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Position at Berkeley Research Group, LLC

BRG's international arbitration professionals rank within the top expert firms according to GAR (Global Arbitration Review) 100 Expert Witness Firms' Power Index. Our experts have been arbitrators and have held senior-level positions with government agencies. Experts have a first-hand knowledge of the key issues of importance to government agencies and arbitration panels. We have been engaged in disputes concerning breach of contract, post-closing purchase price disputes, accounting issues, damages, and other valuation-related matters; as well as a variety of contractual disputes involving share purchase agreements, post-acquisition settlements, supply contracts, joint venture agreements, and build-operate-transfer arrangements, among many others.

This position requires a highly motivated problem solver with strong analytical capabilities, someone with experience and a continued desire to work in a consulting firm advising clients. It includes disputes involving damages assessments in cross border contracts, alleged violations of bilateral investment treaties including expropriation and FET claims, among others. Our teams are therefore tasked with valuation of assets including: infrastructure, energy, mining, real estate, intellectual property; securities and banking; tax and transfer pricing; competition; and energy. These disputes regularly involve parties in Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East, North America, and South America. The work of senior staff can be either qualitative or quantitative in nature, and projects range from industry and subject-matter research to data collection to the preparation of statistical, financial, and other forms of analysis.

Our experts identify key issues; appropriately apply relevant theories; and use sophisticated techniques to develop independent, objective, and reasonable analyses and opinions. Our experts have participated in some of the largest and most significant disputes in the world. They have presented oral and written evidence before arbitration panels in proceedings involving disputes between investors and governments concerning investors' expectations, regulatory regime changes, indirect expropriation, sovereign insurance claims, and damages quantification.

Job Responsibilities:

• Quantification of damages related to expropriation, breach of contract, and anticompetitive behavior.
• Assessment of damages associated with sovereign debt restructurings.
• Evaluation of the efficacy of regulations enacted by governments.
• Economic and accounting analysis of investments.
• Analysis of financial reporting under international accounting standards (e.g., IFRS).
• Analysis of cartel cases in the European Union and evaluation of fines in antitrust actions.
• Calculation of lost profits.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree with a focus in accounting, economics, Finance, IP, Valuation, Statistics, and strategic analysis. A master's degree or MBA is required;
• Minimum six (6+) years of experience in disputes-oriented work, preferably working with international clients;
• Proven capability with MS Excel and other statistical analysis programs (e.g. SAS, SQL, SPSS, Stata, R) is preferred;
• Commitment to producing high quality analysis and attention to details;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; and
• Desire to work within a team environment.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $275,000

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About BRG

Berkeley Research Group, LLC (BRG) is a global consulting firm that helps leading organizations advance in three key areas: disputes and investigations, corporate finance, and strategy and operations. Headquartered in California with over 40 offices around the world, we are an integrated group of experts, industry leaders, academics, data scientists, and professionals working beyond borders and disciplines. BRG strives to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is instinctive, not an initiative. We celebrate and value the diversity of our professionals and are dedicated to maintaining a truly inclusive work environment where all individuals feel respected and valued. We harness our collective expertise to deliver the inspired insights and practical strategies our clients need to stay ahead of what's next.

Berkeley Research Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

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