Director of M&A
About The Position
As Lawhive’s Director of M&A, you’ll define, lead and execute the strategy behind our US M&A efforts. Overseeing our Senior Analyst, you’ll have ownership over the full deal cycle, from market mapping to deal execution as we scale our operations through law firm acquisitions. You’ll act as a key operational partner to our C-Suite team, arming them with clear and actionable insights to enable leadership to move quickly and confidently. This is a highly strategic role that will directly influence how we scale and grow our US operations, perfect for someone excited about 0-1 building and who thrives in entrepreneurial environments.
Requirements
- 6–8+ years of buy-side M&A experience in corporate development, private equity, investment banking, or similar
- Demonstrated experience owning full-cycle transactions from sourcing to close
- Strong track record working directly with senior stakeholders, founders, and/or business owners
- Highly skilled in financial modelling, valuation, and deal analysis
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Strong strategic thinking paired with willingness to execute hands-on work
- Entrepreneurial mindset — thrives in ambiguity, builds process where needed, and moves fast
Nice To Haves
- Experience with MSO roll-up style acquisitions, ideally within legal services
Responsibilities
- Develop and refine our US M&A strategy, including market segmentation, and pipeline development
- Own end-to-end buy-side M&A execution, including: Target identification and deal sourcing
- Financial and operational diligence
- Deal structuring and negotiation
- Build and manage a qualified pipeline of law firm acquisition opportunities across priority markets
- Lead communications and relationship-building with founders, law firm partners, brokers, and other key stakeholders
- Oversee financial modelling completed by our Senior Analyst (3 Statement, LBO, DCF, etc.)
- Represent the company externally in conversations with owners, advisors, and industry networks
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits: 'Premium' plan with 100% employee cover and 50% dependent cover
- Vacation: 20 days + 11 Federal holidays + 1 day of Birthday leave
- 401(k): Matching contribution up to 2% of salary
- Equity: Options in Lawhive LTD
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
