Accounts Payable Manager - Global
About Us
Legora is on a mission: to redefine how legal work gets done. From the very start we have been very clear about the fact that we are not building a solution for lawyers, we are building it with them, because it is the only way to make sure it gets done the right way; working side-by-side every step of the way.
Our AI-native workspace empowers legal professionals not just to work faster - but to ask better questions, unlock new insights. Every day, we push the boundaries of legal tech to make complex processes smarter, faster, and more human. From thousands of documents analysed in minutes to intelligent workflows designed in collaboration with leading practices, we’re turning possibility into reality.
Today we are trusted by global firms like Cleary Gottlieb, Goodwin, Bird & Bird and Linklaters in over 40 countries, but we have no plans on stopping here. We ship fast, we iterate effectively, and we scale rapidly - not by accident, but by design.
When you join Legora, you become part of a team that believes "good enough" isn’t good enough and that the way to win is together, by empowering lawyers to do their best work with technology that truly understands them. If you’re excited by building from first principles, working with exceptional people, and accelerating change in a high-stakes, high-impact domain—then this is the moment and the place.
We’re not just shaping the future of legal tech — we’re defining it. Ready to join us in building the intelligent future of law?
As a Global Accounts Payable Manager at Legora you will own and scale our AP function during a period of rapid expansion. This is a high-impact role focused on building a stable, well-controlled, and scalable global AP function from the ground up.
What You’ll Do
Own end-to-end Accounts Payable operations across all global entities, including oversight of invoice processing, payment execution, and vendor setup
Design, document, and maintain scalable AP processes, controls, and approval workflows aligned with audit requirements
Ensure accurate and timely AP activity, including proper coding, approvals, and cutoff, in alignment with accounting policies
Support month-end close activities relating to AP, including accruals and reconciliations
Oversee the global vendor card program, including policy design, spend controls, and monitoring
Serve as the internal escalation point for AP-related issues, vendor inquiries, and cross-functional questions
Identify and drive process improvements and automation opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce manual work, and improve data quality while maintaining compliance with country specific vendor regulations and payment requirements
Who You Are
9+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or accounting operations, including ownership of AP processes in a multi-country environment
Detailed understanding of AP-related internal controls, approvals, documentation, and audit requirements
Proven ability to bring structure, consistency, and accountability to operational processes
Organizationally adept, with the ability to manage competing priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
A collaborator and communicator at heart, you thrive in building cross-functional understanding and partnerships
Familiarity with ERPs and spend management systems
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.