Raydar
Senior Investigations Attorney
$250K–$500K
Oakland, California · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- Ten or more years as an investigations attorney.
- Education
- J.D. with strong academic credentials.
About the job
Lead and grow a law firm investigations practice, conducting sensitive inquiries and advising organizations on investigation methods while developing client relationships and new business.
What you'll do
- Lead complex investigations, compliance reviews, and independent inquiries from intake through written findings and reporting.
- Advise public and private organizations on investigation methods and related matters.
- Grow the investigations practice through client relationships and business development.
What they ask for
- At least 10 years of experience as an investigations attorney, with an established, transferable client and revenue base.
- Experience advising government bodies or businesses on investigations and independently managing complex inquiries from intake through reporting.
- Knowledge of public sector regulations, education equity requirements, and governance procedures; strong interviewing, legal drafting, and findings-writing skills.
- J.D. with strong academic credentials and active California bar admission.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with education equity inquiries, senior leadership misconduct, ethics, or oversight reviews.
- Background in a smaller practice or experience at a large national law firm.
Pay
$250K to $500K USD base salary
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