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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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$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 *

Advance the vision and delivery of data & analytics solutions, guiding cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment to enhance customer experiences and strategic outcomes through innovative insi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $157K *

Join a team that drives innovation in Data & Analytics. Shape product vision and execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences through advanced analytics and ins...

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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...

4 days ago

  •   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...

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  •   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 *

Champion project success by managing large-scale capital design and construction projects in higher education and municipal sectors. Oversee planning, design, procurement, and construction phases to e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $90K *

Lead a dynamic team as you manage a diverse caseload, ensuring meticulous document preparation and case organization in a fast-paced legal environment. Collaborate closely with counsel throughout all...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in litigation, handling complex medical malpractice cases while receiving mentorship from experienced partners. This role offers growth opportunities in a dy...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining legal practice by autonomously managing diverse litigation cases for startups. Leverage AI tools while building client relationships and navigating various legal challeng...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $180K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a Litigation Attorney, where you'll manage diverse cases, engage with clients, and leverage innovative AI tools to enhance legal practices in a fast-paced...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $180K *

Empower startups by managing diverse litigation cases from intake to resolution. Collaborate with clients and leverage AI tools to enhance legal processes while navigating various practice areas in a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $180K *

Lead diverse litigation matters autonomously, engaging clients and utilizing AI tools to enhance legal processes. Collaborate with engineers to refine technology while managing cases for startups and...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $180K *

Champion diverse litigation matters by autonomously managing cases from intake to settlement, while leveraging AI tools to enhance client service and drive innovation in a dynamic startup environment...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining legal practice by leveraging AI to manage diverse litigation matters. As a key legal hire, you'll autonomously handle cases, engage with clients, and shape innovative sol...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $180K *

Join our innovative legal team as a Litigation Attorney, where you'll autonomously manage diverse cases, engage with clients, and leverage AI tools to redefine legal practice for startups and small bu...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $180K *

Join our innovative team as we redefine litigation for startups. You'll autonomously manage diverse cases, engage with clients, and shape our AI-driven legal platform, all while building trust and del...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $180K *

Join us to empower startup clients by managing diverse litigation cases autonomously. Leverage your legal expertise and client service skills while shaping innovative AI tools in a dynamic, early-stag...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.