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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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$110K - $130K *

Shape regulatory compliance strategies for chemical products in the Americas, ensuring adherence to regional legislation while fostering sustainable product development and stewardship initiatives acr...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$225K - $275K *

Oversee and enhance the operational and financial activities of multiple offices, ensuring efficient team management and strategic planning to support firm objectives and enrich workplace culture...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$300K - $400K *

Lead the operational excellence of a bustling office, managing finance, HR, and facilities while enhancing efficiencies. Oversee all teams and partner on strategic initiatives. Ensure compliance and f...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in maximizing property value and financial performance for a diverse portfolio of multifamily residential assets. Collaborate with teams to implement strategic initiatives and ensure o...

3 weeks ago

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

$119K - $134K *

Transform the startup landscape by managing relationships, optimizing customer experiences, and driving growth for early-stage companies. Collaborate with founders to ensure seamless adoption of finan...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Optimize divisional financial strategies by driving zero-based budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close processes. Collaborate with business leaders to translate insights into actionable plans, enh...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $160K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of AI development by managing key customer relationships and fostering collaboration across technical and business teams to enhance delivery and drive revenue grow...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $105K *

Lead the charge in HR initiatives by partnering with business leaders to enhance talent management, employee engagement, and performance strategies while ensuring compliance and effective recruitment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$175K - $200K *

Join a team that's leading application support for practice-of-law software, ensuring seamless operations and user satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive service delivery, and ch...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $240K *

Create and execute comprehensive marketing strategies for an AI platform, driving demand generation and product positioning while leveraging innovative content and campaigns to enhance brand visibilit...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$310K - $500K+*

Lead the charge in shaping a unified talent strategy that enhances recruitment, professional development, and diversity initiatives, while fostering a collaborative culture and aligning talent priorit...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$310K - $500K+*

Join us in shaping a unified talent strategy that drives recruitment, development, and inclusion across the Firm. As a key executive leader, you'll align talent priorities, enhance organizational effe...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$294K - $491K *

Transform talent strategy by leading a unified approach across recruitment, HR, and inclusion. Drive organizational change while fostering a collaborative culture that aligns with the firm's growth ob...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$310K - $500K+*

Reimagine talent strategy as a senior leader, driving recruitment, development, and inclusion initiatives to align with business goals and foster a collaborative culture while leading organizational c...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$310K - $500K+*

Unlock potential by leading a unified talent strategy across recruitment, HR, and diversity initiatives. Drive organizational change while fostering a collaborative culture that aligns with the firm's...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$310K - $500K+*

Lead a comprehensive talent strategy, integrating recruitment, development, and inclusion to enhance organizational effectiveness and support growth objectives while fostering a collaborative culture...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$310K - $500K+*

Unlock potential by leading a comprehensive talent strategy that integrates recruitment, professional development, and diversity initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives while fosterin...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$341K - $500K+*

Transform talent strategy by leading recruitment, development, and inclusion initiatives. Collaborate with executives to align talent priorities with business goals, fostering a culture of accountabil...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$310K - $500K+*

Advance your career by leading a unified talent strategy that enhances recruitment, professional development, and diversity initiatives. Drive organizational change while fostering a collaborative cul...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$310K - $500K+*

Drive a unified talent strategy as a senior leader, overseeing recruitment, HR, and diversity initiatives to align with business objectives and foster a collaborative culture while leading organizatio...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$294K - $491K *

Transform the talent landscape by leading a unified strategy for recruitment, development, and inclusion. Drive organizational change while fostering a collaborative culture that aligns with the Firm...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$341K - $500K+*

Drive organizational excellence by leading a unified talent strategy that enhances recruitment, professional development, and diversity initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fos...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$310K - $500K+*

Elevate your career by leading a unified talent strategy that enhances recruitment, professional development, and diversity initiatives, while fostering a collaborative culture and driving organizatio...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting the mission of protecting children by managing contracts, ensuring compliance, and collaborating across divisions to enhance organizational effectiveness and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$130K - $140K *

Champion the management of a diverse real estate portfolio, enhancing asset performance through strategic oversight, financial analysis, and effective communication with stakeholders to drive growth a...

1 week ago

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

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.