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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.

Find Your Next Legal Manager Role

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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$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of office management by supporting executives and ensuring smooth operations. You'll manage calendars, coordinate travel, and oversee office logistics, all while fostering a collabora...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$136K - $165K *

Join a team that's focused on developing legal talent and enhancing associate experiences. Engage with stakeholders to ensure optimal resource management and professional development, while balancing...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading a dedicated team in the management and compliance of fiduciary accounts, ensuring accurate accounting, and safeguarding client funds within the legal sector while drivin...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$210K - $250K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $125K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $125K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading contract negotiations and managing risks in a dynamic environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives in the retail and restaurant se...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $85K *

Execute comprehensive property management strategies, overseeing financial performance, resident satisfaction, and team development to achieve operational excellence and foster strong vendor and inves...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring compliance across banking operations. Oversee regulatory change management, training, and compliance monitoring while serving as the CRA Officer. Drive risk as...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $234K *

Lead comprehensive legal support for corporate transactions, ensuring compliance and collaboration across teams. Manage high-value deals, mitigate risks, and guide governance matters while working clo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $90K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex professional liability claims from inception to resolution, ensuring optimal outcomes through effective investigation, analysis, and collaboration with...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $143K *

Optimize the management of professional liability claims from inception to resolution. Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure thorough investigations, effective communication, and timely outc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $143K *

Transform your career by managing complex professional liability claims from inception to resolution. Leverage your expertise to analyze coverage, collaborate with experts, and drive effective outcome...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $143K *

Lead the charge in managing complex professional liability claims from inception to resolution. Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure thorough investigations, effective communication, and op...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $143K *

Join us to manage professional liability claims from inception to resolution. Collaborate with experts and stakeholders to ensure fair and timely outcomes while maintaining compliance with best practi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $143K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex professional liability claims from inception to resolution, ensuring fair and timely outcomes while collaborating with various stakeholders to uphold b...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $143K *

Empower your career by managing complex professional liability claims from inception to resolution. Collaborate with experts and stakeholders to ensure fair outcomes while maintaining compliance with...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $143K *

Lead the management of professional liability claims from inception to resolution, ensuring thorough investigation and effective outcomes while collaborating with various stakeholders to optimize clai...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $143K *

Lead the charge in managing professional liability claims from inception to resolution, ensuring thorough investigation and effective outcomes while collaborating with various stakeholders to optimize...

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  •   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.