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Senior Director, Law, Privacy

Stamford, CT

$151K/yr

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Marketing Director - Law Firm

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

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City of Akron, OH

Deputy Director of Law

Akron, OH · On-site

Deputy Director Law 2026 Department: Law Department Opening Date: 07/01/2026 Definition This is an unclassified position and will be posted until the position is filled. The City will begin screening ...

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for director law in the United States is $105,912.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,500.00 and $150,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Director of Law, sometimes called a Legal Director, oversees the legal functions of an organization or governmental department. Their responsibilities include managing legal teams, providing strategic legal advice, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, and representing the organization in high-level legal matters. They often develop legal policies, handle complex legal disputes, and work closely with executives or public officials to mitigate legal risks. This role requires a strong background in law, leadership skills, and the ability to handle sensitive or high-stakes issues.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of law?

To thrive as a Director of Law, you need deep legal expertise, strong leadership abilities, and typically a Juris Doctor (JD) degree with significant experience practicing law. Familiarity with legal research platforms, case management systems, and regulatory compliance tools is essential. Excellent judgment, strategic thinking, and strong interpersonal skills enable effective guidance of legal teams and cross-department collaboration. These skills ensure sound legal oversight, risk mitigation, and alignment of organizational strategy with legal requirements.

What are some common challenges faced by a director of law when managing a legal team in a corporate environment?

A Director of Law often navigates the challenge of balancing strategic business goals with legal compliance, ensuring the organization remains protected while enabling growth. Managing a diverse legal team requires strong leadership to align different specialties, such as contracts, litigation, and regulatory affairs, and to foster collaboration across departments. Additionally, Directors must stay abreast of changing laws and industry regulations, adapting team priorities accordingly, and often act as the bridge between executive management and the legal department. Effective communication and adaptability are key to overcoming these challenges.

What is the difference between Director Law vs Legal Manager?

AspectDirector LawLegal Manager
Required CredentialsJD or equivalent, bar admission, extensive legal experienceJD or equivalent, legal experience, often bar admission
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership, overseeing legal teams, policy developmentManaging legal cases, advising departments, contract review
Employer & Industry UsageCorporations, law firms, government agenciesCorporations, legal departments, consulting firms

While both roles require legal expertise and similar credentials, the Director Law typically holds a senior leadership position responsible for strategic legal planning and oversight. Legal Managers focus more on day-to-day legal operations, case management, and departmental supervision. The Director Law has a broader scope, often involved in high-level decision-making, whereas Legal Managers handle operational legal tasks within organizations.

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Infographic showing various Director Law job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, and 6% Part Time. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,912 per year, or $50.9 per hour.

Director, Law Library

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.
Education • 1 - 5K employees

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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona's leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.
The Law Library Director serves as the primary liaison between the Law School, the University Library, and the broader campus community. This role provides leadership for all Law Library operations, including legal research services, collection development, and staff management, while supporting the Law School's curriculum and faculty scholarship and ensuring alignment with University Library and Law School priorities. The Director holds a full-time faculty appointment and is expected to teach courses as needed in coordination with the Dean.
What you will do:
  • Promotes and models a Christ-centered worldview in all aspects of leadership, decision-making, and academic and faculty engagement within the Law Library.
  • Fosters a strong sense of community, professionalism, and shared purpose among faculty, staff, and law students.
  • Supports the development of Christian character, ethical leadership, and professional responsibility within the legal profession.
  • Encourage intentional integration of faith and learning, emphasizing justice, integrity, and service in legal education in accordance with the Judeo-Christian western legal tradition
  • Develops, implements, and evaluates policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives that align with and advances the mission of the Law School.
  • Collaborates with the Dean of the Law School and the University Library in budget planning and preparation, monitors expenditures, and actively contributes to informed financial decision-making for the Law Library.
  • Oversees and participates in the acquisition, organization, and preservation of legal and interdisciplinary materials, ensuring the library's collections remain current, relevant, and supportive of the law school curriculum and evolving research needs.
  • Designs and delivers innovative legal research instruction, workshops, and orientation sessions; provides individualized research and academic support to students; and teaches legal research or related courses as assigned, utilizing effective pedagogical methods.
  • Partners with law school faculty on instructional support, collaborates on research projects, and facilitates scholarly communications.
  • Leads all aspects of talent management for Law Library staff and student workers, including recruitment, hiring, scheduling, training, supervision, and ongoing performance evaluation.
  • Uses analytical and assessment tools to collect, track, and interpret operational data and performance metrics; prepares and presents statistical reports to support evidence-based decision-making, continuous improvement initiatives, and accreditation and compliance reporting requirements.
  • Implements and enforces library policies and procedures, providing guidance and assistance in resolving complex service situations.
  • Stays current with professional standards and emerging technologies relevant to academic law libraries and incorporates advancements to enhance library services.
  • Works collaboratively in a team environment to share best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • Provides a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
  • Position may require nights and weekend hours.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What you will need:
  • American Library Association-accredited master's degree in library or information science.
  • Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience working in an academic law library setting.
  • Demonstrated expertise in legal research, reference, and teaching within an academic law library, including proficiency in legal research methods and comprehensive knowledge of legal and interdisciplinary research resources
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Proven experience conducting research, compiling and analyzing data gathered, and providing clear, actionable recommendations on findings.
  • Experience and demonstrated skill in supervision and hiring
  • Ability to effectively communicate and foster a cooperative work environment
  • Ability to be proactive and flexible
  • Must pass pre-employment background investigations
  • Provides a positive example to students by supporting the University's Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Why work at GCU:
  • Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
  • Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
  • Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events
  • Free covered parking
  • We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program
  • Free on-site gyms on campus

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Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company that has long been an industry leader in providing educational, operational and technological support services to the post-secondary education sector. Formerly part of Grand Canyon University (GCU), GCE still works closely with GCU to benefit thousands of students, families and the local inner-city community. We put people first, drive innovation, and do good in the community that we live and work in.

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Education

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Phoenix, AZ, US

Year founded

1983

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