Legal Director -Real Estate, City Storage Systems - Los Angeles
We're building Infrastructure for Better Food to help restaurateurs around the world succeed in online food delivery, changing the game whether they’re first-time entrepreneurs or established quick-service restaurant chains.
The Role
We’re seeking a Legal Director to lead our high-performing in-house real estate and commercial transactions legal team.
You’ll be responsible for structuring and negotiating real estate and commercial agreements, overseeing transaction execution, and collaborating cross-functionally with our real estate, development, kitchens and executive teams to support the business while managing legal risk. We’re looking for a strategic thinker and a practical problem-solver who will be energized by the opportunity to build at scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and grow a legal team that supports a large real estate and commercial transactions pipeline.
- Structure and negotiate complex real estate deals, including acquisitions, dispositions, leases, design and development deals.
- Draft and negotiate key commercial legal contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
- Partner cross-functionally with real estate, operations, kitchen sales and others to align legal strategy with business goals.
- Provide expert legal advice and counsel to the business on commercial legal matters such as restaurant partnerships, procurement, and other contracts that help grow our business verticals.
- Drive continuous improvement and scalability in deal processes and execution.
What We’re Looking For
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- Qualified lawyer with 10+ years of experience in commercial real estate law, preferably with a strong mix of law firm and in-house experience.
- Proven experience negotiating and closing real estate and commercial transactions.
- Strong leadership and mentorship skills, with a proven track record of building high-performing teams.
- Practical, business-oriented mindset with excellent judgment.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.
Why Join Us
- Growing Market: Online food delivery is a $100 billion market that is projected to reach at least $500 billion by 2030 in the US alone.
- Transforming the Restaurant Industry: Be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of online food delivery, helping restaurants thrive in an ever-evolving landscape.
- Growth-Focused Environment: Receive mentorship from visionary entrepreneurs and experienced leaders, empowering you to grow, learn, and build a Career of Substance.
What you need to know
As a company driven by innovation and continuous change, close collaboration is essential. We’re constantly reimagining our industry, creating new products, and refining our processes — and we do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.
Apply now to join the team that’s making Infrastructure for Better, Faster, Cheaper Food a reality.
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