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.
$77K - $176K *
Unlock your potential by managing critical contracts and guiding proposal strategies. Collaborate with a dynamic team to navigate complex government acquisitions, ensuring compliance and risk mitigati...
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$77K - $176K *
Engage in complex contract management, leveraging negotiation skills and expertise to support government acquisition processes. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risks while man...
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$77K - $176K *
Champion innovative contract management solutions while supporting U.S. government programs. Leverage your expertise in federal contracts to navigate complex negotiations and ensure compliance, drivin...
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$77K - $176K *
Join a team that's redefining contract management by leveraging your expertise in federal contracts, negotiations, and risk mitigation to support complex government acquisition processes and drive inn...
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$95K - $115K *
Elevate your legal career by managing high-volume foreclosure litigation, collaborating with a dynamic team, and providing exceptional client service in a fast-paced environment. Bring your expertise...
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Senior Technical Claims Specialist
$124K - $233K *
Optimize the management of complex claims portfolios, ensuring effective investigation, evaluation, and resolution while collaborating with external advisors and maintaining compliance with industry s...
2 weeks ago
Director of Commercial Contracts & Legal Operations
$160K - $190K *
Unlock potential by managing the full contracting lifecycle for our anaerobic digestion and industrial wastewater facilities. You will negotiate, structure, and execute agreements while collaborating...
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Director of Commercial Contracts & Legal Operations
$160K - $190K *
Transform commercial contracting by leading lifecycle management of agreements across diverse sectors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and ensure compliance, while provid...
2 weeks ago
Global Legal Counsel - Litigation - Associate Director
$252K - $455K *
Shape the future of legal defense by managing complex litigation and regulatory matters. Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks, develop strategies, and ensure compliance while providing crit...
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Regulatory Affairs Senior Specialist
$108K *
Transform your career by driving regulatory strategies for innovative medical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and facilitate product approvals while navigating co...
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Security Compliance Industry Specialist
$133K - $165K *
Drive security compliance and audit readiness, ensuring adherence to CMMC Level 2, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, and ITAR standards while managing independent validation and operational incident response fo...
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Managing Director - Compliance Services
$178K - $220K *
Drive strategic growth and operational excellence in compliance services, overseeing Payments, SOC, and Federal practices. Lead client relationships, enhance service delivery, and cultivate a high-per...
2 weeks ago
Senior Leader, U.S. Trade Compliance Program
$119K - $190K *
Champion compliance excellence by leading U.S. Trade Compliance initiatives, driving strategic oversight, and partnering with stakeholders to mitigate risks and enhance operational effectiveness in al...
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Assistant Chief Legal Officer Immigration
$147K - $275K *
Lead the charge in navigating complex immigration matters for healthcare professionals. Collaborate with executives and HR to ensure compliance and support workforce needs across a large organization...
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Vice President of Transportation Claims
$150K - $180K *
Empower your career by leading a dynamic team in managing complex transportation claims. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance risk mitigation, and collaborate with executives to optimize outcomes in a...
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$100K - $275K *
Drive impactful civil litigation efforts by leveraging strong research, writing, and advocacy skills. Collaborate with a diverse team to manage cases effectively, ensuring high-quality legal represent...
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$100K - $275K *
Drive impactful legal solutions by managing general liability litigation cases. Leverage your expertise in construction law and provide exceptional client service while working in a flexible, supporti...
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$80K - $95K *
Support Assistant District Attorneys by analyzing complex data, creating visual aids, and enhancing investigations. Collaborate with various units to build cases and present findings effectively in le...
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$260K - $390K *
Take ownership of complex private fund formations and investments, collaborating with top-tier clients and partners. Gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment, focusing on regulatory, opera...
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$260K - $390K *
Support the Investment Funds practice by advising on private fund formations, managing transactions, and collaborating with global clients. Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, working c...
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$260K - $390K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of private funds by advising on fund formations, investments, and regulatory matters. Collaborate with top partners and gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, sup...
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$260K - $390K *
Elevate your career by joining our Investment Funds practice, where you'll engage with top-tier fund sponsors and institutional investors on complex private fund formations and transactions across glo...
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$260K - $390K *
Champion innovative private fund formations and investments, collaborating with top-tier clients and partners. Gain hands-on experience in complex transactions across global markets, while developing...
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OPG - Cook County Public Guardian
$237K *
Reimagine advocacy by leading a multidisciplinary team to protect vulnerable populations. Drive strategic initiatives, oversee legal representation, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance system...
2 weeks ago
AVP/VP, Assistant General Counsel, Healthcare- Professional Liability
$225K - $275K *
Lead the drafting and legal counsel for insurance policies in healthcare and financial lines, advising clients on coverage options, and collaborating with stakeholders to navigate complex legal framew...
2 weeks ago
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.