The RoleLegora is building the compensation infrastructure to support a fast-scaling, globally distributed company. We're looking for a Director, Compensation to help shape and scale Legora's approach to pay as we grow. You'll be a key partner to the VP of Rewards, owning the day-to-day design and execution of our compensation programs - from benchmarking and job architecture to salary planning and equity strategy. This is a high-visibility role with real influence over how Legora attracts, rewards, and retains talent globally.
This is a great opportunity for a compensation professional who wants to build (not just maintain) programs at a company still defining its comp infrastructure, with the backing of an experienced Rewards leader.
What You'll Do- Own and evolve Legora's compensation guidelines, pay structures, and salary ranges across all levels and geographies
- Lead job architecture work - leveling, job family mapping, and career framework design - in partnership with People and business leaders
- Manage compensation benchmarking using market data tools (Pave and Ravio), ensuring Legora's pay stays competitive as the company scales across all our markets
- Lead compensation analytics and insights, including pay equity analysis, range penetration, and executive-ready reporting
- Prepare analyses and recommendations for merit cycles, promotions, and off-cycle pay adjustments
- Build forecasting and planning processes for compensation spend across merit cycles, promotions, adjustments, and equity refreshes
- Partner on equity program design and administration, including RSU/option strategy considerations as the company matures
- Support executive compensation activities, including executive offer packages, annual executive pay review, and equity support
- Advise People Business Partners and managers on offer construction, internal equity, and pay decisions
- Help build scalable compensation processes and tools as Legora's headcount and global footprint grow
- Build governance frameworks for compensation decisions, including exception handling, approvals, documentation standards, and audit readiness
- Manage vendor relationships for compensation survey providers and systems (e.g., Pave, Ravio), including contract negotiations and ongoing performance
- Stay current on pay transparency laws, wage and hour requirements, and data privacy obligations across the geographies Legora operates in
- Lead and develop a Compensation Analyst, building team capability as Legora scales
- Support Compensation Committee deliverables and meetings
What You Bring- 10+ years of progressive compensation experience, including program design and benchmarking at a growing company
- Deep familiarity with compensation benchmarking platforms (Pave, Ravio, or similar) and job architecture frameworks
- Experience supporting equity compensation programs (options and/or RSUs) is a strong plus
- Experience supporting or leading executive compensation processes is a strong plus
- Comfort operating with a builder mindset - you enjoy creating structure where things are still taking shape
- Strong analytical skills paired with the judgment to translate data into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders
- Excellent cross-functional partnership skills; you work well with People, Finance, and business leaders alike
- Experience managing or mentoring a compensation analyst or coordinator, with the ability to grow the team over time
- Experience managing vendor relationships (e.g., survey providers, compensation systems), including negotiations and performance management
- Experience supporting a fast-growing, globally distributed workforce (ideally spanning the U.S., UK, EU/Nordics, and APAC)
Reporting LineThis role reports directly to Legora's VP, Rewards, and will be a close partner on all things compensation strategy and execution. A Compensation Analyst will report into this role.
What's In It For You- Global collaboration: Partner with teams and clients across Europe, APAC, and North America.
- Competitive package: Comprehensive salary, benefits, and tools for success.
- Meaningful work: Your efforts shape how thousands of lawyers use AI daily.
- In-person environment: Union Square office designed for ambitious builders and company provided lunch daily.
- Benefits & Perks: We invest in our people with a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits package:
Medical, Dental & Vision
- Multiple medical plan options through Aetna and Kaiser Permanente
- HSA or Healthcare FSA (based on plan selection)
- Dental plans via MetLife
- Vision plans via Vision Care
Family Support
- Generous parental leave
- Free access to Maven Clinic
- Dependent Care FSA
- Free One Medical membership for employees and dependents
Additional Perks
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Life Insurance + STD/LTD
- 401(K) with generous company match
- Unlimited PTO
- Robust voluntary benefits, including identity protection (via Aura), legal coverage via MetLife, pet savings programs, and more
