LegalZoom · 7 hours ago
Director, M&A Integration Leader
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$142K/yr - $227K/yr
8+ years expLegalZoom is on a mission to help people navigate the legal system with confidence and clarity. As the M&A Integration Leader, you will design and manage the integration of acquired businesses and assets, ensuring alignment with LegalZoom’s strategy and values while overseeing key operational and cultural transformations.
ConsultingLegalLegal TechProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Develop the overall integration strategy and detailed project plan, ensuring alignment with the deal thesis and corporate objectives
Support the executive sponsor for the successful realization of identified deal synergies (both cost and revenue)
Work with the business team and acquired company to break down barriers and identify risks/ mitigation plans to deliver on the deal thesis and critical business results
Assemble, partner, and manage the progress of the “core integration team”
Ensure all functional integration leaders understand their roles and responsibilities during the transition period
Assist with the launch of functional integration teams so they understand their charters and are organized for success
Oversee the integration of key business systems and processes to achieve operational efficiencies
Brief the acquired management team and employees so that they understand the integration process and how it will impact them
Prepare and present regular progress reports to C-Team
Escalate issues requiring senior-level input so they are resolved quickly and effectively
Manage the interdependencies between functions so activities are prioritized and sequenced correctly
Evaluate the risks associated with an integration and mitigate them to the most reasonable extent possible
Document any handoffs to business line leaders at the end of the transition period
Capture lessons learned and recommendations for future acquisitions to continuously improve LegalZoom's M&A playbook
Qualification
Required
At least 8–10 years of relevant experience, with direct end-to-end integration management responsibility across multiple functions
Designed and executed comprehensive integration strategies and detailed project plans that align with deal-specific strategic goals and broader corporate objectives
Established and led operational mechanisms to track progress, manage milestones, and measure outcomes against synergy targets
Partnered with executive sponsors and cross-functional business teams to remove barriers, mitigate risks, and realize both cost and revenue synergies
Assembled, led, and managed core integration teams, ensuring functional leaders were aligned, empowered, and accountable for execution success
Oversaw the integration of critical business systems, processes, and operational functions to drive efficiency and ensure a seamless transition
Developed and managed stakeholder communication plans, providing regular updates, dashboards, and escalations to the C-suite and key decision-makers
Expertise in M&A, change management, and operational integration best practices, tools, and methodologies
Strong analytical skills; ability to diagnose issues, propose solutions, and track performance using data
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, with a proactive and collaborative approach
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (MBA or related field) strongly preferred
Preferred
advanced degree (MBA or related field) strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
401k, With Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
Fertility
Mental Health
One Medical
Fringe lifestyle benefits up to $250
Company
LegalZoom
LegalZoom is a technology platform giving access to professional legal advice so people can protect what matters most.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (7)
2024 (19)
2023 (26)
2022 (27)
2021 (14)
2020 (22)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$951.7MKey Investors
Registered AgentsPermiraPolaris Partners
2024-07-10Post Ipo Equity· $0.7M
2023-09-06Post Ipo Secondary· $140M
2021-06-30IPO
Leadership Team
Dan Wernikoff
Chief Executive Officer
Jeff Stibel
Chairman and CEO
Recent News
2025-11-25
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