SamFend Child Care Group
Board Attorney – Mergers & Acquisitions / SBA Financing
SamFend Child Care Group, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions attorney with SBA and corporate financing expertise to join our board of advisors. This is not an operational staff role — it is a strategic board-level position designed for a seasoned legal professional who wants to lend their expertise to a growing platform company in childcare. About Us
SamFend Child Care Group is a Dallas-based acquisition company focused on acquiring and growing high-quality childcare and early education businesses across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Our mission is Preserving legacy. Supporting families. One center at a time. Key Responsibilities
M&A Strategy & Oversight:
Advise on the legal structuring of acquisitions, including asset and stock purchase agreements, LOIs, and closing documents. SBA & Financing Expertise:
Provide guidance on SBA 7(a) and 504 loan structures, seller financing, over-financing strategies, and bank negotiations. Due Diligence:
Oversee legal due diligence, ensuring proper review of contracts, leases, employment agreements, licensing, and compliance documentation. Governance & Risk Management:
Ensure the board and company remain compliant with federal, state, and local childcare regulations, corporate governance requirements, and fiduciary duties. Contract Negotiation:
Support negotiations with sellers, brokers, lenders, and other stakeholders. Strategic Counsel:
Serve as a thought partner to the Chairman, CEO, and Board on legal implications of strategic initiatives, growth, and future exit planning. Referrals & Network Access:
Where appropriate, introduce additional legal/financial resources to strengthen the company’s deal execution capacity. Key Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD)
from an accredited U.S. law school. Licensed to practice law in Texas (preferred) or ability to advise in Texas-based transactions. 10+ years of experience
in corporate law, with a strong focus on M&A. Demonstrated expertise with
SBA-backed financing, seller financing, and small-to-mid-market transactions
(preferred). Experience advising boards, private equity firms, or corporate clients on acquisitions. Ability to simplify complex legal matters and communicate clearly with non-legal stakeholders. High ethical standards and strong governance orientation. Board Commitment & Compensation
Time Commitment:
Estimated 2–4 hours/month (varies with deal flow). Meetings:
Quarterly board meetings, plus ad hoc availability during active deal execution. Compensation Structure: Equity Participation:
Board-level equity stake to align long-term interests. Success Fees:
Performance-based success fees tied to closed acquisitions. Retainer (Optional):
Small annual retainer for availability (negotiable). No upfront cash compensation — our board is structured around
equity and success-based rewards , consistent with high-growth acquisition models. Why Join Us?
Be part of an ambitious acquisition strategy in a
recession-resistant, growing sector
(childcare). Play a pivotal role in shaping a
scalable platform company . Gain
board-level equity participation
with upside tied to successful acquisitions. Collaborate with other seasoned professionals (Chairman, CFO, Industry Experts) in a
fast-moving, deal-driven environment .
Position Details
Seniority level : Executive Employment type : Part-time Job function : Legal Industries : Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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We are seeking an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions attorney with SBA and corporate financing expertise to join our board of advisors. This is not an operational staff role — it is a strategic board-level position designed for a seasoned legal professional who wants to lend their expertise to a growing platform company in childcare. About Us
SamFend Child Care Group is a Dallas-based acquisition company focused on acquiring and growing high-quality childcare and early education businesses across the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Our mission is Preserving legacy. Supporting families. One center at a time. Key Responsibilities
M&A Strategy & Oversight:
Advise on the legal structuring of acquisitions, including asset and stock purchase agreements, LOIs, and closing documents. SBA & Financing Expertise:
Provide guidance on SBA 7(a) and 504 loan structures, seller financing, over-financing strategies, and bank negotiations. Due Diligence:
Oversee legal due diligence, ensuring proper review of contracts, leases, employment agreements, licensing, and compliance documentation. Governance & Risk Management:
Ensure the board and company remain compliant with federal, state, and local childcare regulations, corporate governance requirements, and fiduciary duties. Contract Negotiation:
Support negotiations with sellers, brokers, lenders, and other stakeholders. Strategic Counsel:
Serve as a thought partner to the Chairman, CEO, and Board on legal implications of strategic initiatives, growth, and future exit planning. Referrals & Network Access:
Where appropriate, introduce additional legal/financial resources to strengthen the company’s deal execution capacity. Key Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD)
from an accredited U.S. law school. Licensed to practice law in Texas (preferred) or ability to advise in Texas-based transactions. 10+ years of experience
in corporate law, with a strong focus on M&A. Demonstrated expertise with
SBA-backed financing, seller financing, and small-to-mid-market transactions
(preferred). Experience advising boards, private equity firms, or corporate clients on acquisitions. Ability to simplify complex legal matters and communicate clearly with non-legal stakeholders. High ethical standards and strong governance orientation. Board Commitment & Compensation
Time Commitment:
Estimated 2–4 hours/month (varies with deal flow). Meetings:
Quarterly board meetings, plus ad hoc availability during active deal execution. Compensation Structure: Equity Participation:
Board-level equity stake to align long-term interests. Success Fees:
Performance-based success fees tied to closed acquisitions. Retainer (Optional):
Small annual retainer for availability (negotiable). No upfront cash compensation — our board is structured around
equity and success-based rewards , consistent with high-growth acquisition models. Why Join Us?
Be part of an ambitious acquisition strategy in a
recession-resistant, growing sector
(childcare). Play a pivotal role in shaping a
scalable platform company . Gain
board-level equity participation
with upside tied to successful acquisitions. Collaborate with other seasoned professionals (Chairman, CFO, Industry Experts) in a
fast-moving, deal-driven environment .
Position Details
Seniority level : Executive Employment type : Part-time Job function : Legal Industries : Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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