Director of Acquisitions

What you’ll do

• Acquisition Sourcing & Pipeline Development: Identify and cultivate law firm acquisition opportunities by researching target firms, leveraging industry intelligence, and building a strong pipeline aligned with the organization's strategic growth objectives. Monitor market trends, succession planning opportunities, and key business indicators to proactively uncover and prioritize potential acquisition targets.
• Relationship Development: Build and maintain trusted relationships with law firm owners, partners, and other key stakeholders through strategic outreach and ongoing engagement. Serve as a credible advisor during sensitive discussions involving ownership transitions, retirement planning, succession, and growth opportunities.
• Opportunity Evaluation: Conduct preliminary assessments of prospective acquisition targets by analyzing financial, operational, and organizational information. Evaluate strategic fit, growth potential, cultural alignment, and risks, then provide recommendations and insights to executive leadership.
• Deal Management: Manage acquisition opportunities throughout the entire acquisition lifecycle, ensuring effective coordination between prospective partners and firm leadership. Maintain accurate pipeline tracking, CRM reporting, and due diligence support to facilitate informed decision-making and successful transactions.
• Market Intelligence & Strategic Growth: Stay informed on legal industry trends, emerging markets, and potential acquisition opportunities to support the firm's growth strategy. Provide leadership with strategic recommendations that drive expansion, market penetration, and long-term business development initiatives.

What we’re looking for

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, business development, private equity, business brokerage, legal consulting, corporate development, strategic partnerships, or related growth-focused roles.
• Relationship Skills: Proven ability to build trust and develop strong relationships with business owners, executives, and key decision-makers.
• Communication: Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to navigate complex business discussions and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Organizational Skills: Highly organized with excellent project management capabilities and experience managing complex acquisition, partnership, or sales pipelines.
• Financial Acumen: Comfortable discussing financial and operational performance metrics and evaluating business opportunities from a strategic and financial perspective.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience working with law firms or professional services organizations preferred, including familiarity with acquisition due diligence processes and legal industry dynamics.
• Professional Network: Existing relationships within the legal industry and experience supporting multi-location growth or expansion initiatives are highly desirable.

Why you should work here

• Impact Opportunity: Help lead the strategic growth of a leading personal injury law firm.
• Leadership Exposure: Work closely with executive leadership to support acquisition strategy, evaluate opportunities, and contribute to the firm's long-term growth initiatives.
• Professional Growth: Develop transferable skills in a rapidly expanding and evolving market.
• Autonomous Environment: Enjoy the freedom and responsibility to shape acquisition strategies and processes.