Shareholder Advisory Director

Overview

This role is for an experienced attorney to serve in-house as a Shareholder Advisory Director. The position involves managing high-stakes disputes arising from post-closing matters, including litigation and arbitration, while serving as a primary point of contact for clients.

Location

• Hybrid out of the Denver, CO office, or
• Fully remote within the Continental United States

If the selected candidate lives within a 20-mile radius of the downtown Denver office, they will be classified as a hybrid employee, with in-office expectations of:

• Beginning September 8, 2026: work one day per week in the office
• Beginning February 1, 2027: work two days per week in the office

If the selected candidate lives outside a 20-mile radius of the Denver office, they will be classified as a fully remote employee, with in-person onsite visits to the Denver headquarters required on average three times per year.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: Salary range between $170k and $180k, depending on experience level.

Benefits include:

• Day-one coverage: medical, dental, and vision plans
• A 401(k) with a 4% company match
• Discretionary time off
• Employer-paid life insurance, with the option to add extra coverage
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Discounted pet insurance
• A fitness credit
• Pre-tax plans for dependent care, transportation, and flexible spending

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client contact on post-closing indemnification claims and contingent consideration/milestone issue management
• Interpret and analyze M&A deal agreements
• 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 with other teams and groups within the organization
• Participate in, or lead on, special projects as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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 understanding and discussing complex written contracts
• Experience with primary aspects of dispute management, including negotiation, mediation, and litigation/arbitration

Preferred Qualifications / 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, with 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

Work Authorization

• The organization is 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.

Additional Information

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

• The organization assesses qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or other protected status. Requests for reasonable accommodation or the provision of auxiliary aids should be directed to Human Resources.