Director, Commercial Damages

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a leading multidisciplinary professional services firm that provides forensic consulting, construction project advisory, compliance, and regulatory consulting to insurance carriers, sureties, law firms, real estate owners, property managers, public agencies, and commercial clients.

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.

Our Expert Services group is a highly educated and highly valued team of expert witnesses and engineering professionals with an active expert practice servicing commercial damages clientele.

We are currently expanding our commercial damages practice by focusing on both cross-selling opportunities and by offering additional services to our existing client base and seeking additional clients for this set of expanded offerings.

Why join our Expert Services team?

• Singular opportunity to help shape the future of our Commercial Damages practice
• Inclusive work culture that welcomes all and prides itself on its diversity and hears all voices
• Team wide entrepreneurial mindset with support to grow and develop
• Maximize profits through efficient work culture and by leveraging state-of-the-art technology
• Talented team of Commercial Damages professionals and other litigation support experts located throughout the US
• Structured career development programs and career paths supported by our Lifetime of Learning Program with opportunities to obtain advanced degrees and licenses
• Comprehensive total compensation program and hybrid work environment

Job Description

In this position you will perform all duties related to 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 up-to-date understanding of commercial damages law and advising 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 Damages-related 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 a hands-on manager with full responsibility for delivering high quality work product
• Established reputation for high-level 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 170,000 to 190,000 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 a base salary and a competitive bonus plan. We also offer a robust benefits package including healthcare (with multiple plan options) and dental;

Company-paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long-Term 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 part-time 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.

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