Legal Data Director
Legora
Legal
New York, NY, USA
USD 272k-368k / year + Equity
Location
New York City
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Engineering & Product
Compensation
- $272K – $368K • Offers Equity
About Us
Legora is on a mission: to redefine how legal work gets done. From the very start we have been very clear about the fact that we are not building a solution for lawyers, we are building it with them, because it is the only way to make sure it gets done the right way; working side-by-side every step of the way.
Our AI-native workspace empowers legal professionals not just to work faster - but to ask better questions, unlock new insights. Every day, we push the boundaries of legal tech to make complex processes smarter, faster, and more human. From thousands of documents analysed in minutes to intelligent workflows designed in collaboration with leading practices, we’re turning possibility into reality.
Today we are trusted by global firms like Cleary Gottlieb, Goodwin, Bird & Bird and Linklaters in over 40 countries, but we have no plans on stopping here. We ship fast, we iterate effectively, and we scale rapidly - not by accident, but by design.
When you join Legora, you become part of a team that believes "good enough" isn’t good enough and that the way to win is together, by empowering lawyers to do their best work with technology that truly understands them. If you’re excited by building from first principles, working with exceptional people, and accelerating change in a high-stakes, high-impact domain—then this is the moment and the place.
We’re not just shaping the future of legal tech — we’re defining it. Ready to join us in building the intelligent future of law?
The Role
We are looking for a US Legal Data Director to help get the foundational legal data in place to enable Legora as the world’s best legal research product.
What You'll Do
Data strategy - map the US data landscape and determine best approach (build / buy / partner) to achieve coverage
Partnerships - engage with potential partners and manage through lifecycle
Data operations and integration - collect and manage integration of data into Legora alongside the legal research product team
What You Bring
10+ total years of experience, ideally a combination of legal and consulting
US legal background - a JD and at least 2-3 years of legal practice, ideally in litigation
Strategic thinking - ideally an MBA and/or background in a top-tier consulting firm
Partnerships and/or senior negotiation experience
Experience in a startup or fast-paced environment and working with a technology / product team
High agency and ownership in delivering outcomes
What's In It For You
Global collaboration: Partner with teams and clients across Stockholm, New York, London, and Sydney.
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.
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Benefits & Perks: We invest in our people with a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits package:
Medical, Dental & VisionMultiple medical plan options via Aetna and Kaiser Permanente
HSA or Healthcare FSA (based on plan selection)
Dental plans via MetLife
Vision plans via Vision Care
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Family Support
Generous parental leave
Free access to Maven Clinic
Dependent Care FSA
Free One Medical membership for employees and dependents
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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
Legora is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Legora, we believe great teams are built on diversity of thought and experience. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive, high-performance culture where everyone can do their best work. We welcome people of all backgrounds and don’t discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Compensation Range: $272K - $368K