Associate Principal/Digital Forensics (Forensic Services practice)

The Role

This senior consulting position centres on leading digital forensic investigations for corporate clients, with a strong focus on trade secret theft matters. Day-to-day responsibilities include directing onsite data collections, performing deep forensic analysis of MacOS, iOS, Android and Windows devices, producing expert witness testimony, and managing client relationships throughout each engagement.

Skills & Experience

Candidates need 7–10+ years in digital forensics or incident response, with demonstrated expertise in MacOS artifacts such as plists, unified logs, FSEvents and Spotlight metadata. Proficiency with APFS, HFS+, NTFS and FAT file systems, commercial and open-source forensic tools, mobile full file system extractions, and experience as a testifying expert are all essential.

Who It Suits

This role suits a seasoned digital forensics professional ready to step into a leadership position within a consulting environment. It is ideal for someone who combines deep technical forensic skills with the ability to manage teams, mentor junior staff, build client relationships, and contribute meaningfully to business development efforts.