Explore Legal Jobs Paying $100K or More

Find your next opportunity in the legal field with Ladders. Explore vetted jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, from attorney and counsel roles to senior leadership positions. Whether you specialize in corporate law, litigation, regulatory affairs, or compliance, discover opportunities that match your experience and career goals.

Legal Roles Across Industries

Legal professionals work across law firms, corporations, financial services, healthcare, technology, government, and nonprofit organizations. Common opportunities include corporate counsel, general counsel, litigation attorney, employment attorney, compliance officer, privacy counsel, and legal operations leader.

Skills Employers Look For

Employers often seek strong legal research and writing, sound judgment, negotiation skills, and the ability to explain complex issues clearly. Depending on the role, experience with contracts, litigation, regulatory requirements, risk management, privacy, or team leadership may also be important. Many attorney positions require an active license in the relevant jurisdiction.

Advance Your Legal Career

Use Ladders to explore high-paying legal opportunities and identify roles aligned with your expertise, preferred industry, and career level. Review each listing for compensation, responsibilities, and qualifications, then tailor your application to highlight relevant legal experience and measurable impact.

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$99K - $163K *

Lead the charge in managing complex auto liability claims, utilizing expert negotiation and investigation skills to resolve high-exposure cases while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure effectiv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $141K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex injury and property damage claims. You'll leverage your expertise in claims management and negotiation to ensure timely resolutions while fostering pos...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $155K *

Elevate your career by managing complex injury and property damage claims. Utilize your expertise in claims management and negotiation to ensure timely resolutions while mentoring junior professionals...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $141K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex claims and litigation. Utilize your expertise in claims management and negotiation to foster relationships and ensure timely resolutions while mentorin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team as a Trade Compliance Officer, leading compliance initiatives and ensuring adherence to Canadian and international regulations. Drive operational excellence and foster relationship...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $160K *

Empower the Claims organization by leading training and development initiatives. Drive strategic coverage analysis and enhance claims management skills through innovative learning programs for profess...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $240K *

Lead the development of innovative Financial Lines insurance products, providing legal counsel on policy drafting, coverage analysis, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $190K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on proactive coverage litigation. As a key member, you will drive case strategy, conduct in-depth legal research, and ensure meticulous documentation to su...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$170K - $213K *

Manage and lead a team of legal professionals supporting complex commercial transactions and product development in Corporate Payments, ensuring compliance and risk management while fostering collabor...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $135K *

Unlock potential by leading regulatory compliance for IVD products, ensuring adherence to global standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, manage adverse events, and drive co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Champion legal excellence by providing strategic counsel on complex construction matters, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation across regional operations in Nevada and Texas while collaborating wit...

1 week ago

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

$140K - $170K *

Optimize regulatory operations by leading submission planning and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, compliant delivery of regulatory activities while managing comple...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$134K - $197K *

Lead strategic compliance initiatives for federal customers, ensuring security and regulatory adherence. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage audits, and influence executive decisions to maint...

Fields, ORRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $154K *

Unlock potential by managing complex contracts, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks. Collaborate with teams to negotiate terms and provide strategic guidance, while overseeing contract administr...

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

$63K - $111K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting claims management processes by maintaining essential project records and organizing documentation for disputes, ensuring effective communication and coordina...

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

$200K - $383K *

Join us to lead the contracts function in a dynamic Federal contracting environment. Oversee a team of 20+ professionals, develop strategies, and negotiate complex contracts while fostering strong rel...

United StatesRemote

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

$69K - $125K *

Transform regulatory insights into actionable strategies by analyzing national and state legislative activities. Collaborate with legal and business teams to ensure compliance and support effective de...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$72K - $100K *

Optimize product safety compliance by leading Safety Data Sheet generation, ensuring adherence to global regulations, and providing expert guidance to cross-functional teams while driving process impr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$172K - $275K *

Accelerate innovation by establishing and executing regulatory digital strategies that enhance operational excellence and enable data-driven decisions across business units and regions while leading h...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate investigative excellence by leading complex fraud investigations, developing strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance regulatory compliance and protect investor int...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$97K - $176K *

Empower your investigative skills by leading complex money laundering investigations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and develop strategies that enhance regulatory complianc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $202K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing investor protection by leading complex money laundering investigations. Utilize your expertise to identify risks, develop strategies, and collaborate with cro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$107K - $194K *

Drive impactful money laundering investigations within the securities industry, utilizing advanced analytical skills and regulatory knowledge to identify risks and trends. Collaborate with cross-funct...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$117K - $211K *

Unlock potential by leading complex money laundering investigations, developing strategies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance regulatory compliance and protect market integrity...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $202K *

Analyze complex money laundering investigations, develop strategies, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance regulatory compliance and mitigate risks in the securities industry, ensurin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What types of legal jobs can I find on Ladders?question toggle

    You can explore roles such as attorney, corporate counsel, general counsel, litigation attorney, compliance leader, privacy counsel, and legal operations professional, depending on current listings.

  • Are the legal jobs on this page high-paying?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Check each listing for its specific compensation details and requirements.

  • What qualifications are commonly required for legal jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by position. Attorney roles commonly require a law degree and an active license in the relevant jurisdiction, while in-house, compliance, and legal operations roles may emphasize specialized experience and business expertise.

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    Tailor your resume to the role, highlight relevant practice-area experience and results, and clearly communicate your research, writing, negotiation, and leadership skills. Confirm that you meet any licensing or jurisdiction requirements.