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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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$100K - $150K *

Champion the comprehensive management of Cyber claims, ensuring effective resolution and strategic oversight while fostering collaboration with underwriters, clients, and brokers to enhance overall se...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing complex cyber claims by overseeing the end-to-end process, maintaining high performance standards, and collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure effective resolution an...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $150K *

Grow your career by managing complex Cyber claims, ensuring adherence to standards while developing strategies to improve client service and compliance. Drive excellence in claims resolution by levera...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $150K *

Shape the future of claims management by overseeing diverse cyber claims. Engage with stakeholders to ensure compliance, optimize processes, and drive improvements while leveraging your expertise in s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Drive the successful execution of multiple e-discovery projects, collaborating with legal teams and mentoring junior staff. Ensure quality standards, manage budgets, and maintain client relationships...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$175K - $200K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to regulatory compliance and product stewardship, leading efforts across markets in North America. Oversee daily operations, drive continuous improvement, and cultivate a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Develop and lead a high-performing enterprise sales team, driving growth through strategic coaching and scalable processes. Collaborate with leadership to shape sales strategy and engage with key indu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to support and scale Legal Engineering initiatives, enhancing AI implementations for premier law firms. Collaborate, drive execution, and establish project hygiene in a fast-paced...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $157K *

Elevate your career by leading risk solutions as you shape strategies and drive cross-functional collaboration, integrating AI and customer insights for impactful decision-making in a dynamic environm...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive the vision and roadmap for Risk solutions, integrating AI to enhance customer experiences and optimize risk management. Lead product teams and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impactful...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Optimize risk management solutions by defining strategy, leading product teams, and utilizing AI to enhance decision-making and workflows. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure impactful, customer...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K *

Drive impact by leading the vision and execution of data & analytics solutions, shaping enterprise strategies, team dynamics, and customer insights for cutting-edge products within a fast-paced enviro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $157K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$204K - $325K *

Champion strategic employment law initiatives, providing expert legal counsel on diverse employee matters while collaborating with global teams to ensure compliance and support business integration ef...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$116K - $216K *

Empower compliance excellence by leading a team in overseeing real estate secured lending operations. Serve as a strategic advisor, ensuring integration of regulatory requirements into business proces...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$157K - $216K *

Lead impactful civil rights litigation, strategizing on complex cases and supervising diverse teams to advance racial justice. Collaborate with policy experts and community partners to drive systemic...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$164K - $224K *

Champion civil rights by leading litigation efforts on critical issues. Oversee case teams, develop strategies, and engage with community partners to advance racial justice initiatives. Collaborate in...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$142K - $194K *

Drive impactful civil rights litigation by leading case teams and strategizing on complex issues. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to advance racial justice and support policy initiatives while m...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Drive legal strategy and compliance while leading a team of lawyers. Collaborate with internal and external partners to navigate complex corporate, regulatory, and commercial matters that support busi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $130K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead cross-functional projects to enhance community safety through data-driven insights and scalable solutions, ensuring effective operations and collaboration across teams to mitigate real-world harm...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.