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.

Find Director, Legal Jobs on Ladders

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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$274K - $330K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of product innovation by providing strategic legal guidance to Product and Engineering leaders. Drive major initiatives while managing risk in a fast-paced enviro...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$125K - $150K *

Join us as a strategic finance leader, driving performance and decision-making across manufacturing sites. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance profitability, optimize capital, and devel...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving financial performance across manufacturing sites. This role partners with leadership to enhance decision-making, optimize profitability, and ensure financial stewardship, wh...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Oversee financial performance across multiple manufacturing sites, driving insights and operational decision-making. Collaborate with leadership to enhance profitability, optimize working capital, and...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$145K - $195K *

Reimagine financial leadership by driving strategic planning and analysis to support a fast-growing organization. Collaborate across teams to deliver insights that enhance decision-making and foster i...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$135K - $169K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic startup by driving commercial agreements and managing risk. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support growth while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$171K - $299K *

Unlock potential by leading global trade compliance initiatives, advising on regulatory matters, and ensuring alignment with legal requirements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitigate ris...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$171K - $299K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing global trade compliance. This role involves advising leadership on regulatory requirements, managing compliance programs, and mitigating trade risks while sup...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$185K - $308K *

Transform the delivery of high-impact capital projects in life sciences, overseeing engineering, design, and construction from inception to completion while ensuring compliance and quality in a collab...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$206K - $350K *

Transform your career by leading strategic contracting initiatives that enhance provider networks. Drive operational excellence, influence key business outcomes, and mentor a high-performing team to a...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $259K *

Lead a global sourcing team to drive cost reductions and optimize supplier performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement strategic sourcing initiatives that enhance product quality and servi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $259K *

Lead the charge in global sourcing strategies, optimizing supplier performance and cost management while driving cross-functional collaboration to achieve business objectives in a dynamic medical envi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $170K *

Advance operational excellence by optimizing processes, enhancing efficiency, and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement tools and systems that improve per...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$153K - $181K *

Lead the charge in optimizing complex client portfolios through strategic transaction management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute high-impact real estate initiatives, ensuring align...

New York, NYRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$153K - $181K *

Transform client real estate strategies by leading complex transaction management initiatives, optimizing portfolios, and ensuring execution excellence across diverse asset classes while collaborating...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping global regulatory strategy for rare disease therapies. In this pivotal role, you'll lead submissions and agency interactions across the US, EU, UK, and Japan, driving execut...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing resident experiences and driving operational excellence. You'll lead initiatives in leasing, financial oversight, and team development while ensuring complian...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Empower success by driving leasing performance, enhancing resident experiences, and ensuring financial oversight. Collaborate with teams to uphold brand standards and foster a customer-first culture w...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in providing expert legal counsel in civil defense litigation, focusing on construction defect and general liability cases. Collaborate with clients and colleagues in a hybrid work env...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Transform your legal career by joining our dynamic team as a Senior Counsel. Leverage your expertise in civil defense litigation, handling diverse cases while collaborating with experienced profession...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$220K - $250K *

Lead the design of AI-native legal systems, transforming workflows into executable outputs while codifying legal expertise for optimal AI integration and performance...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$220K - $250K *

Optimize legal workflows by designing AI systems that translate expertise into executable outputs, while codifying knowledge and evaluating quality to enhance efficiency and repeatability in the legal...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $90K *

Lead the charge in delivering a groundbreaking event by managing logistics, vendor relations, and onsite execution. Shape processes for future success while ensuring a seamless experience for sponsors...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$250K - $285K *

Advance global regulatory strategies for late-stage programs, ensuring compliance and successful submissions. Collaborate across functions to mitigate risks and drive major filings, representing the o...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $175K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic litigation role, engaging in complex commercial and insurance coverage disputes. Collaborate with seasoned attorneys while gaining meaningful experience in a support...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.