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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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$267K - $400K *

Empower our commercial legal function by providing strategic legal guidance on pre-launch and market access initiatives. Collaborate across teams to ensure compliance and support successful product la...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$61K - $115K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team providing essential litigation support, managing complex caseloads, preparing legal documents, and ensuring compliance with court rules in a fully remote environme...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$61K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional litigation support, managing complex caseloads while drafting legal documents and ensuring compliance with court rules in a fast-paced, remote wor...

New York, NYRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $125K *

Empower financial excellence by leading reporting, planning, and analysis initiatives. Transform complex data into actionable insights while enhancing data integrity and reporting processes to support...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$170K - $243K *

Champion the future of litigation strategy by managing complex disputes, collaborating with teams, and crafting innovative solutions to legal challenges in a dynamic environment. Your expertise will d...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$77K - $136K *

Lead the charge in strategic oversight and governance of the lawyer roster, ensuring effective recruitment, engagement, and retention of legal professionals to enhance legal aid services across Britis...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Empower your career by leading a team of legal professionals in a dynamic correctional environment, ensuring compliance with policies while advocating for inmate rights and public safety through effec...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $180K *

Drive resilience at the organization by managing incident response and disaster recovery programs. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance readiness, ensure effective communication, and implement im...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing resilience through effective incident management and disaster recovery. Oversee and improve Clio's Business Continuity program, ensuring readiness and swift r...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing resilience through effective incident management and disaster recovery. Oversee programs that ensure readiness and response capabilities, collaborating cross...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to drive strategic growth in the Canadian market, manage end-to-end sales cycles, and collaborate across teams to deliver innovative solutions. Build relationships with key stakeho...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$64K - $120K *

Engage with clients to understand their business needs and risk management strategies. Drive revenue growth by coordinating coverage, servicing accounts, and ensuring high-quality client interactions...

Anchorage, AKRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$64K - $120K *

Join a team that manages client accounts under $20,000, providing tailored insurance solutions, overseeing renewals, and ensuring exceptional service while collaborating with clients and carriers to m...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform complex legal landscapes into actionable strategies as a Legal Counsel, driving compliance and innovation in payments and fintech. Collaborate with diverse teams to navigate regulations and...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $159K *

Transform commercial legal operations by drafting, negotiating, and interpreting contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risks while supporting internal pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform risk management strategies by overseeing comprehensive programs, collaborating with internal partners, and optimizing insurance solutions to enhance organizational safety and financial healt...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $160K *

Transform workplace operations by supporting executive leaders, managing logistics, and enhancing employee experiences in a dynamic startup environment. Drive efficiency and innovation while ensuring...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving commercial success by structuring and optimizing deals. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and profitability while leveraging data insights to enhance prici...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in complex civil litigation, managing a diverse caseload and ready to take cases to trial. Collaborate with a dedicated team in a supportive environment focused on strategic case manag...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$210K - $250K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the in-house legal function, advising on real estate transactions, commercial leasing, and development while managing outside counsel for major matters and ensuring alignme...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Lead and elevate a dynamic residential design team, ensuring exceptional client experiences and high-quality designs while fostering team development and streamlining processes. Drive innovation and a...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $172K *

Drive your career with a strategic finance role focused on governance frameworks, performance management, and value realization. Collaborate across teams to ensure financial accountability and enhance...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$210K - $340K *

Optimize procurement processes by leading legal support for technology sourcing. Negotiate complex agreements for hardware, software, and services while mentoring a legal team and ensuring compliance...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with HR and legal teams to provide comprehensive employment law support, drafting and negotiating contracts while ensuring compliance with regulations. Balance legal risks with business ob...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Empower legal firms by leading the development of innovative IT solutions, driving market strategies, and enhancing service offerings. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish credibility...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information 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.