Founding Commercial Real Estate Attorney (SF or US, Remote)

About the company

Our client is a technology-enabled law firm developing a modern approach to legal service delivery. Attorneys work with engineering and growth teams to improve both client work and internal systems.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this opportunity through the Paraform network. The position is with our client. Build the commercial real estate practice as a Founding Commercial Real Estate Attorney. You will lead transactions, develop practice standards, and work directly with clients.

What you'll do

• Lead commercial and multifamily acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures through closing.

• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, closing documents, and related contracts.

• Oversee title, survey, zoning, environmental, and other diligence.

• Coordinate financing, tax, and other specialist advice.

• Review AI-assisted work and maintain legal quality standards.

• Build playbooks and improve systems with engineers.

• Recruit and mentor additional real estate attorneys as the practice grows.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• 7 to 18 years of commercial real estate transactional experience.

• Experience independently leading sophisticated transactions.

• Training at an AmLaw 200 firm or equivalent in-house real estate practice.

• A JD from an accredited US law school and an active US bar license in good standing.

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and property diligence skills.

• Independent judgment, a collaborative approach, and interest in AI-supported legal workflows.

Bonus points

• California bar admission.

• Owner, operator, investor, or private-equity real estate experience.

• Portfolio and multifamily transaction experience.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 250,000 to 300,000 per year.

• Equity: Competitive equity.

• Performance compensation tied to deal revenue is available; terms will be discussed during hiring.

Location and work model

• San Francisco, California, or remote within the United States.

• San Francisco candidates generally attend the office 3 to 4 times per week.

• Remote candidates travel to San Francisco monthly for team alignment.