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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$115K - $135K *

Partner with us to lead strategic initiatives for Eli Lilly, driving creative solutions that connect health brands with audiences. Build relationships, guide teams, and ensure financial health while n...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$115K - $135K *

Unlock strategic leadership by guiding client partnerships and cross-functional teams, driving creative solutions that resonate with patient audiences while ensuring business growth and financial heal...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$115K - $135K *

Join us to lead strategic initiatives for a major healthcare partnership, driving creative solutions and fostering client relationships. You'll guide cross-functional teams, ensuring impactful campaig...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$115K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team as a strategic leader, driving impactful creative solutions for healthcare brands. Build strong client relationships, guide cross-functional teams, and champion growth while ensuri...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in developing and executing pricing strategies, overseeing financial modeling and governance to optimize profitability and support strategic growth initiatives across the organization...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$86K - $121K *

Join a team that's redefining subrogation leadership by driving strategic growth, optimizing operations, and enhancing client relationships. This role combines hands-on management with innovative tech...

California, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $160K *

Create and execute a dynamic communications strategy to elevate brand visibility, manage press relations, and craft compelling narratives that resonate across media channels, ensuring alignment with m...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Transform site operations by leading high-volume reconditioning centers, ensuring quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction while driving strategic initiatives and continuous improvement across m...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$270K - $280K *

Join a team that's driving clinical excellence by overseeing trial execution, managing timelines, budgets, and CROs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and quality while mentoring team...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $160K *

Champion the development of a robust information governance framework, leading initiatives in legal and corporate information management. Collaborate across teams to enhance accessibility, compliance...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $185K *

Transform strategic sourcing for HR and Benefits, leading complex engagements and driving cost savings while ensuring high supplier performance and stakeholder satisfaction across diverse client needs...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Elevate the Epic Payer Program by leading strategy, governance, and optimization initiatives. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation, enhance provider collaboration, and ensure technology invest...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$200K - $250K *

Deliver strategic legal counsel while managing commercial contracts and compliance. Collaborate with executive leadership and stakeholders, mitigate risks, and support corporate legal needs across var...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$200K - $250K *

Engage as a strategic legal advisor providing counsel on commercial contracts, compliance, and corporate law. Oversee risk management while supporting corporate transactions, ensuring legal integrity...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $110K *

Launch your career by managing logistics for a premier event, overseeing vendor procurement, staffing, and budgets. Drive operational excellence from planning to execution, ensuring a seamless experie...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $105K *

Drive strategic client partnerships and manage integrated campaigns across diverse channels, ensuring alignment with business objectives and delivering impactful creative solutions that foster growth...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing client relationships and integrated campaigns, ensuring strategic alignment and exceptional execution across diverse advertising channels to drive business growth and creat...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$75K - $110K *

Empower clients by managing their eCommerce strategies on Amazon, driving product optimization, and enhancing catalog performance. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver tailored solutions and achie...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$79K - $108K *

Provide comprehensive support for civil litigation, managing multiple cases and deadlines, drafting pleadings, preparing documents, and assisting with trial preparation within a fast-paced law firm en...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$240K - $280K *

Elevate the standards of AI usage in legal practices by developing quality control workflows, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement responsible AI guidelines across the...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $300K *

Shape the future of AI-powered implementations by leading a dynamic team, redefining best practices, and building a robust partner ecosystem to enhance client success and drive growth in a fast-paced...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $185K *

Engage as a client-facing leader, driving category strategy and orchestrating sourcing initiatives to deliver tangible value. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage supplier relationships, and optimize...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team as an Account Director, leading integrated marketing campaigns, managing client relationships, and driving creative strategies to meet business objectives in a fast-paced environme...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in negotiating commercial contracts and strategies for pharmacy services, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance offerings and ensure compliance while driving business gr...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Champion a dynamic legal team, driving commercial strategy and contract negotiations to enhance pharmacy services. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring complia...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.