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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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$165K - $209K *

Join a dynamic team as a corporate attorney, managing legal matters for a fast-paced defense technology firm. Collaborate across departments on M&A, governance, and commercial agreements while driving...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Transform legal operations by managing contracts, enhancing workflows, and streamlining processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to support compliance, project tracking, and implement tools for effic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$85K - $156K *

Transform risk management strategies by analyzing contracts and mitigating potential issues. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with Canadian standards...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $190K *

Join us as a strategic advisor, providing legal counsel on commercial contracts, AI products, and technology licensing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive proactive solutions and support...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$170K - $200K *

Join us to drive operational excellence in a strategic management role, collaborating closely with firm leadership and attorneys to enhance performance, allocate resources, and foster talent developme...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead the contract lifecycle and legal operations, ensuring efficient management and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance workflows and support renewable energy ini...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Drive compliance excellence by overseeing regulatory adherence in wholesale brokerage. Serve as a key expert in Excess & Surplus lines while collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate risk...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee day-to-day operations and financial management within a professional services firm. Utilize your analytical skills to drive efficiencies, inform leadership decisions, an...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $165K *

Lead the Conflicts and New Business Intake functions, overseeing team performance, service quality, and process improvements. Collaborate effectively to enhance operational efficiency and ensure ethic...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $165K *

Shape our team's future by optimizing conflicts research and new business intake operations. Lead, mentor, and ensure quality service delivery while implementing innovative processes. Drive performanc...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $165K *

Empower a high-performing team by overseeing conflicts and new business intake operations. Manage team development, enhance service quality, and drive process improvements while ensuring compliance wi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $165K *

Manage the Conflicts Researcher and Analyst teams, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with ethical standards. Drive performance metrics, employee development, and innovative process improvem...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $165K *

Take ownership of the Conflicts and New Business Intake function by leading teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with ethical standards, driving service excellence, and fostering stron...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $165K *

Elevate the efficiency of conflicts research and new business intake processes, managing team performance and service quality while driving innovative improvements to meet the Firm's ethical and opera...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $165K *

Accelerate team success by leading the Conflicts Researcher and Analyst teams, enhancing business intake processes, and driving operational excellence while ensuring compliance with ethical standards...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading a team in conflicts management and new business intake. Oversee daily operations, ensure quality service, and drive process improvements while supporting ethical complia...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $165K *

Champion the Conflicts Researcher and Analyst teams, driving performance, service quality, and process improvement in the New Business Intake process to align with ethical standards and support the Fi...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $125K *

Collaborate with attorneys and clients to manage project timelines, resources, and updates. Ensure quality control and effective communication while overseeing trademark and copyright research in a dy...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $165K *

Unlock your potential by managing a team dedicated to optimizing conflicts research and new business intake processes. Lead initiatives to enhance service quality, operational efficiency, and employee...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$143K - $165K *

Support our legal team by managing a diverse portfolio of commercial contracts, collaborating with various departments to drive operational efficiency and enhance compliance as you grow into a senior...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$125K - $140K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic role supporting legal and compliance teams. Collaborate with executives, manage complex schedules, and enhance decision-making through AI tools while ensuring organi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Engage as a strategic legal partner, driving compliance and contract management across U.S. government activities. Collaborate with diverse teams to navigate complex procurement regulations and maximi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$92K - $127K *

Champion commercial management across transportation projects, driving contract negotiations, risk assessments, and financial oversight. Collaborate with teams and clients to enhance project performan...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $127K *

Join a team that's driving commercial excellence in transportation projects, managing contracts, negotiations, and risk while collaborating with clients and stakeholders to enhance project performance...

Thornhill, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$81K - $112K *

Elevate your career by driving commercial excellence in project delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to manage contracts, improve processes, and support informed decision-making across impactful i...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.