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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 - $185K *

Join a team that's shaping commercial transactions in a global media company. Provide legal support, negotiate agreements, and collaborate with stakeholders to drive innovative solutions using emergin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$160K - $200K *

Shape the operational foundation of employee experiences by enhancing HR systems, workflows, and compliance, leveraging AI and automation to drive efficiency and support growth in a dynamic environmen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $300K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a Senior Paralegal, providing comprehensive support across various practice areas, managing complex transactions, and enhancing corporate governance while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Explore a pivotal role in sponsorship operations, driving successful partnerships and event delivery. Collaborate with teams to enhance sponsor experiences and manage logistics, ensuring seamless exec...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$135K - $175K *

Partner with us to design and implement competitive compensation programs, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness while collaborating with stakeholders to attract and retain top talent...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $175K *

Elevate your career by designing and implementing competitive compensation programs. Collaborate with management and stakeholders to ensure equitable pay structures while analyzing market trends and s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Champion the delivery of sponsorships by managing partnerships, enhancing collaboration, and ensuring seamless execution at events. Play a key role in strategic planning and onsite operations, driving...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Oversee and enhance litigation docketing operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while leading a team to implement best practices and process improvements across multiple jurisdictions...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$140K - $180K *

Lead the automation of complex commercial real estate workflows, transforming legal processes into AI applications that enhance efficiency and accuracy, while collaborating with engineers to align wit...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $100K *

Transform HR operations by overseeing recruitment, employee relations, payroll, and compliance. Drive performance improvement and employee development while fostering a positive workplace culture thro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Champion legal excellence by advising branch teams on complex issues, managing risks, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with internal partners to deliver solutions that support financial advisors a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$187K - $234K *

Optimize legal operations by driving efficiency, implementing AI solutions, and enhancing workflows. Lead strategic initiatives to improve scalability and performance within the Legal Department, ensu...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$172K - $215K *

Lead the transformation of legal operations by enhancing efficiency, scalability, and innovation. Collaborate with legal leadership to implement AI solutions and optimize workflows, ensuring the depar...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $195K *

Lead operational excellence in the Legal Department by driving efficiency, implementing AI solutions, and optimizing workflows. Collaborate with legal leadership to enhance scalability and support str...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $175K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $175K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $130K *

Champion operational excellence by overseeing daily workflows, enhancing productivity, and providing strategic leadership. Collaborate with departments to drive compliance and process improvements, en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Lead and manage complex eDiscovery projects for Fortune 500 clients, enhancing their legal hold and discovery processes. Collaborate with teams to implement innovative solutions and maintain strong cl...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's redefining legal tech by developing AI-native platforms. You'll own secure client portals and enterprise systems, collaborating across architecture and full-stack engineering to enh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

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

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting labor relations and compliance. As an Assistant General Counsel, you'll represent the city in arbitration, manage legal matters, and collaborate with a dynam...

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

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate progress at a leading retail organization by defining and implementing innovative legal operations strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery, optimize...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$130K - $210K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $167K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$160K - $180K *

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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.