Legal Director Jobs in New Jersey

Legal Director jobs in New Jersey are open across Jersey City, Princeton, and Morristown and other New Jersey metros, with employers like moomoo, Insmed Incorporated, and Otsuka hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles111+
Top employermoomoo
Top cityJersey City, NJ
Cities hiring38
Work type73% On-site
Top industryBiotechnology

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Prudential
Director, Information Security
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Prudential
New 3h ago
Director, Information Security
Prudential
Newark, New Jersey
Cybersecurity
Technical Product & Program Management
Compliance & Legal
Security Engineering
Technical Program Management
Compliance & Risk
$147k - $221k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Med-Metrix
Director, Client Engagement
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Med-Metrix
New 5h ago
Director, Client Engagement
Med-Metrix
Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
Customer Service & Support
Healthcare Administration
Compliance & Legal
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Colgate-Palmolive
Director, Sustainable Sourcing & Supplier Diversity
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Colgate-Palmolive
New 5h ago
Director, Sustainable Sourcing & Supplier Diversity
Colgate-Palmolive
Piscataway, New Jersey
Procurement & Supply Chain
Partnerships & Business Development
Compliance & Legal
Procurement & Purchasing
Supply Chain
Compliance & Risk
$176k - $220k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Sanofi
Associate Director, Market Access Contracting
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Sanofi
New 22h ago
Associate Director, Market Access Contracting
Sanofi
Morristown, New Jersey
Partnerships & Business Development
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Legal
Business Development
Project Management
$149k - $215k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Lonza
Associate Director, Regional Tax Americas
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Added 2d ago
Associate Director, Regional Tax Americas
Lonza
Morristown, New Jersey
Finance
Accounting
Compliance & Legal
Tax
$160k - $187k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Legal Director Jobs by City in New Jersey

Where New Jersey roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Jersey City
17 jobs
Princeton
15 jobs
Morristown
9 jobs
Bridgewater
8 jobs
Franklin Lakes
7 jobs
Newark
4 jobs
Basking Ridge
3 jobs
Iselin
3 jobs
Parsippany-Troy Hills
3 jobs

Legal Director Job Market in New Jersey

A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • moomoo
    moomoo7
  • Insmed Incorporated
    Insmed Incorporated6
  • Otsuka
    Otsuka6
  • BD
    BD5
  • Juno Therapeutics
    Juno Therapeutics5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals49
  • Education10
  • Investment & Asset Management9
  • Insurance7
  • Healthcare & Medical Services6

What New Jersey Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in legal director jobs across New Jersey.

  • Juris Doctor degree and active state bar admission required
  • 10 or more years of legal experience with at least 3 in a leadership role
  • Demonstrated experience managing and developing in-house legal teams
  • Deep expertise in corporate governance, compliance, or regulatory matters
  • Proven ability to advise C-suite and board-level stakeholders on legal risk
  • Experience with contract negotiation, drafting, and enterprise-level transactions

Legal Director Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions

How many legal director jobs are there in New Jersey?

There are 111+ legal director openings in New Jersey on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Jersey City, Princeton, and Morristown. New positions post regularly as employers across New Jersey hire.

How much do legal directors make in New Jersey?

Legal directors in New Jersey earn a median of about $161,430 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $93,810 for the lowest 10% to over $328,270 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which New Jersey cities have the most legal director jobs?

Jersey City, Princeton, and Morristown have the most legal director openings in New Jersey right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire legal directors in New Jersey?

Employers hiring legal directors in New Jersey include moomoo, Insmed Incorporated, and Otsuka, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote legal director jobs in New Jersey?

Yes. About 27% of legal director openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in New Jersey metros.

How do I apply for legal director jobs in New Jersey?

You can apply to legal director jobs in New Jersey directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred New Jersey location, then apply to each one that fits.

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