Director of Acquisitions

Job Summary

The Director of Acquisitions role at Bachus & Schanker, LLC is responsible for driving strategic growth through mergers and acquisitions. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, business development, and related growth-focused roles.

About the Role

As the Director of Acquisitions, you will play a pivotal role in advancing the firm’s growth strategy by identifying, evaluating, and executing acquisition opportunities. You will work closely with senior leadership to shape and execute acquisition strategies that align with the firm's mission to expand its reach and impact.

Responsibilities

• Acquisition Sourcing & Pipeline Development
• Relationship Development
• Opportunity Evaluation
• Deal Management
• Market Intelligence & Strategic Growth

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, or a related field.
• Passion for driving change and innovation in the legal industry.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and execution.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in financial analysis and due diligence.
• Knowledge of legal industry dynamics and market trends.

Benefits

Bachus & Schanker, LLC offers competitive compensation, including a base salary with performance-based bonuses and incentives for acquisitions completed. Additionally, remote work flexibility and a supportive team environment are provided.

Pay

Base salary with performance-based bonuses and incentives for acquisitions completed.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible work arrangements.