About the company
Our client is an AI and data technology company expanding its internal legal capability. Its teams need practical legal support for a growing volume of commercial relationships.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Join as Corporate Counsel and take ownership of commercial contracting as the first dedicated in-house attorney. This is a hands-on legal role working with leadership and cross-functional teams.
What you'll do
- Draft, review, negotiate, and redline commercial agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, data licenses, and DPAs.
- Work with leadership and people teams on contract matters.
- Improve contract templates and negotiation playbooks.
- Coordinate specialized matters with outside counsel.
- Support adjacent legal needs, including employment-related issues, as the business grows.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- 3 to 6 years of relevant legal experience.
- A JD and active California bar admission.
- Strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation experience.
- In-house experience at an early-stage or growing startup.
- Comfort using AI tools in legal workflows.
- Practical judgment and willingness to take on adjacent legal work.
Bonus points
- Technology or data licensing experience.
- Employment law, contractor classification, or offer-letter experience.
- Law-firm training followed by in-house experience.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 225,000 to 250,000 per year.
- Equity: Competitive equity.
- Bonus tied to company performance.
- A signing bonus may be considered.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Daily meal stipend, monthly wellness stipend, and covered commute.
Location and work model
- San Francisco, California, United States.
- The role is listed as onsite, with a candidate-facing requirement to attend the office three times per week.
- Visa transfers are supported.
Skills Required
- 3 to 6 years of relevant legal experience
- Juris Doctor degree
- Active California bar admission
- Strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation experience
- In-house experience at an early-stage or growing startup
- Comfort using AI tools in legal workflows
- Practical judgment and willingness to take on adjacent legal work
- Technology or data licensing experience
- Employment law, contractor classification, or offer-letter experience
- Law-firm training followed by in-house experience
What We Do
Raydar is a talent acquisition and business consulting firm that connects world-class and emerging talent with growing organizations. It supports companies through team development, strategic hiring, and customized growth solutions, helping clients recruit roles such as engineers, product managers, executives, legal counsel, and quantitative traders. Raydar focuses on understanding each organization’s needs, culture, and long-term goals to build high-impact teams.
