Valuation & Litigation Director
We are partnering with a well‑established international consulting firm to identify an accomplished Valuation & Litigation Director to join their Chicago practice. This is a key leadership role within a growing valuation and disputes group, offering the opportunity to lead high‑impact engagements, mentor emerging talent, and contribute directly to practice development.
About the Opportunity
The successful candidate will serve as a senior leader on complex valuation and forensic matters, working closely with attorneys, corporate clients, and internal teams on engagements involving:
- Business valuations for transaction, financial reporting, and dispute purposes
- Economic damages analyses across a range of litigation scenarios
- Shareholder disputes, dissenting shareholder actions, and partner separations
- Matrimonial litigation support, including valuations of closely held businesses
- Expert testimony and preparation of defensible expert reports
This role is ideal for a valuation professional who thrives in a client‑facing environment and has demonstrated the ability to generate revenue, expand client relationships, and contribute to strategic growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage valuation, forensic, and damages engagements from scoping to delivery
- Serve as a subject‑matter expert and, where appropriate, provide expert witness testimony
- Oversee project teams, ensuring high‑quality analysis and adherence to professional standards
- Build and deepen relationships with law firms, private companies, and financial sponsors
- Drive business development initiatives and contribute to market visibility
- Support recruitment, mentorship, and development within the valuation practice
Qualifications
- CPA required
- At least one valuation designation strongly preferred: ASA, ABV, or CVA
- Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in business valuation and litigation support
- Proven expertise in economic damages, matrimonial matters, and shareholder disputes
- Demonstrated success in revenue generation and practice development
- Strong communication skills, including report writing and courtroom presentation
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