Legal Data Strategy Director
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onFirst Drive West, San Francisco, California, 94129, United States
About Us
Legora is redefining how legal work gets done. Not built for lawyers, built with them. We work alongside the world’s best legal teams, who expect excellence, precision, and speed, and we hold ourselves to the same bar.
Our AI-native workspace lets legal professionals move faster, think more clearly, and operate with sharper precision. By analysing thousands of documents in minutes and powering end-to-end workflows, we cut through complexity, teams can focus on what matters: judgment, strategy, and outcomes.
1,000+ customers across 50+ countries trust us, including Cleary Gottlieb, Goodwin, Linklaters, White & Case, Dentons, and Barclays. We’ve scaled to $100M+ in ARR, with teams across Europe, North America and APAC, and continue to expand through acquisitions including Qura, Walter AI and Graceview.
We partner with world-class performers: including Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees, Ludvig Åberg (and his caddie), and campaigns featuring Jude Law.
Joining Legora means three things:
- We lean in: ownership over titles, outcomes over intentions.
- We fight for excellence: high standards, direct, ego-free feedback.
- We grow together: as a team and with our customers.
Mission before ego. Everyone contributes. No one coasts.
If you’re driven by impact, pace, and raising the bar, this is the place.
About the Role
We are looking for a Legal Data Strategy Director to help get the foundational legal data in place to enable Legora as the world’s best legal research product. In this role, you will partner with the legal research product team to map the US data landscape, determine the best approach to achieve coverage, and manage the lifecycle of strategic partnerships. You will be instrumental in collecting and integrating data to power our platform, ensuring we maintain the precision and speed our customers demand.
Culture & Values
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.
The Environment
This is an in-person role based in our San Francisco office, designed for ambitious builders. You will partner with teams and clients across Europe, APAC, and North America, contributing to meaningful work that shapes how thousands of lawyers use AI daily.
Work location
Work model: On-site
First Drive West, San Francisco, California, 94129, United States
San Francisco, California
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleMap the US legal data landscape and determine the best approach to achieve coverage
- check_circleCollect and manage the integration of data into Legora alongside the legal research product team
- check_circleEstablish foundational legal data strategies to enable the world's best legal research product
- check_circleEngage with potential partners and manage relationships through the entire lifecycle
Requirements
- verified10+ total years of experience
- verifiedJD and 2-3 years of legal practice
- verifiedMBA or top-tier consulting background
- verifiedPartnership and senior negotiation experience
- verifiedStartup or fast-paced environment experience
Nice to Have
Experience in a startup or fast-paced environment and working with a technology / product team.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMultiple medical plan options via Aetna and Kaiser Permanentecheck_circleHSA or Healthcare FSA based on plan selectioncheck_circleDental plans via MetLifecheck_circleVision plans via Vision CareGenerous parental leave
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Data Strategy, Data Operations, Data Integration, Legal Research, Litigation, Negotiation, Partnerships, Ai.
Education: JD (Juris Doctor) required with 2-3 years legal practice; MBA preferred or background in top-tier consulting.
Frequently asked questions about Legal Data Strategy Director at Legora
What does a Legal Data Strategy Director at Legora do?expand_more
A Legal Data Strategy Director at Legora is responsible for the following: Map the US legal data landscape and determine the best approach to achieve coverage; Collect and manage the integration of data into Legora alongside the legal research product team; Establish foundational legal data strategies to enable the world's best legal research product; and Engage with potential partners and manage relationships through the entire lifecycle.
What are the requirements for this Legal Data Strategy Director role?expand_more
Legora is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: 10+ total years of experience; JD and 2-3 years of legal practice; MBA or top-tier consulting background; Partnership and senior negotiation experience; and Startup or fast-paced environment experience.
Where is the Legal Data Strategy Director role at Legora located?expand_more
Legal Data Strategy Director at Legora is based in First Drive West, San Francisco, California, 94129, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Legal Data Strategy Director job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Legora has listed this Legal Data Strategy Director role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Legal Data Strategy Director role?expand_more
Legal Data Strategy Director at Legora typically requires 10+ years of relevant experience at the lead level.
What skills do you need for the Legal Data Strategy Director role at Legora?expand_more
Key skills for Legal Data Strategy Director at Legora include Data Strategy; Data Operations; Data Integration; Legal Research; Litigation; Negotiation; Partnerships; and Ai.
What education is required for Legal Data Strategy Director at Legora?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: JD (Juris Doctor) required with 2-3 years legal practice; and MBA preferred or background in top-tier consulting.
What category does the Legal Data Strategy Director role belong to?expand_more
Legal Data Strategy Director at Legora is part of the legal job category on Recrutus.