Director, Legal Jobs

Explore Director, Legal opportunities for experienced attorneys ready to guide business strategy, manage legal risk, and lead high-impact teams. Ladders features vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping you discover legal leadership positions that match your experience and career goals.

What Does a Director of Legal Do?

A Director of Legal oversees an organization’s legal work and provides practical counsel to executives and business teams. Responsibilities may include negotiating and reviewing contracts, advising on regulatory requirements, managing litigation and outside counsel, supporting corporate transactions, and developing policies that help the organization operate responsibly.

Common Qualifications and Skills

Employers often seek a law degree, an active license to practice in the relevant jurisdiction, and substantial experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or both. Strong candidates combine legal judgment with communication, negotiation, leadership, and business skills. Depending on the employer, expertise in areas such as commercial contracts, privacy, employment, compliance, intellectual property, or corporate governance may be valuable.

Career Paths and Work Settings

Director, Legal roles are available across industries and organizations, including technology, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and professional services. The position may report to a general counsel, chief legal officer, or senior business leader, and can be a path toward broader general counsel or executive leadership responsibilities.

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Search Ladders for vetted Director, Legal openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare opportunities by location, industry, scope, and experience requirements, then focus your search on roles aligned with your legal background and leadership ambitions.

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$169K - $250K *

Elevate your career by tackling complex legal challenges and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate across teams to provide expert legal guidance, manage risks, and ensure compliance, all while fo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $226K *

Elevate business strategy by providing expert legal advice on complex issues, ensuring compliance and managing risks. Lead initiatives that drive global process improvements while collaborating with d...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $238K *

Join a dynamic team to provide expert legal guidance on complex consumer credit products, ensuring compliance and managing risks while driving innovative solutions across the organization. Shape the f...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $238K *

Champion complex legal strategies and drive compliance initiatives across diverse consumer credit products, ensuring alignment with business goals while managing legal risks and fostering collaboratio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in regulatory affairs by guiding a team to develop and execute strategies for new products, ensuring compliance and supporting lifecycle management while collaborating with cross-funct...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$206K - $282K *

Drive impactful legal support by advising business clients on diverse legal matters, drafting and negotiating contracts, and fostering relationships across teams to align legal strategies with company...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$254K - $347K *

Champion program management excellence by leading cross-functional teams, driving project strategies, and ensuring timely delivery of milestones in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment. Foster collabo...

2 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Engage as a trusted legal advisor, leading complex transactions and negotiations. Drive strategic initiatives while balancing legal and commercial objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams t...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$259K - $302K *

Drive corporate governance and SEC compliance by partnering with Finance and Executive Leadership. Oversee SEC filings, capital markets transactions, and governance matters while ensuring adherence to...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of donation practices by leading strategic initiatives and teams dedicated to enhancing donor family experiences and ensuring compassionate, informed decision-making throughout the do...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $180K *

Help us advance our legal team by providing expert counsel on employment, commercial, and compliance matters. Collaborate with internal teams and clients to navigate complex regulations while enhancin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive legal support across employment, commercial, and compliance matters. Collaborate with internal teams and clients while developing expertise in a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Champion operational excellence in AI server repair, leading strategic initiatives, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance while managing P&L and fostering cross-functional collaborat...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join us to lead the accounting function, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting, consolidation, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and suppor...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer a transformative approach to donation conversations, leading teams to enhance family engagement and authorization practices. Drive operational excellence while ensuring compassionate support f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Transform the donation experience by leading strategic initiatives and high-performing teams dedicated to compassionate family engagement and operational excellence in organ and tissue donation proces...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Elevate your career by leading a global Indirect Procurement team, driving strategic sourcing initiatives, and optimizing enterprise spend while fostering innovation and accountability across a comple...

3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $275K *

Lead the charge in transforming data capture processes into scalable, platform-native capabilities. Collaborate with teams to define product roadmaps and deliver innovative solutions that enhance oper...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of airline technology by leading complex legal transactions, providing strategic advice, and managing legal risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to negotiate and structure a...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K *

Lead the charge in executing innovative digital strategies for advocacy campaigns, managing client relationships, and mentoring junior staff to drive impactful results in a fast-paced environment...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$220K - $250K *

Help us design and implement AI-driven legal systems that transform complex workflows into structured, machine-readable formats for efficient execution and analysis...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$220K - $250K *

Unlock potential by re-engineering legal workflows to create AI-ready systems that translate expert legal insights into machine-executable formats, ensuring quality and efficiency in the delivery of l...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$220K - $250K *

Engage in transforming complex legal workflows into AI-executable systems, driving innovation in the legal sector through structured data design and automation, ensuring quality outcomes while collabo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$258K - $322K *

Join a team that's redefining revenue operations by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing performance, and managing a dynamic team to drive growth and efficiency across sales and partnerships. Mak...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$228K - $285K *

Transform your career by leading revenue operations, driving strategy, and enhancing performance across sales teams. Manage a dynamic team while collaborating with executives to optimize processes and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Legal do?question toggle

    A Director of Legal leads or oversees legal services for an organization, advises business leaders, manages legal risk, and may supervise attorneys or coordinate outside counsel. The exact scope varies by company and industry.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Director, Legal jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly require a law degree, bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction, and significant legal experience. Leadership ability, business judgment, and expertise in the employer’s legal needs are also important.

  • How much do Director, Legal jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on factors such as location, industry, organization size, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more.

  • Where can I find Director, Legal jobs?question toggle

    Search Ladders for vetted Director, Legal openings paying $100,000 or more, and use available filters to narrow results by location, industry, and other preferences.

  • What is the difference between a Director of Legal and a General Counsel?question toggle

    A General Counsel typically serves as the organization’s top legal executive, while a Director of Legal may lead a function, team, or major area of legal work and often reports to the General Counsel. Titles and responsibilities vary by organization.