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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$110K - $130K *

Manage complex litigation cases, including construction defense, while leveraging your 3+ years of general liability experience. Collaborate with a dynamic team and engage in persuasive communication...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $154K *

Shape the future of contract administration by leading complex negotiations, ensuring compliance, and mitigating risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes in high-sta...

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

$88K - $154K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in contract administration, overseeing complex agreements, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with teams to mitigate risks while enhancing business operations...

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

$100K - $275K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of insurance coverage law. Leverage your expertise in drafting opinions and handling litigation while collaborating in a dynamic environment. Ideal for detail-ori...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $120K *

Transform regulatory compliance by managing medical device labeling and documentation across multiple regions, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $113K *

Shape the future of privacy compliance by managing oversight, assessing risks, and guiding teams through regulatory changes. Collaborate with senior management to ensure adherence to privacy laws and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $113K *

Champion privacy compliance by overseeing risk assessments and regulatory adherence during mergers and acquisitions. Collaborate with senior management to ensure effective privacy policies and trainin...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Transform your career by leading global sanctions initiatives, ensuring compliance and risk management as the business scales. Collaborate with experts to navigate complex regulations and make a signi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as you drive global sanctions initiatives, ensuring compliance and risk management in a rapidly expanding financial landscape. Collaborate with experts to enhance procedures and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $225K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing legal support for business units, focusing on commercial contracts and compliance. Collaborate with leaders to navigate legal risks and enhance operational ef...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $145K *

Empower IP teams by enhancing their use of innovative legal technology, fostering strong client relationships, and driving product adoption across diverse practice areas, ensuring they maximize effici...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $105K *

Drive your career with a vital role in litigation support, ensuring accurate calendaring and compliance. Collaborate with legal teams to manage deadlines and enhance departmental workflows while deliv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's shaping U.S. policy through strategic legal initiatives. Leverage your expertise to influence federal and state regulations, ensuring access to vital healthcare products while colla...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $100K *

Champion the management of litigation support, enhancing attorney efficiency through calendar management, document preparation, and client communication in a dynamic legal environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Optimize procurement strategies and contractual agreements in IT, Network & Cloud domains. This role requires managing complex negotiations, ensuring compliance, and enhancing cost efficiencies to con...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K *

Join a team that's reshaping employment law through innovative counseling and collaboration on high-stakes transactions. Collaborate with global clients and enhance your expertise in a dynamic, suppor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$225K *

Join our dynamic team and play a crucial role in advising on employment law within corporate transactions, providing tailored legal solutions to diverse clients while enhancing your professional exper...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$225K *

Help us deliver exceptional legal services in employment law. Join a dynamic team focused on transactional work, providing expert counsel in corporate transactions and employee relations, while collab...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$225K *

Elevate your career by joining a dynamic team that offers expert legal counsel on employment matters, focusing on mergers, acquisitions, and strategic client partnerships in a non-litigation environme...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$225K *

Join a team dedicated to providing expert legal counsel in labor and employment matters. Engage in diverse, non-litigation work involving corporate transactions and client collaboration while leveragi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$225K *

Champion your legal career in a dynamic practice focused on labor and employment issues, catering to diverse clients through complex transactions and collaborations. Join a motivated team providing in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$225K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert legal services in employment law, focusing on corporate transactions and comprehensive client counseling. Leverage your experience to tackle complex la...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$225K *

Join a team that champions excellence in executive compensation and employment law. Collaborate with diverse clients on transactional matters, offering expert insights and tailored solutions in a dyna...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$225K *

Join a dynamic team to provide expert labor and employment counsel in corporate transactions, focusing on drafting agreements and advising clients on employment relationships. Collaborate closely acro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of insurance litigation by leveraging your expertise in bad faith cases. Join a dynamic team where you will enhance your civil litigation skills while representing leading national in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.

  • How can I improve my chances of getting a legal job?question toggle

    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.