about us

Kestra Holdings offers industry-leading wealth management platforms to independent wealth management professionals nationwide. With an innovative culture that celebrates independence, the firm seeks to redefine the future of the advisory industry through outstanding service, cutting-edge technology, and outstanding resources every financial professional needs to succeed in the marketplace now and in the years to come.

Kestra Holdings companies collectively oversee $123 billion in assets under management (AUA) and support more than 2,400 independent financial professionals across the country in providing comprehensive securities, trust and investment services to their clients. Located in the “Silicon Hills” of Austin, Texas, Kestra Holdings offers an experience that is as unique as the city in which it operates.

The Senior Advisor – Mergers and Acquisitions (SC – MA) supports the merger and acquisition activities of the Company and its subsidiaries, including the acquisition of the wealth and investment management advisor practices through the Company’s Bluespring Wealth Partners acquisition arm. The ideal candidate will have 7 or more years of large corporate legal experience, or equivalent in-house experience, and should have significant hands-on experience drafting and negotiating mergers and acquisitions. The candidate must be able to work independently with key business stakeholders and external and internal consultants in relevant disciplines (regulatory, employment, tax, etc.) as necessary. SC–MA will be responsible for advising on all stages of acquisitions from non-disclosure agreements, to term sheets, to due diligence, to transaction documents. Additionally, the SC – MA will work closely with the corporate secretary and private equity sponsor to ensure equity considerations are properly documented and recorded. This position will also support the company’s general legal needs by assisting with corporate recordkeeping and negotiating and reviewing general contracts necessary to support the operations of the company and its subsidiaries.

Duties and responsibilities

• Serve as a primary legal resource for all phases of mergers and acquisitions with a primary focus on the acquisition of the investment advisors and wealth management practices of the firm’s Bluespring Wealth Partners business. Negotiating and drafting non-disclosure agreements, term sheets, acquisition documents, employment agreements and related transaction documents.
• Providing advice on competition issues and the use of restrictive covenants associated with transactions.
• Work effectively with business leaders, legal peers, HR, and compliance staff on legal issues associated with acquisitions
• Work closely with the Company Secretary and Private Equity Sponsor regarding shares issued in transactions and others
• Providing proactive advice on new and emerging risks affecting acquisitions of wealth management firms and investment advisors
• Assist with company secretarial function and general legal matters for the company and its subsidiaries
• Other legal duties as assigned from time to time

Qualifications and experience

• Jordanian Dinar from an accredited law school; Active bar membership in at least one jurisdiction in the United States
• – At least 7 years of direct hands-on M&A experience with a strong background in financial services, wealth management, preferably with private equity portfolio companies.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and business acumen, with the ability to effectively partner with senior executives and investors
• Strong communication and negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex transactions and contractual arrangements

Preferred qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of SEC, FINRA, and other regulatory issues associated with investment advisor acquisitions and wealth management practices.
• Experience in a high-growth, private equity-backed company in the financial services space
• Strong network within the legal, wealth management and regulatory communities.

Internal application submission policy

Internal applicants must be in good standing and have at least one year of service with Kestra. Internal applicants must also have at least one year’s service in the current role unless approved by the Executive Vice President.

benefits:

Complete health, vision, teeth. 401(k) plans along with a host of voluntary plans such as auto insurance, legal services, and more.

Disclosure

By applying for a job at Kestra Financial, Inc., you agree to the following statements:

• You acknowledge that if you are hired, Kestra Financial, Inc. may Obtain basic information regarding your credit, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, work habits, performance, and experience and use it to evaluate your potential employment.
• It is Kestra Financial’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Kestra Financial prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
  

Kestra values

Our mission is to promote financial independence, and enable the growth and success of investment clients and the advisors who serve them. We do this by living our values: Service, Make It Happen, and Team One.