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 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.
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.
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.
$85K - $100K *
Transform the Law Library by leading operations, fostering community, and enhancing legal research services while supporting faculty and student success in a collaborative environment...
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$90K - $115K *
Support corporate governance and compliance for U.S. and Canadian entities. Manage legal entity operations, maintain data integrity, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective gov...
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$120K - $132K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of product compliance by providing expert legal counsel across product design, development, and marketing. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure alignment with...
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$120K - $132K *
Drive compliance and legal strategy for product development, advising cross-functional teams on regulatory issues, intellectual property, and marketing. Collaborate globally to ensure products align w...
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$350K - $400K *
Shape the future of global regulatory strategy by leading a high-performing team, guiding innovative therapies from preclinical stages to approval, and influencing key business decisions in a dynamic...
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$165K - $200K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of global trade by advising clients on complex customs and trade issues. Leverage your expertise to build client relationships, lead engagement teams, and contrib...
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Washington New American's Lead Attorney
$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to empowering immigrant communities through legal expertise. As the Lead Attorney, you'll provide oversight, training, and support for naturalization services, ensuring co...
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$169K - $189K *
Lead the charge in contract management by optimizing processes and ensuring compliance for large-scale projects within the airport and aviation sector. Drive strategic resolutions for claims and colla...
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Director, Legal Counsel, Data & Privacy
$170K - $220K *
Drive enterprise privacy and data governance initiatives, ensuring compliance and risk management while providing strategic legal counsel on privacy matters. Lead a high-performing team to embed priva...
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$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to transforming estate and financial planning. In this client-facing role, you'll lead workshops, design personalized plans, and collaborate with mentors to provide except...
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Regulatory Reporting Specialist
$67K - $101K *
Shape regulatory compliance by evaluating product complaints for MDR reportability. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure submission accuracy and adherence to FDA regulations while maintaining high...
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Claims Specialist III - Management Specialty Lines (Cyber and E&O)
$88K - $164K *
Champion the resolution of complex cyber and technology claims. Collaborate with legal teams and business partners to evaluate, negotiate, and manage claims from inception to conclusion, ensuring outs...
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Financial Crimes Sanctions Analyst II
$80K - $95K *
Advance compliance efforts by conducting thorough investigations of economic and financial sanctions alerts, ensuring adherence to U.S. regulations while collaborating with internal teams to mitigate...
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Analyst, Marketing & Advertising Technology Governance
$100K - $115K *
Join a team that's redefining marketing governance by ensuring compliance with privacy and AI regulations. Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain responsible processes and support business objecti...
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Senior Vice President, Compliance
$215K - $305K *
Lead compliance initiatives for broker-dealer and capital markets activities, ensuring adherence to FINRA regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop compliance frameworks and support busine...
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Corporate Counsel - Product & Tech
$120K - $145K *
Partner with us to provide strategic legal counsel for technology initiatives, guiding product development and digital transformation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks, operat...
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$84K - $110K *
Support corporate governance and transactions by managing entity records, legal documents, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions. Collaborate with internal teams on due diligence, SEC filings...
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Associate General Counsel, Capital Markets
$140K - $240K *
Manage and innovate legal strategies in securities finance and derivatives, overseeing complex transactions and providing high-level legal oversight and counsel to ensure compliance and mitigate risks...
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$65K - $113K *
Join a dynamic team as a Global Trade Analyst, ensuring compliance with U.S. export/import laws. Collaborate across functions to develop strategies, provide training, and manage compliance activities...
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Principal Capture Contract Administrator
$94K - $141K *
Lead contract administration efforts, ensuring compliance and managing relationships with customers. Drive proposal preparation and negotiations while supporting innovative technology development in a...
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Principal Capture Contract Administrator
$94K - $141K *
Drive the future of aeronautics by managing contracts, ensuring compliance, and fostering relationships. Collaborate with teams to support innovative technology development and navigate complex govern...
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$65K - $113K *
Optimize compliance with U.S. Export and Import laws, ensuring effective strategies and training across teams. Collaborate on international trade regulations, manage authorizations, and conduct assess...
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Sr Principal Contract Administrator
$101K - $152K *
Unlock potential by leading complex contract negotiations and administration. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risks while delivering high-quality contract management s...
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Manager Contracts Administration - Manager Level 2
$127K - $190K *
Lead a dynamic team in managing contracts for critical defense projects, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction while driving financial performance and risk mitigation in a fast-paced environme...
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$65K - $113K *
Optimize global trade compliance by guiding export/import processes, ensuring adherence to regulations, and collaborating across departments to support international programs and business strategies...
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What types of legal jobs can I find on Ladders?
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?
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?
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?
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.