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Legal Business Unit President at a PE-Backed Digital Marketing and SaaS Business
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LOCATION: Remote

RETAINED SEARCH PARTNER: Falcon Partners

SEARCH MANDATE: Our private equity client is seeking the right Business Unit President to lead the legal vertical of one of its portfolio companies, a digital marketing and SaaS Business. The sponsor is bullish about its investment thesis in this acquired platform. They are prepared to invest heavily to drive the company's scale using both inorganic and organic methods.

COMPENSATION: A competitive salary, annual bonus, and wealth-building equity grant make for a compelling economic opportunity.

THE COMPANY:

  • Business Model: Digital marketing and SaaS
  • End Market: SMBs
  • Revenue Range: Mid-market
  • Hold Period: Exit planned for 2028
  • Deal Structure: Control Buyout

INVESTMENT THESIS: Accelerate growth within the legal vertical ahead of a successful exit.

THE SPONSOR: This private equity firm has a solid history of scaling businesses. Its sector specialties include technology-enabled services, business services, consumer, and financial services. Today the sponsor manages a focused portfolio of growth-stage companies.

CANDIDATE PROFILE: We seek a passionate, committed leader with a contagious will to win who can honor this company's past while also leading it into the future. Our ideal candidate's background most likely includes:

  • Business Model: Digital marketing and SaaS, ideally selling to SMBs
  • Functional: President, COO, or CRO of a standalone business of similar or slightly smaller size, OR a Division President or GM leading a standalone P&L within a larger company
  • Orientation: Commercial and customer-facing, with a track record of building and scaling a profitable business unit through a real growth phase
  • Tenure: 7+ years of progressive leadership, including direct P&L ownership

FALCON and its clients are equal opportunity employers. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status. FALCON encourages qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

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