About the company
Our client is a fast-growing technology company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Own client-facing project delivery from kickoff to completion, coordinating groups of subject-matter specialists and partnering with internal colleagues. This is an early, high-responsibility position suited to a seasoned legal professional who stays effective under pressure and tight timelines.
What you'll do
- Partner with external clients to deliver polished, research-driven work products that contribute to company revenue.
- Lead and coordinate groups of domain specialists from fields such as finance, engineering and science.
- Collaborate with internal colleagues on research efforts.
- Drive cross-functional initiatives as an early member of the organization.
- Support a variety of operational projects across the business.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- A law degree (JD or equivalent) and hands-on legal experience, including writing agreements, advocating, representing clients or giving counsel rather than purely administrative support.
- Excellent legal analysis and research skills, with a clear view of what makes work thorough rather than superficial.
- A degree from a highly regarded university in the US, Canada or Europe, unless your background is otherwise exceptional.
- Strong communication and client management skills.
- A self-starting mindset and the ability to carry projects from start to finish independently.
- A background in a demanding, fast-moving setting such as consulting, finance or an early-stage company.
- Willingness to work extended hours when needed and to be in the office five days a week, with a half day or remote work on Sundays.
Bonus points
- Prior exposure to legal technology, legal advisory work or private practice.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 150,000 to 200,000 per year
- Equity
Location and work model
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- On-site
- Full-time
Skills Required
- Juris Doctor degree or equivalent law degree
- Hands-on legal experience, including drafting agreements, advocacy, client representation, or legal counsel
- Excellent legal analysis and research skills
- Degree from a highly regarded university in the United States, Canada, or Europe, unless background is otherwise exceptional
- Strong communication and client management skills
- Ability to independently carry projects from start to finish
- Self-starting mindset
- Background in a demanding, fast-moving environment such as consulting, finance, or an early-stage company
- Willingness to work extended hours when needed
- Willingness to work on-site five days per week, with a half day or remote work on Sundays
- Prior exposure to legal technology, legal advisory work, or private practice
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.
