Strategic Projects Lead

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