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Legal Directors lead legal strategy, advise executives, and help organizations navigate complex regulatory and business challenges. Browse vetted Legal Director opportunities on Ladders, including roles with salaries of $100,000 or more. Find positions that match your experience in corporate law, compliance, contracts, litigation, or a specialized practice area.

What Does a Legal Director Do?

A Legal Director oversees legal matters that support an organization’s goals and reduce risk. Responsibilities may include advising senior leadership, managing contracts and negotiations, directing litigation or outside counsel, building compliance programs, and guiding corporate governance. The scope of the role varies by company, industry, and team size.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a law degree, relevant bar admission, and substantial legal experience. Strong candidates demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, negotiation skills, business insight, and the ability to lead teams and manage competing priorities. Experience in a company’s industry or in areas such as privacy, employment, intellectual property, or mergers and acquisitions may also be valuable.

Industries Hiring Legal Directors

Legal Directors work across sectors including technology, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, retail, and professional services. Each industry brings distinct regulations and business concerns, so employers often value candidates who can translate legal guidance into practical recommendations for their organization.

Find Your Next Legal Leadership Role

Search Legal Director openings on Ladders to discover professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, identify positions aligned with your background, and take the next step toward a senior legal career.

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$150K - $180K *

Accelerate growth at a leading legal tech company by advising on commercial contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage risk and drive deal efficiency, while developing templates and...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving legal excellence in M&A and contract management. This role offers the chance to influence corporate development and data privacy initiatives while collaborating with diverse...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$175K - $200K *

Drive operational excellence by leading firmwide business functions, enhancing profitability, and fostering strategic growth across multiple offices while collaborating with executive leadership...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$180K - $220K *

Advance your career by leading legal strategies for private market transactions, managing external counsel, and collaborating with investment teams to drive successful outcomes in a dynamic, high-inte...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Partner with us to provide strategic legal counsel in a dynamic, agile environment. Support our teams with commercial agreements and promote electrification efforts while fostering collaboration and e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $190K *

Join us as a strategic advisor, providing legal counsel on commercial contracts, AI products, and technology licensing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive proactive solutions and support...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $160K *

Join our dynamic legal team as you ensure regulatory compliance, manage legal risks, and drive innovation across operations. Bring your expertise to guide product and commercial teams while transformi...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Lead legal and risk operations, ensuring compliance and integrity across domestic and international initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage contracts, develop policies, and support govern...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining aerospace innovation by building a robust legal framework. As the first legal hire, shape legal strategies, drive complex transactions, and partner with leadership to nav...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $180K *

Reimagine the future of aerospace by leading legal strategy in a dynamic role. Collaborate with executives to structure innovative agreements and ensure compliance while shaping the foundation of lega...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing strategic legal guidance and support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to navigate complex legal issues and ensure compliance while driving business ob...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform legal strategies by providing expert counsel on complex issues, ensuring compliance and risk management while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business objectives and suppo...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Unlock your potential as you provide expert legal guidance, manage compliance, and support strategic initiatives across diverse business units, ensuring alignment with regulations and fostering a cult...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert legal guidance and support. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to navigate complex legal issues, ensuring compliance, and dri...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Empower legal strategies by providing expert counsel on compliance, contracts, and risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to navigate complex legal landscapes and drive business obje...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in shaping legal strategies and compliance within the fintech landscape, overseeing critical commercial and regulatory matters, while guiding a high-performing legal team to foster gro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$119K - $221K *

Support dynamic legal processes in tech sales by negotiating complex agreements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage high volumes of transactions, and drive legal department initiatives wh...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving complex transactions in energy and commodities. Leverage your legal expertise to support acquisitions, structured investments, and trading activities while collaborating wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Drive legal strategy and compliance while leading a team of lawyers. Collaborate with internal and external partners to navigate complex corporate, regulatory, and commercial matters that support busi...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$76K - $89K *

Join a team that supports attorneys with administrative excellence, ensuring efficient document processing and client communication. Thrive in a dynamic environment while managing multiple tasks and d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$76K - $89K *

Support a dynamic legal team by providing essential administrative and secretarial services. Collaborate effectively, manage multiple tasks, and ensure timely document processing in a fast-paced envir...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $250K *

Champion the growth of a high-performing legal team, driving legal strategy and execution. Lead complex negotiations, establish efficient processes, and prepare for IPO while ensuring compliance and g...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving efficiency in procurement and corporate governance. In this hybrid role, you'll manage vendor agreements, support SaaS sales, and ensure compliance, collaborating across dep...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $250K *

Transform the legal landscape by leading regulatory strategies in healthcare, managing compliance, and advising on critical legal matters, while building and shaping a high-performing legal function w...

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Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$272K - $340K *

Champion legal excellence by guiding corporate governance, compliance, and risk management. Collaborate with stakeholders to navigate complex transactions and ensure organizational integrity while lea...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What is a Legal Director?question toggle

    A Legal Director is a senior legal professional who guides an organization’s legal strategy, advises leadership, manages legal risks, and may oversee a legal team or outside counsel.

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

    Requirements vary, but employers commonly look for a law degree, relevant bar admission, significant legal experience, and demonstrated leadership and business judgment. Specialized expertise may be required depending on the role.

  • What responsibilities does a Legal Director have?question toggle

    Responsibilities can include advising executives, negotiating and reviewing contracts, overseeing compliance and governance, managing disputes, directing outside counsel, and supporting business decisions with legal guidance.

  • Which industries hire Legal Directors?question toggle

    Legal Directors are hired across industries such as technology, healthcare, finance, manufacturing, retail, and professional services. Industry-specific regulatory or commercial experience may be an advantage.

  • How can I find Legal Director jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional job opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, then review listings for compensation, responsibilities, and qualifications that fit your experience.