Lead Global People Partner, Growth
Legora · On-site · New York City · $220k–$260k
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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.
2,100+ customers across 80+ countries trust us, including Cleary Gottlieb, Goodwin, Linklaters, White & Case, Dentons, and Barclays. We’ve scaled to $200M+ in ARR, with teams across Europe, North America and APAC, and continue to expand through acquisitions including Qura, Walter AI, Graceview, Cadastral, and Wexler.
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.
THE ROLE
Legora has grown from $1M to over $200M in annual recurring revenue in less than two years, doubling from $100M to $200M in under six months. Our Growth organisation has scaled from zero to 400 people in just 18 months, with teams across the US, Europe, and APAC. As we continue to expand into new markets, building strong leaders, maintaining high performance standards, and getting the organisational structure right will be critical to our success.
We're looking for a Lead People Partner to own the global people agenda for Growth, working directly with our CRO and their leadership team. You'll help shape how the organisation grows, strengthen management capability, and build the structures needed to support a high-performing commercial team.
This is a global role with significant ownership. You'll also work closely with regional People Partners, providing direction, developing their capabilities, and bringing consistency to how we support Growth teams across different markets.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As our Lead People Partner for Global Growth, you'll be a trusted advisor to the CRO and their leadership team, helping shape the organisation as we scale while driving strong performance, accountability, and organisational effectiveness.
We're looking for someone who understands the commercial side of the business, builds strong relationships with senior leaders, and is comfortable challenging decisions when needed. You'll need to think strategically while staying close to the day-to-day challenges of a fast-growing organisation.
Specifically, you will
- Own the global people agenda for Growth,
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nce across the US and EMEA is a strong advantage.
- Motivated by building high-performing teams and developing strong leaders, with a clear understanding of how performance, accountability, and organisational effectiveness contribute to business results.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
- Global collaboration: Partner with teams and clients across Europe, APAC, and North America.
- 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 and company provided lunch daily.
- Benefits & Perks: We invest in our people with a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits package: Medical, Dental & Vision
- Multiple medical plan options through Aetna and Kaiser Permanente
- HSA or Healthcare FSA (based on plan selection)
- Dental plans via MetLife
- Vision plans via Vision Care
Family Support
- Generous parental leave
- Free access to Maven Clinic
- Dependent Care FSA
- Free One Medical membership for employees and dependents
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.