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Compass Lexecon

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Compass Lexecon, one of the world's leading economic consulting firms specializing in financial and economic analysis of issues that arise in litigation, regulatory proceedings, and policy matters, is seeking well-qualified candidates for its Senior Economist positions. Leading laws firms, corporations, government entities, and others engage Compass Lexecon to assist in high profile finance and antitrust litigation, merger reviews, government investigations, and other matters in the United States, European Union, and worldwide. Compass Lexecon provides state of the art economic, econometric and financial research relying on the expertise of its in-house economists and academic affiliates.

Qualifications

We are currently seeking full-time economist and econometrician candidates. Ideal candidates possess (or are expecting) a PhD; and have strong analytical and quantitative skills. Senior Economists are involved in all phases of case work including:
i. Identifying key economic and financial issues
ii. Supporting senior staff and academic case experts in formulating case strategy
iii. Applying academic research to economic and financial analyses
iv. Developing and implementing economic and financial models
v. Conducting quantitative and qualitative research
vi. Working with datasets and programming in statistical software such as Stata, R, Python, or MATLAB
vii. Collaborating on case teams, managing project workstreams, including supervising and advising junior staff
viii. Meeting with clients to present clear, concise explanations of complex analyses

All candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment. Relevant academic, government or consulting experience is viewed favorably, but not required.

For candidates with a relevant PhD, the base salary range for the Senior Economist role is 250,000. Senior Economists are also eligible for a signing bonus and an annual discretionary bonus.

Candidates must complete the following to be considered:
1. Complete an online application
2. Upload the following documents with your online application:
I. Cover Letter (please include your location preference)
II. Curriculum vitae
III. Authored job market paper
3. Arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent electronically to Economist.Recruiting@CompassLexecon.com.

All materials must be received by November 16, 2025. Candidates who are focusing their search on consulting and would like to be considered early should indicate that focus in their cover letter.