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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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$115K - $130K *

Empower client success by leading complex projects and strategic relationships. Drive operational excellence, mentor teams, and enhance processes to deliver sustainable outcomes while ensuring client...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $130K *

Partner with us to lead eDiscovery projects, ensuring client needs are met through effective communication and collaboration across departments while leveraging Relativity and eDiscovery methodologies...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $130K *

Transform client experiences by leading eDiscovery projects, ensuring seamless collaboration across teams while leveraging Relativity to meet client objectives and enhance service delivery...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing eDiscovery projects, serving as the primary client liaison. Utilize your expertise in Relativity to deliver optimal solutions while coordinating with internal teams to meet...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading eDiscovery projects as a Senior Project Manager, serving as the primary liaison for clients. Collaborate across departments to deliver optimal solutions while managing docu...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $130K *

Lead eDiscovery projects as a Senior Project Manager, serving as the primary client liaison. Collaborate across departments to deliver optimal solutions, ensuring comprehensive documentation and effec...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining eDiscovery solutions. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll lead client engagements, ensuring optimal service delivery while leveraging your expertise in Relativity and eDi...

Overland Park, KSRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $130K *

Shape the future of eDiscovery by leading client projects, ensuring optimal solutions through collaboration and expertise in Relativity. Drive success by managing documentation and supporting team eff...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $130K *

Champion the future of eDiscovery by leading client projects, leveraging Relativity, and collaborating across teams to deliver optimal solutions while ensuring exceptional service and support for clie...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing eDiscovery projects, serving as the primary client liaison. Collaborate across departments to deliver optimal solutions while ensuring comprehensive documentation and effec...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Project Manager, guiding clients through eDiscovery projects while leveraging Relativity. Collaborate across teams to deliver optimal solutions and ensure client sati...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading eDiscovery projects as a Senior Project Manager. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver optimal solutions, ensuring comprehensive documentation and effectiv...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Support compliance and legal initiatives by providing expert legal advice on ethics, international trade, and employment matters. Collaborate with senior legal team members to ensure adherence to regu...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$195K - $250K *

Engage as a strategic leader in competitive intelligence, driving insights that inform growth strategies and enhance client development. Collaborate with senior professionals to transform data into ac...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$205K - $250K *

Take ownership of strategic research and competitive intelligence to drive growth. Collaborate with senior leaders to analyze market trends, enhance client development, and transform data into actiona...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$195K - $230K *

Engage with us to drive strategic insights and competitive intelligence that support growth initiatives. Collaborate with senior leaders to analyze market trends, enhance client development, and trans...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$215K - $250K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic insights and competitive intelligence to support growth initiatives. Collaborate with senior leaders to analyze market trends, enhance business strategies, and tr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $100K *

Join a team that's redefining corporate risk management. Take ownership of the full claims lifecycle, partner with executives, and drive financial impact in a fast-paced, acquisition-driven environmen...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $175K *

Lead the charge in providing strategic legal support for supply chain operations, ensuring compliance and effective contract management while fostering strong supplier relationships and mitigating leg...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$153K - $245K *

Drive product strategy and client success by leading complex onboarding initiatives, ensuring alignment between client needs and product capabilities throughout the implementation lifecycle...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $110K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by managing complex translation projects, ensuring precision and resilience while engaging with senior stakeholders. Drive success through exceptional planning, risk manag...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$190K - $225K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic Conflicts Team, where you'll analyze complex conflict reports, advise on risk management, and enhance ethical practices in a fully remote environment, ensuring...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $105K *

Lead the charge in ensuring seamless office operations and consular support, managing financial administration, fostering team culture, and providing assistance to New Zealanders in Canada, all while...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$187K - $280K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of AI and product law by advising on privacy, IP, and compliance. Collaborate globally to develop legal frameworks and support innovative product strategies in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$275K - $375K *

Oversee legal strategy and operations for a growing tech company, advising leadership on risk management, compliance, and complex agreements while building a robust legal team to support business expa...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.