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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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$95K - $195K *

Oversee the entire lifecycle of contingent worker management, partnering with business leaders to ensure compliance and effective engagement strategies while driving process improvements and maintaini...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $195K *

Join a dynamic HR Compliance team to manage the lifecycle of contingent workers, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency while partnering with business leaders to optimize workforce engagement...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $195K *

Champion compliance and contractor management by partnering with leaders to ensure effective engagement and adherence to regulations. Drive process improvements and maintain accurate records throughou...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $195K *

Shape the future of contingent workforce management by leading compliance efforts, collaborating with business leaders, and ensuring adherence to legal standards throughout the contractor lifecycle fr...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $195K *

Lead the management of contingent worker lifecycle, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Partner with business leaders to assess workforce needs, oversee classification, onboarding, and off...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $195K *

Champion compliance by managing the lifecycle of contingent workers, partnering with leaders to ensure effective engagement, classification, and adherence to legal requirements while driving process i...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $195K *

Elevate your career by managing the lifecycle of contingent workers, ensuring compliance and operational excellence. Collaborate with leaders to optimize workforce strategies while maintaining accurat...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $195K *

Lead the charge in managing the contingent worker lifecycle, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Collaborate with business leaders to assess workforce needs, oversee classification, and dr...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $195K *

Lead the charge in managing the contingent workforce lifecycle, ensuring compliance and operational efficiency. Collaborate with business leaders to optimize worker engagement strategies while maintai...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $95K *

Champion a vibrant office environment by overseeing daily operations, enhancing employee experience, and coordinating events. Collaborate with site leaders to ensure a productive and welcoming workpla...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the accounting function, ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial processes. Drive improvements, mentor team members, and support strategic initiatives in a fast-paced...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$207K - $240K *

Shape the future of civil litigation by managing complex insurance defense cases. Engage strategically with stakeholders while leading a team to enhance in-house legal capabilities and deliver excepti...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$207K - $240K *

Champion the management of civil litigation for the P&C Agribusiness division, overseeing complex insurance defense matters while contributing strategically to the evolution of in-house legal capabili...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Champion robust IP strategies and patent protections across the U.S., overseeing litigation and compliance while collaborating with global teams to align innovations with business goals and enforce br...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$72K - $107K *

Join a dynamic team to support high-stakes M&A and finance transactions. Leverage your paralegal expertise to manage due diligence, coordinate closing processes, and ensure compliance in a fast-paced...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $200K *

Lead the charge in civil litigation, managing cases from start to finish while collaborating in a supportive firm environment. Bring your expertise and trial-ready mindset to make a real impact in emp...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join us to manage the full lifecycle of government contracts, ensuring compliance and negotiating agreements with federal, state, and local agencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streaml...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$205K - $215K *

Join a dynamic legal team to support commercial transactions and strategic initiatives. Leverage your expertise in contract negotiation and compliance to drive innovation in digital properties and enh...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$210K - $250K *

Build a robust legal framework to support innovative nuclear microreactor initiatives. Serve as strategic partner to leadership, driving compliance and governance while managing government contracts a...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Champion compliance in international trade by managing import/export operations, ensuring adherence to global regulations, coordinating strategies, and driving process improvements with cross-function...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic legal team to provide proactive guidance, manage risks, and implement scalable practices while fostering trusted relationships with stakeholders in a rapidly growing, innovative environ...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$119K - $221K *

Support dynamic legal processes in tech sales by negotiating complex agreements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage high volumes of transactions, and drive legal department initiatives wh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$210K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of commercial legal strategy, guiding vital market access, trade and distribution, and patient support programs for a groundbreaking pharmaceutical launch. Your e...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion a dynamic team that drives administrative excellence across regions, enhancing support for attorneys and professionals while fostering development and operational efficiency in a collaborativ...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of civil litigation by managing general liability cases from start to finish. Collaborate with seasoned attorneys and gain courtroom experience through hands-on case management in a s...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.