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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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Explore Legal Manager jobs on Ladders and compare opportunities by responsibilities, industry, location, and compensation. Create a profile to discover vetted roles paying $100,000 or more and take the next step in your legal leadership career.

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$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance marketing operations through technology, data, and processes. Drive pipeline growth by optimizing lead management and campaign strategies while collaborating with Sales...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $165K *

Empower your career as a Litigation Paralegal, managing complex cases from inception to trial. Collaborate closely with attorneys, utilizing your expertise in e-discovery, document management, and tri...

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$147K - $223K *

Advance your career by providing essential legal guidance in a dynamic environment. Engage with senior management and lead projects on litigation and compliance while ensuring sound legal strategies t...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate growth by leading the sales cycle for enterprise solutions, engaging legal professionals from major law firms. Build robust relationships, manage multi-stakeholder deals, and drive revenue...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the management and execution of complex financial transactions for clean energy projects. Oversee a team in financial modeling and due diligence while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative privacy strategies that navigate complex legal landscapes, ensuring compliance and guiding technology development. Collaborate with business partners to elevate privacy programs an...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $180K *

Help us advance our legal team by providing expert counsel on employment, commercial, and compliance matters. Collaborate with internal teams and clients to navigate complex regulations while enhancin...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive legal support across employment, commercial, and compliance matters. Collaborate with internal teams and clients while developing expertise in a...

New Jersey, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance with mortgage lending regulations. This leadership role provides guidance, develops policies, and oversees training, while collaborating with variou...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $120K *

Champion strategic initiatives by analyzing data and collaborating across teams to drive actionable business decisions. Leverage analytical skills to support product development and enhance performanc...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$120K - $180K *

Shape the future of commercial specialty insurance by providing vital legal support to a dynamic team. Collaborate with stakeholders to draft policy forms, navigate regulatory matters, and drive innov...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $180K *

Join a dynamic legal team to provide essential support for commercial specialty insurance. Collaborate with stakeholders on policy drafting, regulatory matters, and product strategy, ensuring complian...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $180K *

Engage with a dynamic legal team to provide essential support for commercial specialty insurance, collaborating across departments to draft policies, navigate regulatory matters, and drive innovative...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by streamlining product operations and enhancing collaboration across teams. Drive efficiency through AI and automation, ensuring clear communication and measurable results in a fast...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$168K - $285K *

Shape the future of corporate governance and securities law by leading public company reporting and compliance initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide strategic legal guidance...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $260K *

Partner with us to lead complex technology transactions, advise on legal risks, and mentor a high-performing legal team, driving innovative solutions and enabling growth in a dynamic corporate environ...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$116K - $186K *

Optimize market strategies by managing comprehensive research initiatives. Leverage your expertise in data analysis and communication to drive business growth and inform critical decisions across the...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$165K - $185K *

Help us empower clients by providing strategic immigration guidance and services. Leverage your expertise to navigate complex legal frameworks and foster a collaborative team culture that prioritizes...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $185K *

Advance your career by joining a dynamic legal team, advising corporate clients on U.S. immigration strategies while fostering collaboration, innovation, and compliance in a fast-paced environment tha...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $185K *

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Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic legal team, negotiating high-value commercial agreements, and supporting AI cloud platform growth while collaborating with cross-functional executives...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$133K - $226K *

Shape the future of consumer insights by leading quantitative research projects. Analyze data, synthesize findings, and deliver actionable insights to guide Fortune 500 clients in a fast-paced consult...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $226K *

Unlock insights by leading quantitative research projects that shape client strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling narratives and actionable data, driving impactful...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $226K *

Lead the charge in quantitative research, shaping insights that drive client strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver compelling narratives and actionable data, thriving in a fas...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$133K - $226K *

Transform client insights by leading quantitative research projects, synthesizing data into actionable narratives, and managing cross-functional collaborations to drive impactful decisions in a fast-p...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.