About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Act as the lead corporate attorney for a group of emerging-company clients, covering everyday advice and transactional drafting. The role involves working closely with company founders, directing paralegal support and contributing to internal processes and tooling as the firm expands.
What you'll do
- Serve as the primary corporate lawyer for a set of startup clients, covering board approvals, equity issuances, employment matters and everyday corporate questions.
- Draft and review governance documents along with early-stage and priced financing documents.
- Advise founders directly and regularly by email and phone.
- Delegate work to paralegals and give them the context needed for smooth handoffs.
- Work with engineers and non-lawyer colleagues to improve internal tools and workflows.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- 2 to 6 years of post-JD experience in startup corporate and venture financing work, gained at a large firm, in-house or in solo practice.
- Transactional experience across multiple clients and industries rather than a single major client.
- A law degree and a current license to practice in good standing.
- Ease with modern technology, including a habit of applying automation or AI in day-to-day work.
- Real enthusiasm for helping build a firm from the ground up and a desire to stay long-term.
- A thoughtful approach to handing off tasks and giving paralegals clear context.
Bonus points
- Background at a leading law firm.
- Hands-on exposure to adopting new software for legal work.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 200,000 to 300,000 per year
- Equity
Location and work model
- Remote (US)
- Full-time
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