Legal Director - Real Estate, CloudKitchens - Los Angeles

Who we are 

CloudKitchens helps restaurateurs around the world succeed in online food delivery - our goal is to make food more affordable, higher quality and convenient for everyone. 

We take underutilized properties and transform them into smart kitchens so they can better serve restaurateurs, customers and the neighborhoods they’re in. Every time we launch a new facility we create jobs in that neighborhood, and we’re proud to provide a wide range of cuisines and options for healthy food at an affordable price.

We're changing the game for restaurateurs, whether they’re entrepreneurs opening their first restaurant through to your favorite global quick-service restaurant chains.  

We’re seeking a Legal Director to lead our high-performing in-house legal team responsible for real estate and commercial transactions. 

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. 

• 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. 

• 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: You’ll be focused on an $80 billion market that’s projected to reach at least $500 billion by 2030 in the US alone. 
• Changing the restaurant industry: You’ll be part of a team that helps restaurants succeed in online food delivery. 
• Collaborative environment: You'll receive support and guidance from experienced colleagues and managers, helping you learn, grow, and achieve your goals. You’ll also work closely with other teams to ensure our customers' success.

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.