Director, Product Management - Governance, Risk, and Compliance (Legal Technology)

Director of Product Management – Governance, Risk, and Compliance (Legal Technology)

Join the Legal Tech Revolution at Litera

Are you ready to shape the future of how law is practiced? At Litera, we’re on a mission to Raise The Bar™️ for the legal profession by delivering transformational and globally-trusted solutions to law firms and corporate legal teams worldwide. We’ve been a leader in legal tech innovation for 30 years and are leading the legal AI revolution to this day with most of the world’s largest law firms as our clients. If you’re passionate about building AI-forward solutions that scale globally and want your work to impact millions of legal professionals worldwide, this is your opportunity to be part of an extraordinary team that’s elevating the craft of law.

As part of our strategic growth and commitment to fostering collaboration and operational excellence, we are transitioning to a hybrid working model. This position can be based in our Boston, Philadelphia, Denver, Austin, Chicago, New York City, New Jersey, Toronto or Raleigh offices and candidates should reside within reasonable commuting distance, as this role requires on-site presence at least three days per week. This hybrid approach enables us to build a collaborative and innovative work environment while maintaining the flexibility that supports both productivity and work-life balance. We are actively seeking talented individuals to join our team in this exciting new phase of growth.

Summary

The Director of Product Management for Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) will lead the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of enterprise-grade legal technology solutions that help law firms and corporate legal departments manage risk, meet regulatory and ethical obligations, and protect sensitive information. This role is accountable for building scalable, defensible, and auditable GRC capabilities that support legal workflows, information governance, and compliance across complex, highly regulated environments.

As a senior product leader, you will guide a team of Product Managers and work closely with Engineering, Design, Security, Legal, Compliance, and customer-facing teams to deliver intuitive, secure SaaS solutions. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of regulatory requirements, client confidentiality expectations, and the operational realities of modern legal practices.

This is a hybrid role based in one of our North American office locations, with an expectation of onsite collaboration at least three days per week.

Key Responsibilities

· Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for Governance, Risk, and Compliance capabilities supporting legal workflows, information governance, and regulatory defensibility.

· Lead and develop a team of Product Managers, establishing clear priorities, execution rigor, and professional growth plans.

· Translate legal, regulatory, ethical, and risk-management requirements into clear, prioritized product capabilities and user stories.

· Partner closely with Engineering and Security to deliver secure, scalable SaaS solutions that protect confidential and privileged data.

· Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Customer Success, Marketing, and Sales teams to ensure strong product-market fit and customer adoption.

· Establish and monitor KPIs related to compliance outcomes, customer value, adoption, and operational efficiency.

· Continuously evaluate market trends, client feedback, and emerging technologies—including automation and AI—to modernize legal GRC solutions while maintaining trust and defensibility.

Skills and Experience

· 10+ years of product management experience, including leadership of enterprise or B2B SaaS platforms.

· Demonstrated experience building or scaling GRC, risk management, compliance, or information governance solutions within legal tech or adjacent regulated industries.

· Strong understanding of legal industry requirements such as client confidentiality, ethical obligations, records management, and defensible information governance.

· Familiarity with regulatory and control frameworks relevant to legal and professional services environments (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, privacy regulations, data retention standards).

· Proven ability to lead, mentor, and scale product management teams in cross-functional, matrixed organizations.

· Experience translating complex legal or compliance requirements into scalable, user-centered product capabilities.

· Strong analytical skills and experience defining success metrics tied to risk reduction, compliance outcomes, and customer trust.

· Excellent communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and legal professionals.

· Experience working closely with engineering teams in agile development environments.

· Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or relevant legal, compliance, or security certifications preferred.

Why Join Litera?

• The company culture: We emphasize helping each other grow, doing the right thing always, and being part of a journey to amplify impact, creating an exciting and fulfilling work environment

• Commitment to Employees: Our people commitment is based on what employees love most about being part of the team, focusing on tools that matter to the difference-makers in the legal world and amplifying their impact

• Global, Dynamic, and Diverse Team: Our is a global company with ambitious goals and unlimited opportunities, offering a dynamic and diverse work environment where employees can grow, listen, empathize, and problem-solve together

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Experience peace of mind with our health insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off, and a supportive work-life balance. We invest in your well-being and future, ensuring a rewarding career journey.

• Career Growth and Development: We provide career paths and opportunities for professional development, allowing employees to progress through various technical and leadership roles

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The salary range for this position is $175,000 to $215,000. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, Litera offers benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).