Shareholder Advisory Director

Openkrill; United States; Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k)

PTO

Life insurance

Assistance programs

Pet insurance discount

Fitness credit

Pre-tax plans

Job summary

SRS Acquiom is seeking an experienced attorney to join as Shareholder Advisory Director, focusing on high-stakes disputes, post-closing indemnification, and milestone issues. You will manage responses, analyze complex agreements, and coordinate with clients and outside counsel to achieve objectives.

The role requires 5+ years in practice, US law degree, bar admission, and a strong grasp of contract and dispute management. Hybrid/remote option with occasional Denver office engagement.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited law school in the United States.
• At least 5 years in active legal practice, either in-house or at a law firm.
• Admission to the bar of any state.
• Comfortable with understanding and discussing complex written contracts.
• Experience with primary aspects of dispute management, including negotiation, mediation, and litigation/arbitration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary client contact on post-closing indemnification claims and contingent consideration/milestone issue management.
• Interpret and analyze M&A deal agreements.
• Actively manage responses to claims and milestone events, including litigation/arbitration as needed.
• Draft deal-related correspondence, including emails and letters.
• Develop and execute strategies for managing and resolving disputes.
• Work closely with outside legal counsel to advance client objectives.
• Collaborate closely with other teams within the Company.
• Lead or participate in special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dispute management

Negotiation

Litigation/arbitration

Contract interpretation

Client communication

Education

US law degree

Bar admission (any state)

Job description

About SRS Acquiom

SRS Acquiom delivers the smartest way to run a deal™ through a platform and services designed to help deal parties manage complex M&A and loan agency transactions more efficiently.

Based in Denver, Colorado, with offices across the United States and in London and Amsterdam, SRS Acquiom supports transactions across North America and Europe. Our M&A services include professional shareholder representation, paying and escrow agent services, and online document solicitation and reporting. For loan and credit transactions, we provide independent Administrative Agent, Collateral Agent, Sub-Agent, and Successor Agent services.

Since 2007, SRS Acquiom has supported more than 11,500 transactions globally. By bringing efficiency, expertise, and purpose-built technology to complex financial transactions, we help sophisticated deal parties focus on building great businesses and maximizing value.

We’re equally committed to building careers as we are to building solutions. If you’re looking for a company with entrepreneurial energy, a proven record of growth and innovation, and a culture that supports your next career move, we’d love to talk.

A few benefits our employees enjoy

• Day‑one coverage: medical, dental, and vision plans so you’re protected from the start
• A 401(k) with a 4% company match to keep your future on track
• Discretionary time off - take the time you need, when you need it
• Employer‑paid life insurance, with the option to add extra coverage for peace of mind
• Employee Assistance Programs for confidential support when life gets complicated
• Discounted pet insurance (because furry family members count, too)
• A fitness credit to back your health and wellness goals
• Pre‑tax plans for dependent care, transportation, and flexible spending

Position Summary

SRS Acquiom is seeking a driven and experienced attorney to serve in-house as a Shareholder Advisory Director. This is a position for an attorney who is detailed, meticulous, responsive, and client-focused, and who is comfortable crafting strategies to resolve high‑stakes disputes. An ability to stay organized while monitoring numerous discrete issues is essential. This role entails a high degree of comfort with, and active management of, formal dispute processes such as litigation and arbitration. The ideal candidate is someone who can confidently work with clients, external counsel, and other parties to seek resolution of disputes and achieve client objectives.

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 $170k and $180k, depending on experience level.

Primary Responsibilities

• Serve as primary client contact on post-closing indemnification claims and contingent consideration/milestone issue management
• Interpret and analyze M&A deal agreements
• Actively manage responses to claims and milestone events, including litigation/arbitration as needed
• Draft deal-related correspondence, including emails and letters
• Develop and execute strategies for managing and resolving disputes
• Work closely with outside legal counsel to advance client objectives
• Collaborate closely and in a collegial manner with other teams and groups within the Company
• Actively participate in or take the lead on special projects as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited law school in the United States
• At least 5 years in active legal practice, either in-house or at a law firm
• Admission to the bar of any state
• Comfortable with understanding and discussing complex written contracts
• Experience with primary aspects of dispute management, including negotiation, mediation, and litigation/arbitration

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with M&A complex commercial, corporate, or securities matters (litigation or transactional) with a reputable law firm, financial institution, or company.
• In‑house litigation management experience
• Law degree from a top law school
• Solution‑oriented and client‑focused mindset
• Self‑motivated and independent
• Creative problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Extremely detail‑oriented and meticulous
• High degree of responsibility and ownership over issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Physical Requirements/Special Demands

• Ability to work standard business hours, and occasional nights/weekends if required by client demands
• May be remote with the ability to travel to Denver on occasion (approximately 2-4 times per year) as needed
• Other travel may be necessary, up to 10% of the year for mediations, client meetings, or other deal-related events, and may not always be scheduled in advance

** 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. **

With respect to its programs, services, activities, and employment practices, SRS Acquiom Inc. assesses qualified individuals without regard to their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy,