What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporate Development Lead position at Aderant?
Aderant is a global industry leading software company providing comprehensive business management solutions for law firms and other professional services organizations with a mission to help them run a better business. We are motivated by a collective desire to drive the legal industry to the forefront of innovation. With over 2,500 clients around the world, including 95 of the top AmLaw 100 firms, we are changing the outside perception of the legal sphere; where there was once resistance to modernization, we are creating a culture that embraces new ideas and technology.
At Aderant, the “A” is more than just a letter. It is a representation of how we fulfill our foundational purpose, serving our clients. It embodies our core values and reminds us that to achieve success, every day must start with the “A”. We bring the “A” to life by fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. We encourage our diverse teams to bring their whole selves to work – ideas, experience, and passion – to drive our mission forward.
Our people are our strength.
Role Description The Corporate Development Lead is a strategic individual contributor responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing growth opportunities for Aderant. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will focus on inorganic growth (M&A, investments, and partnerships), market intelligence, and enterprise strategic initiatives. The Corporate Development Lead will partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to drive value creation, accelerate growth, and strengthen the company’s long-term competitive position. Responsibilities Mergers & Acquisitions
At Aderant, the “A” is more than just a letter. It is a representation of how we fulfill our foundational purpose, serving our clients. It embodies our core values and reminds us that to achieve success, every day must start with the “A”. We bring the “A” to life by fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. We encourage our diverse teams to bring their whole selves to work – ideas, experience, and passion – to drive our mission forward.
Our people are our strength.
Role Description The Corporate Development Lead is a strategic individual contributor responsible for identifying, evaluating, and executing growth opportunities for Aderant. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will focus on inorganic growth (M&A, investments, and partnerships), market intelligence, and enterprise strategic initiatives. The Corporate Development Lead will partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to drive value creation, accelerate growth, and strengthen the company’s long-term competitive position. Responsibilities Mergers & Acquisitions
- Lead market mapping, pipeline development, and opportunity analysis for potential acquisitions.
- Build and maintain relationships with investment banks, advisors, and target companies.
- Support parent company deal team with end-to-end deal execution including initial screening and detailed due diligence
- Coordinate post-acquisition integration and value capture ensuring synergies are realized across finance, operations, product, and go-to-market teams.
- Manage and expand relationships with key partners to maximize value creation.
- Identify and evaluate new partnership opportunities that enhance product, market reach, or revenue growth.
- Develop business cases and financial frameworks to assess partnership ROI.
- Maintain ongoing market and competitor intelligence, producing regular reports and thought leadership for internal stakeholders.
- Support the executive team and finance team with annual and long-range planning.
- Continuously analyze market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities.
- Provide the CEO and CFO with strategic insights and recommendations to accelerate growth and continued market leadership.
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in corporate development within a software company, private equity, or investment banking.
- Strong track record in M&A execution including target sourcing, diligence, and integration.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze complex markets, build business cases, and provide actionable insights.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Executive presence with the ability to engage credibly with internal leaders and external stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.