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Legora

Account Executive, SMB

Chicago

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Role family
Sales
Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
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1 Sept 2026

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About Us

Legora is redefining how legal work gets done. Not built for lawyers, built with them. We work alongside the world’s best legal teams, who expect excellence, precision, and speed, and we hold ourselves to the same bar.

Our AI-native workspace lets legal professionals move faster, think more clearly, and operate with sharper precision. By analysing thousands of documents in minutes and powering end-to-end workflows, we cut through complexity, teams can focus on what matters: judgment, strategy, and outcomes.

1,000+ customers across 50+ countries trust us, including Cleary Gottlieb, Goodwin, Linklaters, White & Case, Dentons, and Barclays. We’ve scaled to $100M+ in ARR , with teams across Europe, North America and APAC, and continue to expand through acquisitions including Qura, Walter AI and Graceview.

We partner with world-class performers: including Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees, Ludvig Åberg (and his caddie), and campaigns featuring Jude Law.

Joining Legora means three things.

We lean in: ownership over titles, outcomes over intentions.

We fight for excellence: high standards, direct, ego-free feedback.

We grow together: as a team and with our customers.

Mission before ego. Everyone contributes. No one coasts.

If you’re driven by impact, pace, and raising the bar. This is the place.

The Role

As an SMB Account Executive based in Chicago, you will own a mix of inbound and outbound opportunities and run a full-cycle sales process from qualification through close. You’ll work closely with Sales and Marketing to drive pipeline, keep forecasting clean, and help refine our messaging based on what you’re hearing from the market.

What You'll Do

Own inbound leads and manage top-of-funnel conversion from qualification to demo to close

Own outbound prospecting across email, LinkedIn, phone, and events within your assigned segment

Run a tight full sales cycle: discovery, needs assessment, value mapping, and close

Nurture early-stage opportunities with high-quality, value-driven follow up

Partner with Sales and Marketing to align on campaigns, prioritization, and GTM execution

Maintain disciplined pipeline hygiene in Salesforce to support clear forecasting and reporting

Surface market insights to improve positioning, messaging, and targeting

Support events and campaigns by engaging leads pre and post event to drive outcomes

What You Bring

3 to 4 years in a Sales or Sales Associate role, ideally in SaaS, tech, or financial services

SDR or BDR experience is a plus; must be comfortable in a customer-facing role

Familiarity with Salesforce, Outreach, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Strong communication: persuasive, concise, and human in writing and speech

Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple outreach streams

Curious and motivated with strong prioritization instincts

Resilient and coachable: you act fast on feedback and maintain momentum

Collaborative and team-first, with strong handoff and cross-functional instincts

What’s In It For You

Global collaboration: Partner with teams and clients domestic and internationally.

Competitive package: Comprehensive salary, benefits, and tools for success.

Meaningful work: Your efforts shape how thousands of lawyers use AI daily.

In-person environment: Chicago office designed for ambitious builders.

  • Benefits & Perks: We invest in our people with a comprehensive, thoughtfully designed benefits package:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision

Multiple medical plan options through Aetna and Kaiser Permanente

HSA or Healthcare FSA (based on plan selection)

Dental plans via MetLife

Vision plans via 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 via 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.

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