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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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$82K - $120K *

Empower your career by providing high-level paralegal support across diverse practice areas, including venture transactions and corporate governance, while enjoying a balanced work-life environment at...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and regulatory excellence in the insurance sector. You'll support licensing across all states, engage in diverse legal matters, and collaborate with...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Transform global entity management by coordinating across Finance, HR, and Legal. Ensure compliance, maintain corporate records, and build scalable processes as we expand internationally. Drive operat...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$170K - $230K *

Support corporate legal matters, focusing on entity formation, commercial contracts, and tax implications. Collaborate with finance and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance while driving busine...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $270K *

Shape the future of legal strategy by building and leading a comprehensive legal function for a pioneering AI-native insurance carrier, advising executives on regulatory compliance, corporate governan...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $270K *

Join a team that's building a comprehensive legal function for an AI-native P&C carrier. As the senior legal advisor, you'll guide executive leadership on regulatory strategy, compliance, and corporat...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $270K *

Shape the future of legal strategy in a dynamic insurance environment. Lead the establishment of a comprehensive legal function, advising executives on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $115K *

Empower a dynamic legal support team by leading billing operations, enhancing efficiency, and fostering professional growth. Collaborate across offices to ensure compliance and drive performance in a...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$180K - $250K *

Shape the future of our legal landscape by taking ownership of diverse legal matters, from IP to acquisitions. Collaborate closely with executives and engineers while building a robust legal departmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $190K *

Partner with us to provide strategic legal counsel in a dynamic, agile environment. Support our teams with commercial agreements and promote electrification efforts while fostering collaboration and e...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Optimize legal operations by managing contract workflows, NDA processes, and repository systems. Enhance visibility and efficiency within the Legal Department, enabling attorneys to focus on strategic...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion the management of our contract portfolio, enhancing visibility and efficiency in legal operations. Lead contract intake, NDA administration, and repository management to streamline processes...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's driving complex transactions in energy and commodities. Leverage your legal expertise to support acquisitions, structured investments, and trading activities while collaborating wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead legal administration services, managing paralegals and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while enhancing client relationships and operational efficiency...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $260K *

Advance your career by leading complex technology deals and advising on emerging risks within a high-performing legal team, driving strategic legal solutions to support business growth and innovation...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of diverse legal operations, supporting aircraft transactions and corporate governance. Collaborate with teams to manage agreements and maintain records, ensuring compliance and efficie...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$93K - $117K *

Transform legal operations by overseeing administrative functions, managing documentation, and ensuring compliance. Lead a team to enhance efficiency and support attorneys in delivering high-quality l...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving legal excellence in M&A and contract management. This role offers the chance to influence corporate development and data privacy initiatives while collaborating with diverse...

Markham, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$210K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of corporate legal and compliance. Lead and scale a high-performing legal function, driving governance, compliance, and innovative processes to support a fast-gro...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $121K *

Champion legal operations excellence by driving process improvements, metrics establishment, and AI integration to enhance workflow efficiencies and support the Legal team in dynamic, fast-paced envir...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading our legal support teams, driving performance and growth across multiple offices. Collaborate with diverse professionals to enhance billing processes and ensure complianc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in optimizing legal operations, enhancing team performance, and driving efficiency across litigation support. Collaborate with attorneys to ensure seamless workflows and compliance whi...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$145K - $175K *

Unlock your potential by overseeing legal operations, mentoring teams, and enhancing workflows. Collaborate with attorneys to ensure efficient support for litigation matters while driving process impr...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $155K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Manager-Level Patent Counsel, driving innovative legal strategies to protect and monetize intellectual property. Collaborate across teams to enhance Whirlpool's produ...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of music by managing legal affairs, drafting agreements, and advising on contractual obligations. Leverage your expertise in music law to support corporate transa...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.