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Find Legal Manager opportunities that match your experience and career goals on Ladders. Browse vetted professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more across organizations seeking leaders to guide legal work, manage risk, and support business decisions.

What Does a Legal Manager Do?

Legal Managers oversee legal matters and teams, helping organizations navigate contracts, regulations, disputes, and corporate policies. Depending on the employer, the role may include advising executives, coordinating outside counsel, managing compliance programs, reviewing agreements, and improving legal department processes.

Common Legal Manager Responsibilities

  • Lead or coordinate legal teams and outside counsel.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
  • Advise business leaders on legal risks and practical solutions.
  • Support regulatory compliance, governance, and internal policies.
  • Manage litigation, budgets, legal operations, and department workflows.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek strong legal analysis, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills. Requirements vary by role and jurisdiction; many positions require a law degree and an active license to practice, along with relevant experience in areas such as commercial law, employment law, compliance, or corporate governance. Review each listing for its specific qualifications.

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$220K - $260K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI in law, leading strategic transactions, and providing critical counsel in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive governance, comp...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $260K *

Shape the future of corporate law by leading strategic transactions, overseeing compliance, and collaborating across teams in a fast-paced environment. Drive mergers and acquisitions while providing e...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$220K - $260K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of merging AI innovations with legal strategies, leading high-stakes transactions and corporate governance while navigating complex legal landscapes across multiple...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the development of a comprehensive commercial legal function, managing end-to-end contracting processes, negotiating with Fortune 100 clients, and building efficient legal frameworks to support...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$155K - $165K *

Support the advancement of legal AI by evaluating, enhancing, and ensuring the quality of legal systems, guiding product teams with legal expertise and innovative solutions that maximize value from da...

Lehi, UTRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Elevate your career by providing legal expertise to shape investment advisory solutions. Collaborate with diverse teams to guide regulatory compliance and strategic initiatives, while enhancing SEI's...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead a high-performing claims team, driving operational excellence across multiple lines of business. Utilize technology and analytics to enhance efficiency, maintain compliance, and foster strong cli...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing claims management by leveraging technology and analytics. Oversee a high-performing team, ensuring operational effectiveness and compliance across multiple lines of busin...

Atlanta, GARemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$77K - $94K *

Lead the charge in enhancing office operations by managing staff, improving procedures, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. Collaborate with various departments to optimize workflows and sup...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on enhancing documentation processes. Collaborate across departments to ensure accuracy in transactions, manage customer inquiries, and drive improvements...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Elevate our legal framework as the first in-house counsel, tackling complex commercial contracts and data privacy challenges for a cutting-edge AI-driven product serving Global 2000 enterprises across...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $163K *

Shape the future of provider agreements by managing negotiations, ensuring compliance, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Lead a team to enhance operational efficiency and maintain member a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $149K *

Partner with us to lead strategic sourcing and contract management initiatives, driving supplier performance and financial value while collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the defense strategy for legal cases involving liability, UM/UIM, and PIP suits. Manage a team of attorneys while ensuring compliance, providing legal counsel, and enhancing operational efficienc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading litigation efforts, managing a team of attorneys, and driving strategic initiatives in defense lawsuits, while ensuring compliance and effective case management...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$105K - $139K *

Champion the optimization and management of our revenue technology stack, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and streamline operations. Drive strategic initiatives an...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$300K - $400K *

Drive new customer acquisition and lead a high-performing sales team across SMB to enterprise markets. Combine hands-on leadership with data-driven strategies to enhance pipeline creation and enterpri...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $90K *

Join a dynamic team as you provide essential administrative support to attorneys, enhancing productivity in a fast-paced environment. Your proactive approach and strong organizational skills will be k...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at a premier facility by leading operations, ensuring high-quality care, managing budgets, and fostering a safe environment for residents and staff while achieving company standard...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$160K - $200K *

Empower the institution by providing strategic legal guidance, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks. Collaborate with leadership to navigate complex legal challenges and support the Conservatory...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$170K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leading in-house legal operations for a growing geothermal company. Collaborate with leadership to navigate legal complexities, ensuring project bankability and compliance while bu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Lead transformative operations in a high-growth environment, driving P&L performance and team development across multiple locations. Collaborate with leadership to enhance client experiences and optim...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $160K *

Join a team that's driving marketing initiatives to enhance client engagement and profitability in a dynamic legal environment, leveraging strong analytical skills to support litigation practices and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $160K *

Engage in strategic marketing initiatives within a fast-paced legal environment. Collaborate with practice teams to enhance client opportunities, manage proposals, and support events, all while drivin...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $160K *

Join to support marketing initiatives for legal practice teams, managing proposals and client events to enhance reputation and profitability while leveraging strong market knowledge and collaboration...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Legal Manager do?question toggle

    A Legal Manager oversees legal work for an organization, which may include contracts, compliance, risk management, litigation coordination, and advising business leaders. Responsibilities depend on the company and role.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for Legal Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but many employers seek a law degree, relevant legal experience, and strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. Some positions require an active license to practice law.

  • How much do Legal Manager jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, and experience. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; check each listing for its salary details.

  • Where can I find Legal Manager jobs?question toggle

    Browse Legal Manager listings on Ladders to explore vetted opportunities, review role requirements, and compare available positions.