Director of Internal Audit
About The Position
Legora is redefining how legal work gets done. Our AI-native workspace lets legal professionals move faster, think more clearly, and operate with sharper precision. We've grown from 40 to 400 people in under a year, closed a $550M Series D at a $5.55B valuation, and we're scaling fast across the U.S. and globally. As we grow, getting our internal controls, risk frameworks, and governance infrastructure right isn't optional — it's foundational. We're looking for a Director of Internal Audit to build and lead this function at Legora. You'll establish the audit program from the ground up, work closely with our CFO and Audit Committee, and be the person who makes sure we're operating with the integrity and rigor that our scale demands. This is a high-ownership role for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments and holds a high bar for their own work.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or a combination — with meaningful time at a Big 4 firm and in a high-growth technology or SaaS company.
- Deep knowledge of audit standards, internal control frameworks (COSO), and risk assessment methodologies.
- Experience building or significantly shaping an internal audit function.
- Comfortable with both financial and operational audits, and have working knowledge of IT general controls, data privacy, and information security.
- Ability to communicate with clarity — in writing and in person — and know how to present findings to senior stakeholders and board-level audiences without losing the nuance.
- CPA, CIA, or CISA certification (or equivalent).
- A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is expected.
- Self-starter who operates well with autonomy, takes ownership, and doesn't wait to be told what to do.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with SOX compliance, SOC 2, or pre-IPO readiness at a venture-backed tech company.
Responsibilities
- Build the internal audit function: Design and implement Legora's internal audit program — risk assessment methodology, audit plan, policies, and reporting framework — from scratch.
- Lead the annual risk assessment and audit plan: Identify and prioritize audit areas based on business risk, growth stage, and strategic priorities. Present findings and recommendations to the CFO and Audit Committee.
- Execute operational, financial, and compliance audits: Plan and conduct audits across the business — financial controls, operational processes, IT general controls, data security, and vendor management.
- Own internal controls: Evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls. Identify gaps, drive remediation, and track progress to closure.
- Support SOX and regulatory compliance: Partner with Engineering, Legal, and Security to support SOX certification and ensure ongoing compliance with relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Prepare for scale and IPO readiness: Help build the governance infrastructure — policies, controls, documentation — that positions Legora for continued growth and future public market requirements.
- Work cross-functionally: Partner with Finance, Legal, Engineering, and Operations to understand business processes, identify risk, and drive improvements — not just flag issues.
- Report to leadership: Prepare clear, well-structured audit reports and present findings to senior leadership and the Audit Committee with actionable recommendations.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Multiple 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
- Generous parental leave
- Free access to Maven Clinic
- Dependent Care FSA
- Free One Medical membership for employees and dependents
- 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
- Competitive 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
