Position Summary    

The M&A Transactional Group is comprised of attorneys who draft, review, negotiate, and finalize engagement documentation for the shareholder representative and escrow and payments business lines.

The Associate Attorney position (also referred to generally as “M&A Counsel”) requires experienced attorneys who demonstrate a strong and diverse set of skills that make them effective deal lawyers.

• M&A Counsel:
  • Are assigned to work on deals on which SRS Acquiom is engaged to provide shareholder representative or Acquiom financial services (“Deals”);
  • Coordinate with other relevant SRS Acquiom staff and the client and their counsel;
  • Review, negotiate, and finalize Deal documents in accordance with SRS Acquiom-approved procedures; and
  • Otherwise, Shepherd deals up to and through the closing of such Deal.

M&A Counsel also provides support to SRS Acquiom Business Development Representatives (“BD Reps”), Relationship Managers (“RMs”), Relationship Associates (“RAs”), and other staff as appropriate, including coordination of escalations to the Managing Director, General Counsel, Operations, and Product.

Location:  This position is either hybrid out of our Denver, CO office or a fully remote position within the Continental United States. 

If the candidate selected lives within a 20-mile radius of our downtown Denver office, they will be classified as a hybrid employee, and beginning September 8, 2026, working one day per week in the office is expected. Beginning February 1, 2027, two days per week in the office will be expected. If the candidate selected lives outside a 20-mile radius of the Denver office, they will be classified as a fully remote employee, and in-person onsite visits to the Denver headquarters will be required on average three times per year.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is between $120k and $125K, depending on experience level.

Primary Responsibilities    

• Primary responsibility for a pro rata share of Deals.
• Coordinate with the Deal team (BD Reps, RMs, and RAs) and facilitate escalations of compromises or unique responsibilities on Deals.
• Interface with Deal clients and their counsel.
• Review, negotiate, and finalize Deal documents (acquisition agreements, SRS engagement letters, escrow agreements, paying agent agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and other related transactional agreements).
• Maintain expertise in M&A market terms and complete knowledge of SRS Acquiom’s approved procedures and guidance for Deal documents.
• Assist with maintaining and updating intake procedures and training new intake attorneys.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• J.D. from a nationally ranked, accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Licensed to practice law in at least one state 
• Requisite years of legal experience are typically 1-2 years for the Associate Attorney position.
• Excellent, prompt, and friendly customer service and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple, dynamic projects/Deals.
• Ability to meet demanding deadlines and solve problems when unexpected issues arise.
• Strong work ethic with a positive attitude and an enthusiasm for working on Deals.
• Ability to quickly yet carefully review and understand complex agreements.

Desired Characteristics: 

• Self-motivated
• Intellectually curious
• Collaborative
• Amiable
• Operates with the highest integrity and attention to detail
• Passionate about efficient, scalable business processes
• Ability to prioritize and multitask across many projects

Physical Requirements/Special Demands   

•   If fully remote, In-person visits to the Denver headquarters are required, on average three times per year.

** We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship to move forward in the hiring process. **

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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.   

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