About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Join a legal team as a hands-on attorney who takes real ownership of business-law work from the first day. You will partner closely with senior lawyers, lead deals with substantial independence and advise business clients on their ongoing legal needs.
What you'll do
- Lead buy-side and sell-side company sale and acquisition deals with a high degree of independence.
- Serve as outside counsel to privately held businesses on day-to-day legal questions.
- Prepare and negotiate business agreements, company set-up documents and funding arrangements.
- Advise owners on succession planning and on how their businesses are governed.
- Collaborate directly with multiple partners and their clients.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- 4 to 6 years of transactional and business-law experience with genuine deal responsibility.
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active California bar license, with admission completed before any offer.
- Background in M&A, entity governance and securities compliance.
- Proven ability to take charge of large parts of a deal and guide the working group.
- Strong drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Law school GPA of 3.0 or higher, with a transcript available when applying.
Bonus points
- Experience advising closely held businesses and professional services firms.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 230,000 to 250,000 per year
Location and work model
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- Hybrid, 3 days per week in office
- Full-time
Skills Required
- 4 to 6 years of transactional and business-law experience with genuine deal responsibility
- Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active California bar license, with admission completed before any offer
- Background in mergers and acquisitions, entity governance, and securities compliance
- Ability to take charge of substantial portions of a deal and guide the working group
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Law school GPA of 3.0 or higher and transcript submission
- Experience advising closely held businesses and professional services firms
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.
