Payroll Manager, US
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?
We’re hiring a Payroll Manager to take ownership of U.S.-based, multi-state payroll operations for our growing organization. You’ll be responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll execution across the full employee lifecycle, while partnering closely with our Professional Employer Organization (PEO) and internal People teams.
This role sits at the intersection of payroll operations, compliance, and employee experience. The scope is hands-on and detail-oriented, with meaningful impact as the company continues to scale.
What You Will Be Doing
In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing end-to-end payroll operations and ensuring compliance across jurisdictions.
Own full-cycle U.S. payroll processing across multiple states, including semi-monthly payroll for the entire employee population
Manage payroll systems and processes to ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, variable compensation, reimbursements, and wage garnishments
Partner with our PEO to establish payroll and compliance requirements as the company expands into new states
Administer payroll-related benefits deductions and funding, including 401(k), HSA, FSA, and other benefit programs
Coordinate closely with U.S. People Enablement on payroll changes related to new hires, terminations, open enrollment, and qualifying life events
Respond to employee payroll and pay-related benefits inquiries with accuracy and discretion
Monitor changes in federal, state, and local payroll legislation (including FLSA and EEOC), ensuring ongoing compliance and advising leadership on required actions
Generate, review, and analyze payroll reports, including wage registers, deductions, and quarterly and annual tax filings
Maintain strict confidentiality and safeguard sensitive employee payroll and compensation data
What You Bring
We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented, reliable, and experienced operating in complex, high-growth payroll environments.
Proven experience managing full-cycle, multi-state payroll operations
Experience from a technology and/or scale-up start-up environment
Hands-on experience supporting payroll for organizations with 500+ employees
Strong understanding of PEO models and functionality; experience with ExtensisHR is a plus
In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and compliance requirements
Experience handling complex payroll reporting, including quarterly and annual filings
Highly organized, with a strong attention to accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality
Clear and effective communicator, able to support both employees and leadership
What's in it for you
Competitive package: Comprehensive salary, benefits, and tools for success.
Meaningful work: Your efforts shape how thousands of lawyers use AI daily.
In-person environment: New York City, Chicago, Denver, and Houston office designed for ambitious builders.
Benefits & Perks: We invest in our people with a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits package:
Medical, Dental & VisionMultiple medical plan options through Aetna and Kaiser Permanente
HSA or Healthcare FSA (based on plan selection)
Dental plans via MetLife
Vision coverage through VSP Vision Care
Family Support
Generous parental leave
Free access to Maven Clinic
Dependent Care FSA
Free One Medical membership for employees and dependents
Additional Perks
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 through MetLife, pet savings programs, and more
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.