Positive attitude and outstanding client presence

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The base salary hiring range for this position is 170000 to 190000 USD with bonus and incentive eligibility but can go higher depending on the level of the candidate and their client following.

VERTEX offers a solid total compensation package including base salary and discretionary bonus plan. We also offer a robust benefits package including healthcare (with multiple plan options) and dental; Companypaid Life Insurance Short Term Disability and LongTerm Disability. We offer a 401k plan with immediate match and vesting Flex Spending Account Employee Assistance Program and other perks.  We provide a generous paid time off plan for eligible employees including 15 days of vacation 64 hours of sick time and 9.5 paid holidays (prorated for eligible parttime employees).  Our Lifetime of Learning program also offers tuition reimbursement and additional support for pursuing advanced education to help employees grow their skills and careers.

VERTEX is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.

If you require assistance to complete any part of the application process please contact our Recruiting team at .

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Please note that VERTEX does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement VERTEX will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement VERTEX explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes including those submitted to hiring managers are deemed to be the property of VERTEX.