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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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$218K - $291K *

Lead the charge in providing strategic legal guidance on real estate transactions, ensuring efficient collaboration across teams while managing complex agreements and compliance throughout the transac...

2 weeks ago

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

$218K - $291K *

Lead strategic legal initiatives in real estate, providing expert guidance on transactions, compliance, and risk management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient project executi...

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $170K *

Lead and enhance quality, food safety, and compliance systems across North America. Drive audits, ensure regulatory adherence, and foster continuous improvement while mentoring future engineering lead...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$105K - $140K *

Optimize IP operations through effective workflow management and coordination of patent processes, enhancing collaboration among legal, technical, and external teams to ensure operational efficiency a...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $150K *

Empower business growth by providing legal expertise in commercial transactions, product development, and compliance for a dynamic fintech environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mitig...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Oversee risk management for financial advisory services, collaborating with leadership to identify and mitigate operational, regulatory, and professional risks while ensuring compliance and high-quali...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Drive risk management excellence in a dynamic financial advisory practice. Collaborate with leadership to identify and mitigate risks, develop controls, and ensure compliance, all while enhancing clie...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Drive risk management excellence within a dynamic financial advisory practice, collaborating with leadership to identify and mitigate operational, regulatory, and professional risks while ensuring hig...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading risk management for our Financial Advisory Services, collaborating with teams to identify and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance and operational efficiency across com...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of risk management in our Financial Advisory Services practice. Collaborate with leadership to identify and mitigate risks while developing effective controls and training, ensuring h...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in risk management for a dynamic Financial Advisory Services practice. Collaborate with teams to identify and mitigate risks, develop controls, and ensure compliance, all while enhanci...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Lead risk management initiatives within a dynamic financial advisory practice, collaborating with teams to identify and mitigate operational, regulatory, and professional risks while ensuring complian...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Champion risk management within our Financial Advisory Services practice, collaborating with leadership to identify and mitigate operational, regulatory, and professional risks while ensuring high-qua...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Risk Management Manager, leading risk initiatives in a dynamic financial advisory environment. Collaborate with teams to develop controls and training, ensuring compliance w...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Drive risk management excellence in a dynamic financial advisory practice. Collaborate with leadership to identify and mitigate risks, develop controls, and ensure compliance, all while enhancing clie...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to lead risk management for financial advisory services, collaborating with leadership and engagement teams to identify and mitigate risks while ensuring compliance and high-quality clie...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$220K - $250K *

Lead the design of AI-native legal systems, transforming workflows into executable outputs while codifying legal expertise for optimal AI integration and performance...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$220K - $250K *

Optimize legal workflows by designing AI systems that translate expertise into executable outputs, while codifying knowledge and evaluating quality to enhance efficiency and repeatability in the legal...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Transform global employment law practices by providing expert legal counsel, drafting contracts, and advising on labor issues. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance and enhance operation...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$81K - $93K *

Lead the charge in regulatory compliance by managing state licensing, audits, and compliance obligations. Ensure accurate documentation and effective collaboration with internal teams and external sta...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $306K *

Champion legal compliance and risk management by overseeing daily operations of the legal department, ensuring adherence to regulations, and providing strategic legal guidance to support organizationa...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion a culture of compliance by leading the corporate compliance program, ensuring adherence to legal and ethical standards while fostering collaboration and positive team dynamics across the orga...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career as you provide strategic legal guidance across diverse areas, including corporate governance, real estate, and compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance legal operations and me...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your legal career by managing complex civil litigation cases from start to finish. Collaborate with claims professionals and provide strategic legal advice while navigating insurance defense m...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $225K *

Elevate your legal career by supporting diverse commercial contracts and advising on corporate, compliance, and IP matters in a dynamic tech environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to dri...

Yesterday

  •   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.