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