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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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$73K - $105K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic compliance guidance, managing client engagements, and ensuring robust compliance programs. Collaborate with teams, mentor junior staff, and support regulatory e...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at the intersection of Treasury and Accounting, managing cash forecasting, customer collections, and disbursements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial inte...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's driving financial integrity and cash management. Oversee liquidity, customer funds, and disbursements while collaborating across departments to enhance operational efficiency and en...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $180K *

Transform financial operations by leading treasury management, ensuring cash accuracy, and enhancing reporting integrity. Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline processes and drive efficiency in...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $185K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product strategy, manage roadmaps, and enhance customer experiences. Lead product initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals while mentoring j...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$158K - $238K *

Redefine your impact by partnering across all business units and managing day-to-day legal matters. Drive compliance initiatives, support the General Counsel, and lead legal operations within a dynami...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing inventory compliance and reconciliation processes. Oversee technical support, data validation, and reporting solutions while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure acc...

Georgia, USRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to drive strategic growth and enhance business development initiatives. Collaborate with practice groups to maximize client engagement and revenue opportunities while overseeing pr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Champion strategic growth by collaborating with practice groups to enhance business development initiatives, drive revenue, and support client engagement. Play a key role in shaping marketing strategi...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$208K - $249K *

Transform the legal operations landscape by leading budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives. Collaborate with senior executives to enhance departmental effectiveness and drive key priorities...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$159K - $280K *

Transform the ethical landscape by leading compliance initiatives, fostering a speak-up culture, and advising senior leadership. Build a dedicated team, develop metrics for ethical health, and partner...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $275K *

Lead the charge in navigating complex national commercial real estate transactions, ensuring compliance and timely execution of underwriting processes through collaboration and expert guidance in a mu...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $280K *

Transform the ethical landscape by leading compliance initiatives, fostering a speak-up culture, and advising senior leadership. Build a dedicated team, develop metrics for ethical health, and ensure...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $280K *

Join a team that's dedicated to fostering an ethical culture by leading compliance initiatives, managing investigations, and advising senior leadership. Build a strong team and develop metrics to enha...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team to provide strategic legal support for commercial activities, managing complex transactions and fostering strong business partnerships in a fast-paced global environment while ensu...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $180K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive data-driven projects in the pharmaceutical sector. Provide strategic insights, manage resources, and mentor junior staff while ensuring project success through inn...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive HR initiatives by supporting recruitment, onboarding, and performance management. Collaborate with leaders to enhance employee relations and ensure compliance with policies while fostering a pos...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$160K - $200K *

Champion legal excellence by overseeing SEC compliance, corporate governance, and litigation management. Collaborate cross-functionally to mitigate risks and ensure adherence to regulations, while pro...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$96K - $185K *

Lead the charge in creating impactful content strategies that translate complex insights into engaging narratives for executive audiences, ensuring alignment with marketing goals and enhancing buyer e...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$134K - $205K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic communications team, ensuring high-quality content that reflects the firm's voice. Collaborate with attorneys and leadership to produce compelling communicatio...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $150K *

Unlock potential by managing corporate legal operations, supporting governance, and enhancing contract management processes in a fast-paced biotech environment. Collaborate with leadership to drive sc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Transform compliance capabilities by embedding evaluations into product lifecycles, driving cross-functional alignment, and leveraging AI tools to enhance effectiveness and oversight in a dynamic regu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $232K *

Lead the charge in enhancing operational efficiency for the Litigation Management team. Oversee legal processes, mentor staff, and ensure effective communication between legal and business units while...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $232K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee litigation operations, enhance processes, and mentor legal staff. Balance case management with strategic initiatives to drive efficiency and ensure effective communi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$137K - $232K *

Take ownership of litigation operations, enhancing team efficiency and client satisfaction while managing a reduced caseload. Lead and mentor legal staff, ensuring effective communication and strategi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.