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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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Explore Legal Manager jobs on Ladders and compare opportunities by responsibilities, industry, location, and compensation. Create a profile to discover vetted roles paying $100,000 or more and take the next step in your legal leadership career.

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$179K - $224K *

Oversee and enhance compliance governance programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards while leading a team of compliance professionals in a collaborative environment. Drive risk assessments...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$199K - $249K *

Optimize compliance governance by leading a team to enhance risk assessment, policy management, and training programs. Collaborate across functions to ensure regulatory readiness and effective reporti...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$192K - $288K *

Transform legal operations by providing strategic counsel across diverse business areas, including real property and corporate governance. Collaborate with leadership to navigate complex legal challen...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $175K *

Transform your career by partnering with business teams in a dynamic legal environment. Leverage your commercial instincts and regulatory expertise to make an immediate impact across two brands in a f...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$190K - $230K *

Champion the development of a scalable legal framework for product and privacy, partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance and streamline processes. Drive initiatives that support pr...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $230K *

Shape the future of product and privacy law by building scalable legal frameworks. Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Security teams to enhance compliance and streamline processes, ensuring ra...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Deliver innovative software solutions by owning the product development process from inception to launch, ensuring alignment with user needs and quality standards in a dynamic, early-stage environment...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $225K *

Join us to provide senior legal support for mutual fund governance and regulatory compliance. As the primary attorney, you will deliver legal insights, manage board affairs, and collaborate across dep...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Empower our team by supporting and enhancing enterprise applications. Ensure optimal application performance, facilitate user engagement, and foster cross-functional collaboration for continuous impro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$179K - $249K *

Elevate your career by leading compliance governance initiatives, managing risk assessments, and enhancing training programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance an...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$300K - $390K *

Lead the charge in shaping legal strategy and governance for a dynamic firm. As a key advisor to executive leadership, you'll oversee compliance, manage disputes, and drive initiatives that support gr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $118K *

Take ownership of operational initiatives by coordinating procurement, records management, and logistics. Support project execution and vendor management while ensuring efficiency and accuracy in a fa...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$83K - $126K *

Drive project performance by leading governance, risk management, and delivery practices across the Property & Buildings lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business strategy and enhancing operational...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $131K *

Join a team that's redefining claims management by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing client relationships, and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic environment. Your expertise will shape...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $195K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage complex construction and Labor Law cases. Leverage your 9+ years of defense litigation experience to independently handle high-stakes cases while mentoring junior att...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K *

Join a team that's transforming mobility by managing compliance and internal controls for North America. Oversee SOX processes, coordinate audits, and drive best practices in a dynamic automotive envi...

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4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$200K - $250K *

Empower legal strategy in cybersecurity, data privacy, and IP for banking. Collaborate with stakeholders to navigate regulatory landscapes and drive digital innovation while managing legal risks acros...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $240K *

Shape compliance strategies by collaborating with legal teams to evaluate, negotiate, and implement client retention documentation, ensuring alignment with ethical obligations and business objectives...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$190K - $240K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and risk management by evaluating and negotiating client engagement terms. Collaborate with stakeholders to operationalize client requirements while...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$190K - $240K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance and risk management. Collaborate with legal experts to evaluate and negotiate client agreements, while enhancing firm policies and procedures in a f...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$102K - $177K *

Optimize contract management processes to enhance collaboration with sales teams, ensuring timely and effective contract development, negotiation, and issue resolution while supporting diverse healthc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $177K *

Elevate contract management processes by leading negotiations and issue resolution, ensuring alignment with sales priorities while fostering collaboration across teams to enhance operational efficienc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$102K - $177K *

Lead contract management initiatives in Orthopaedics, collaborating with sales teams to develop, negotiate, and resolve complex contracts. Drive strategic partnerships and ensure compliance while ment...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $110K *

Drive client success by managing project coordination and fostering relationships. Leverage industry knowledge to identify growth opportunities and ensure timely delivery of solutions while mentoring...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate your career by leading a team in managing Workers Compensation claims, ensuring compliance and productivity while mentoring staff and enhancing operational efficiency within a dynamic servi...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.