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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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$225K - $265K *

Drive compliance excellence by partnering with teams to navigate healthcare regulations, manage commercial contracts, and ensure adherence to laws. This role combines legal expertise with strategic co...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$90K - $115K *

Shape the future of client engagement by leading a dynamic intake team, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving process improvements to deliver exceptional service and performance in a fast-pace...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Champion the legal landscape by overseeing contract preparation, negotiation, and compliance. Provide strategic legal support to management, ensuring alignment with company goals while mitigating risk...

North York, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as you oversee contract execution, negotiate terms, and ensure compliance. Collaborate with management to align legal strategies with company goals while mitigating risks and pro...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform enterprise contracting operations by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing governance, and fostering collaboration across departments to streamline processes and improve compliance and pe...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$132K - $212K *

Champion governance integration for corporate transactions, ensuring seamless alignment of acquired entities with legal frameworks. Collaborate across teams to drive readiness and enhance operational...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $212K *

Transform corporate governance by leading M&A integration efforts, ensuring seamless transitions of acquired entities into legal frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance governan...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in shaping legal strategies and compliance within the fintech landscape, overseeing critical commercial and regulatory matters, while guiding a high-performing legal team to foster gro...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $135K *

Advance your career as a critical support partner in corporate governance, compliance, and legal operations, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in legal processes while interacting with cross-functional...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $135K *

Champion the organization’s legal framework as a Senior Corporate Paralegal, supporting governance, compliance, contracts, and intellectual property. Collaborate across departments to ensure accurate...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $155K *

Lead the internal communications strategy for a dynamic Legal organization, advising executives and fostering employee engagement through clear, impactful messaging and events. Collaborate across team...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Lead the internal communications strategy for a dynamic Legal organization, advising executives and fostering employee engagement through clear, impactful messaging on complex legal and regulatory iss...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in shaping internal communications for a dynamic Legal organization. Collaborate with executives to enhance employee engagement and navigate complex legal issues, ensuring clear and im...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$250K - $350K *

Lead the legal strategy for high-stakes governance and compliance. Oversee regulatory obligations, manage outside counsel, and guide significant transactions while developing a robust legal team align...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $350K *

Join as the senior legal officer shaping governance and compliance. You'll oversee legal standards, lead transactions, and collaborate with executives to support business goals while managing the lega...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $350K *

Champion the legal framework for high-stakes decisions, advising senior leadership and overseeing compliance while managing a team to align legal strategies with business goals and governance standard...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$74K - $96K *

Transform administrative support for legal teams by prioritizing tasks, managing documents, and facilitating workflow. Collaborate with attorneys in a fast-paced environment to ensure excellence in le...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $300K *

Elevate your career as you manage global employment legal matters, collaborating with HR and business leaders to provide strategic legal guidance and support in a fast-paced, innovative environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $300K *

Champion global employment legal matters, collaborating with HR and business leaders to drive strategy, manage litigation, and enhance legal processes in a fast-paced, innovative environment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $95K *

Collaborate and drive efficiency in administrative operations while supporting attorneys through comprehensive document management and client relations in a dynamic, multi-tasking environment...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K *

Champion legal excellence by providing strategic counsel, managing risks, and leading commercial transactions. Collaborate with executives to safeguard assets and drive operational efficiency while na...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead legal support for U.S. and Canadian product compliance, managing regulatory interactions and product integrity issues. Collaborate globally to ensure adherence to evolving legal frameworks and pr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $130K *

Support a dynamic legal team by managing litigation and dispute resolution matters, ensuring effective case management and collaboration with counsel to drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced envir...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$73K - $129K *

Contribute to the success of legal operations by managing contracts, drafting agreements, and conducting legal research. Collaborate with attorneys and business units to ensure compliance and support...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $129K *

Advance your career by supporting attorneys in managing contracts, conducting legal research, and collaborating across teams. This role involves drafting agreements and ensuring compliance with federa...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.