Sr Counsel - Real Estate and Revenue

Overview:

Join Samara in building the future of housing—one that enables people to live more freely, flexibly, and fully. Our flagship product, Backyard, is a fully turnkey, premium accessory dwelling unit (ADU) designed for California homeowners and real estate developers. As we expand our offerings and scale our in-house development initiatives, we’re at a pivotal moment in redefining homeownership through more attainable, high-quality infill housing.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Counsel to serve as the lead legal partner for Samara’s real estate development and B2B ADU transactions. This individual will be responsible for supporting all legal aspects of our development deals and institutional sales efforts, playing a critical role in executing complex real estate transactions across California. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in real estate law and has represented developers, contractors, lenders, or investors across a variety of financing and joint venture structures.

This is a high-impact, ground-floor opportunity to shape the legal function at a fast-growing company. The Senior Counsel will report directly to the CFO and collaborate cross-functionally across Development, Finance, and Sales to drive forward Samara’s mission.

Responsibilities:

Real Estate Development & Infill Projects:

B2B ADU Sales & Commercial Transactions:

General Legal & Risk Managemen

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Qualifications:

We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a vibrant, collaborative work environment. At Samara, our visionary and analytical leadership team eagerly anticipates collaborating with an individual who can leverage their technical expertise to provide insights into our metrics while also offering valuable thought leadership on strategic decisions.

We’re focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Samara provides equal employment opportunities to everyone, regardless of age, race, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.