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 Manager 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 Managers 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
• Prepare 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
• Prepare 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
  • 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
• The ability to manage team members, both junior and senior, as well as external stakeholders
• The desire to join in with, and/or lead, auxiliary tasks associated with a growing practice within a rapidly growing firm
• 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

An in-person interview is part of the candidate process for this role. This is a requirement for consideration.