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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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$200K - $232K *

Unlock potential by leading legal reviews for promotional and medical materials. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and provide practical guidance in a fast-paced environment, supporting pr...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex commercial real estate transactions. Leverage your expertise in conveyancing and land development to support lawyers and clients through all stages of...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Drive enterprise sales growth by leading complex sales cycles in Fortune 500 legal departments. Close multi-million dollar deals while orchestrating solutions and services to replace fragmented legal...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $131K *

Join a dynamic team to manage construction dispute analyses, mentor junior staff, and ensure high-quality deliverables. Engage with clients and oversee project timelines while contributing to business...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $131K *

Drive impactful construction dispute resolutions by managing projects, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring technical accuracy. Engage with clients and oversee analyses to deliver high-quality expert...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $131K *

Take ownership of complex construction claims analysis, managing projects and mentoring junior staff. Engage with clients and ensure high-quality deliverables while supporting business development eff...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $180K *

Drive global legal strategies for EHS compliance and litigation, advising senior leadership and cross-functional teams on complex regulatory matters, remediation strategies, and compliance across dive...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $150K *

Take ownership of high-impact finance initiatives, collaborating with C-suite executives on accounting, compliance, and process improvements while engaging in diverse consulting projects that elevate...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$151K - $227K *

Take ownership of cross-functional technology initiatives, driving project execution and alignment among stakeholders. Manage roadmaps, budgets, and risks to ensure timely delivery and adherence to fi...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$89K - $127K *

Lead immigration and global mobility initiatives, managing case lifecycles and vendor relationships while ensuring compliance and effective communication across stakeholders to enhance employee experi...

1 week ago

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

$162K - $243K *

Drive successful IT project management by leading cross-functional initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic goals, and delivering projects on time and within scope while managing risks and stake...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$141K - $211K *

Champion cross-functional technology initiatives by managing project roadmaps, ensuring timely delivery, and aligning stakeholders. Drive accountability and mitigate risks to support successful projec...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$141K - $211K *

Drive cross-functional technology initiatives by managing project roadmaps, ensuring timely delivery, and aligning stakeholders. Utilize strong project management skills to oversee complex projects an...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$151K - $227K *

Drive cross-functional technology initiatives by managing project roadmaps, ensuring timely delivery, and aligning stakeholders. Oversee project scope, budgets, and risks while implementing best pract...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$151K - $227K *

Take ownership of cross-functional technology initiatives, managing project roadmaps, timelines, and budgets. Drive alignment among stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of complex projects on ti...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$141K - $211K *

Lead the charge in managing cross-functional IT projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Oversee project roadmaps, timelines, and deliverables while driving collaboration among stakeholders...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$151K - $227K *

Manage and deliver cross-functional IT projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Oversee roadmaps, timelines, and stakeholder engagement to drive successful technology initiatives across the...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $150K *

Transform your legal expertise by leading MedMe's in-house counsel to support complex commercial, corporate, and data privacy matters across Canada and the US, ensuring compliance and streamlined lega...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Lead the charge in building legal infrastructure for a growing uranium enrichment company. Collaborate with legal teams to manage corporate governance, subsidiary administration, and regulatory compli...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $160K *

Lead the establishment and sustainability of enterprise data governance practices, ensuring data quality and compliance across multiple functions. Collaborate with stakeholders to define standards and...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $160K *

Drive enterprise data governance practices to ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish standards and processes that enable trusted data for...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $160K *

Drive enterprise data governance practices to ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish standards and processes that enable trusted data for...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$83K - $94K *

Empower your career by managing the full invoice lifecycle, ensuring accuracy and compliance while collaborating across teams. Thrive in a dynamic environment where your attention to detail and proact...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$84K - $95K *

Unlock potential by managing the full invoice lifecycle, ensuring accuracy and compliance while collaborating with attorneys and clients. Thrive in a fast-paced environment, utilizing strong analytica...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $212K *

Lead and optimize Legal Operations, driving strategy, technology, and analytics for a global legal team. Collaborate across departments to enhance efficiency, implement AI solutions, and manage vendor...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

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.