Senior Manager, Intellectual Property Expert

1 week ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Stout Risius Ross Full time
Senior Manager, Intellectual Property

At Stout, we're dedicated to delivering exceptional results in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence. Our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide commitment to our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. If you're looking for a challenging opportunity to grow and succeed, read on to learn more about an exciting role in our Intellectual Property practice.

Job Summary

We're seeking a Senior Manager to join our Intellectual Property practice within our Disputes, Claims, and Investigations group. The selected candidate will focus on intellectual property matters, including damages related to patent, copyright, and trademark infringement, as well as trade secret misappropriation in diverse industries covering a wide range of technologies. The selected candidate will be expected to assist with drafting expert reports, preparing analysis, managing teams, working closely with our senior intellectual property experts, and serving as an important point of contact for client communications.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and review written reports, presentations, and graphical exhibits
  • Oversee and participate in the day-to-day execution of engagements, with primary responsibility for coordinating and executing the engagement workplan
  • Oversee and participate in the creation of engagement analyses, including financial analysis and modeling
  • Oversee and participate in company, industry, and case-specific research functions, including technical, economic, accounting, and/or market research to support the basis for our analyses, assumptions, and conclusions
  • Work with engagement leaders to strategize engagement approach; develop engagement workplans; oversee and monitor engagement progress on a daily basis; and report to engagement leadership on engagement progress and critical path items
  • Manage document organization processes, including the review, organization, and analysis of case documentation, testimony, court filings, and the identification of relevant information utilized for analysis
  • Manage day-to-day activities of other team members
  • Assist with the management of client relationships, with and without supervision
  • Participation in marketing and thought leadership efforts
  • Assist with career development of other team members
Requirements
  • Significant experience in drafting expert reports
  • Significant experience managing project teams
  • Strong analytical and technical finance, economics, and accounting skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Ability to critically analyze financial statements, accounting records, tax returns, and other financial documents
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to work with changing client-imposed deadlines
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Experience working in a client service/professional services environment
Education and/or Training

4-year undergraduate degree with a concentration in economics, finance, and/or accounting

4 to 10 years of relevant professional experience in damages quantification, preferably related to intellectual property disputes

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

Why Stout?

Our goal is to provide a comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes competitive compensation, benefits & wellness programs that allows employees to choose what's most important to them at any life stage. At Stout, we are committed to the personal and professional development of our employees while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Stout Culture: We honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are committed to representing and including the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Our core values embrace a culture of inclusion and the equitable treatment of all team members, starting with Stout's leadership and spreading across the organization. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain individuals with an array of talents, ideas, and experiences that propel the entrepreneurial spirit and exceptionalism that drive our success.

Professional Development: To foster employee development, we offer ongoing training and learning opportunities, employee resources groups, mentorship programming, and professional designation reimbursement. We believe in timely and proactive performance excellence, ongoing 360 feedback, clear performance expectations at each level, and quarterly check-ins with your manager ensure you are supported and growing your career.

Stout Benefits: Stout offers a variety of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees throughout their career at Stout. View our Benefits page to see what this can look like for you.

Flexible Work Schedules: Work-life balance is important to us, and we want our employees to have balanced lives, which is why we have a discretionary time off policy for all salaried exempt employees. This gives you the ability to take time off as appropriate.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications, and merit without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, protected genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

Stout values a diverse workforce and strongly encourages women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ communities, veterans, people with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented communities to apply.

Interested in joining a rapidly growing group of bright, ambitious professionals in a work environment that values culture, diversity, and personal growth? Stout might just be the right place for you.



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