Are you ready to drive strategic growth and lead law firm acquisitions nationwide? Do you thrive on building relationships and uncovering new opportunities in the legal sector? Can you navigate the complexities of mergers and acquisitions with ease? Are you passionate about transforming the legal industry through strategic partnerships and acquisitions? Final question: When faced with a challenge, do you get excited or run away?   ** IMPORTANT: TO APPLY ** If you have any questions, please email [email protected] only. * Please do not reach out through our website's contact information (telephone, email, or web chat) or via direct messaging on any social media platform. To Apply: Submit your application by clicking the "Apply" button and applying on the Crisp Recruit page that opens. **RECRUITERS DO NOT CONTACT**   Since its founding in 1996, Bachus & Schanker, LLC has become a pillar of advocacy for personal injury victims across Colorado. With a steadfast commitment to justice, the firm has built a reputation for delivering outstanding legal services with compassion and care. Bachus & Schanker’s mission centers on helping clients rebuild their lives following accidents and injuries, ensuring that every client receives focused attention and expert legal guidance. Beyond its legal achievements, the firm is deeply invested in community impact through the Bachus & Schanker Cares Foundation, demonstrating its dedication to both justice and societal wellbeing. The firm boasts an impressive portfolio, having recovered over $1.5 billion for injury victims. With a team of 32 attorneys and over 100 legal professionals, Bachus & Schanker operates from locations in Denver, Aurora, Fort Collins, and Colorado Springs, extending its influence and services nationwide. Renowned for its expertise in handling complex cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death, the firm is a leader in the personal injury sector. Clients benefit from the firm's unique structure, which pairs legal proficiency with dedicated victim advocacy, ensuring comprehensive support throughout the legal process. As Director of Acquisitions at Bachus & Schanker, LLC, your role is pivotal in advancing the firm’s ambitious growth strategy through mergers and acquisitions. Working directly with senior leadership, you will shape and execute acquisition strategies that align with the firm's mission to expand its reach and impact. Your leadership in identifying, evaluating, and nurturing potential partnerships will be instrumental in fostering the firm's continued success and helping clients nationwide access Bachus & Schanker’s renowned legal services.   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. Additional perks: * Flexible Work: Remote work flexibility with regular travel to support relationship-building, networking, and acquisition activities nationwide. * Competitive Compensation: Base salary with performance-based bonuses and incentives for acquisitions completed.   Join Bachus & Schanker, LLC as our Director of Acquisitions and become a key player in redefining the future of legal services through strategic expansion. If you are passionate about making significant impacts and ready to lead in a challenging and rewarding role, we invite you to apply and be part of our mission-driven team.