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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$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$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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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$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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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$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...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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...

2 weeks ago

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

$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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...

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  •   8 - 10 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.