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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$72K - $117K *

Join a dynamic team to shape and implement a forward-thinking compliance program. This role involves managing operations, collaborating with stakeholders, and enhancing compliance effectiveness in a f...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $117K *

Drive compliance excellence by managing operations and implementing innovative strategies. Collaborate with teams to enhance reporting and governance, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards whil...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $117K *

Lead the charge in shaping a dynamic compliance program, managing daily operations while implementing innovative strategies. Collaborate with teams to enhance compliance effectiveness and drive impact...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $117K *

Innovate the future of compliance by managing operations and designing a forward-thinking program. Collaborate with teams to enhance effectiveness while navigating a dynamic landscape. Embrace challen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to provide compliance oversight for Exchange Traded Products. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements while promoting a culture of compliance a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$72K - $117K *

Join a dynamic team to shape a forward-thinking compliance program. Leverage your expertise in regulatory compliance, manage operations, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance effectiveness and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $189K *

Drive your career with this Senior Governance Paralegal role, overseeing corporate governance and compliance for a global entity portfolio. Collaborate with executives while ensuring meticulous record...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a Privacy Program Manager, driving global privacy initiatives and compliance across teams. Leverage your expertise to build scalable processes in a fast-paced AI environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $105K *

Optimize corporate legal operations by supporting governance, compliance, and immigration processes. Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver administrative excellence, ensuring legal requirements ar...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that ensures compliance with legal and regulatory standards while driving business conduct initiatives. Lead marketing reviews, address customer-facing practices, and manage risk with a fo...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Innovate in a collaborative legal environment, managing premises liability and personal injury cases. Leverage your litigation skills while working with experienced attorneys to develop strategies and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Champion legal compliance and risk management while advising on complex transactions. Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to navigate legal challenges, ensuring alignment with strateg...

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

$160K - $200K *

Join our team to provide expert legal counsel on advisory services, navigating complex regulatory landscapes and ensuring compliance while collaborating with diverse teams to drive strategic business...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $146K *

Drive technology transfer initiatives by managing intellectual property activities, collaborating with leadership, and ensuring compliance with laws and policies to enhance innovation and research imp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$250K - $285K *

Advance global regulatory strategies for late-stage programs, ensuring compliance and successful submissions. Collaborate across functions to mitigate risks and drive major filings, representing the o...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $250K *

Collaborate with us to drive impactful commercial litigation strategies. Leverage your expertise in all aspects of litigation, from depositions to oral arguments, while working in a dynamic team envir...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$175K - $210K *

Pioneer the growth of a new personal injury office in Los Angeles, managing cases and establishing market presence while collaborating with a supportive team. Drive success through initiative, resourc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$210K - $340K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of legal cybersecurity strategy. Lead legal initiatives, ensure compliance, and advise on risk management while working collaboratively with cross-functional teams...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$210K - $340K *

Drive cybersecurity legal strategy as a key partner to the CISO, overseeing risk management, incident response, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Shape the firm's security governance while...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$200K - $262K *

Unlock potential by leading complex transactions in corporate development and financial partnerships. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives, leveraging AI to enhance l...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $95K *

Champion the adjudication of complex General Liability and Auto BI claims, ensuring timely resolutions and client satisfaction. Leverage industry expertise to deliver innovative solutions while foster...

Marlton, NJRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading contract negotiations for clinical research, ensuring compliance and efficiency in agreements with industry sponsors. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance processes an...

Chapel Hill, NCRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $275K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team of Employment Attorneys. Leverage your expertise in workplace law and litigation to provide impactful counsel and drive results for clients in a collabo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$91K - $136K *

Manage and oversee independent Compliance testing, providing expertise and guidance. Lead engagements, ensuring quality and adherence to regulatory standards while collaborating with cross-functional...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $136K *

Pioneer a transformative compliance program by overseeing independent testing, managing operations, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance compliance strategies in a dynamic environment. Your...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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    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.

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    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.