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.
$90K - $150K *
Transform vendor relationships by leveraging your legal expertise to draft, review, and negotiate contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and drive business success in...
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$90K - $150K *
Empower your legal career by collaborating with cross-functional teams to negotiate vendor contracts and provide strategic guidance in a dynamic environment. Make impactful decisions that drive busine...
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Contract Administrator - Defense (AERO)
$132K - $225K *
Join a team that's dedicated to managing the full contract lifecycle for defense programs, ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering strong customer relationships and mitigating risks throu...
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$105K - $125K *
Champion the Fund Finance team by supporting high-value financing transactions, collaborating with legal and business stakeholders, and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency in a dynamic, cross...
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$165K - $185K *
Manage complex product liability cases, collaborating with clients and experts. Drive litigation strategy from discovery to trial, while developing your skills in a supportive, fast-paced environment...
2 weeks ago
Professional Responsibility Counsel
$144K - $216K *
Unlock your potential as a Professional Responsibility Counsel, guiding ethical compliance and conflict resolution within a dynamic legal environment. Collaborate with management to develop policies...
2 weeks ago
Manager, Investment Compliance
$100K - $120K *
Transform compliance processes by coding logic-based rules and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance investment management systems, ensuring accurate monitoring and efficient operations in a dyn...
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Senior Technical Claims Specialist, Construction Complex
$95K - $115K *
Lead complex construction claims, managing high-exposure cases end-to-end. Drive strategy, coordinate investigations, and collaborate with legal teams to achieve timely resolutions. Enjoy autonomy and...
2 weeks ago
North America Regulatory Consultant
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by serving as a regulatory expert in North America, guiding compliance for banks, fintechs, and other industries. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product developmen...
2 weeks ago
North America Regulatory Consultant
$110K - $130K *
Drive compliance excellence by serving as a subject matter expert on North American regulatory frameworks, enhancing product development, and leveraging AI to optimize operations in financial crimes c...
2 weeks ago
North America Regulatory Consultant
$110K - $130K *
Champion regulatory compliance by leveraging expertise in AML, BSA, KYC, and emerging technologies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product development and ensure adherence to U.S...
2 weeks ago
North America Regulatory Consultant
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's redefining compliance by leveraging expertise in AML, BSA, KYC, and emerging technologies. Collaborate across departments to ensure regulatory alignment and enhance product capabili...
2 weeks ago
U.S. Summer Program - Real Estate Candidates (JD Year 2029)
$225K *
Empower the future of real estate law by joining our summer associate program. Gain hands-on experience in transactional matters, develop your legal skills, and network with professionals in a collabo...
2 weeks ago
U.S. Summer Program - Tax Candidates (JD Year 2029)
$225K *
Contribute to a dynamic Tax group by enhancing legal skills and client insights. Engage in transactional matters and pro bono work while receiving tailored training and mentorship. Build your network...
2 weeks ago
U.S. Summer Program - Tax Candidates (JD Year 2029)
$225K *
Engage in a dynamic summer program, honing your legal skills in Tax while collaborating with a supportive team. Experience hands-on training, pro bono opportunities, and networking events, all designe...
2 weeks ago
U.S. Summer Program - Real Estate Candidates (JD Year 2029)
$225K *
Innovate legal solutions as a summer associate, gaining hands-on experience in Real Estate transactions. Collaborate with a supportive team, engage in pro bono work, and develop your skills through ta...
2 weeks ago
U.S. Summer Program - Real Estate Candidates (JD Year 2029)
$225K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of Real Estate law. As a summer associate, you'll gain hands-on experience in transactional matters, receive tailored training, and build your professional networ...
2 weeks ago
Civil Rights Investigator Intermediate
$100K *
Champion investigations into civil rights, discrimination, and harassment, ensuring compliance with laws and promoting a safe, inclusive environment through education and collaboration across the inst...
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$100K - $120K *
Shape the future of corporate transactions by providing essential paralegal support in M&A and private equity. Collaborate with attorneys to ensure compliance, manage documentation, and maintain confi...
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Legal Practice Specialist - Litigation
$80K - $112K *
Contribute to our dynamic Litigation Practice Group by providing essential administrative support to attorneys, ensuring efficient trial preparation and case management while enhancing communication a...
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Technical Claim Director-Personal Umbrella Major Case Unit
$136K - $199K *
Drive excellence in Personal Umbrella Liability claims management, overseeing complex investigations and evaluations. Leverage your expertise to ensure optimal outcomes while adhering to best practice...
2 weeks ago
Technical Claim Director-Personal Umbrella Major Case Unit
$136K - $199K *
Manage complex Personal Umbrella Liability claims, ensuring thorough investigations and optimal outcomes. Collaborate with primary carriers and defense counsel while adhering to best practices in a fa...
2 weeks ago
Technical Claim Director-Personal Umbrella Major Case Unit
$136K - $199K *
Unlock your potential by managing complex Personal Umbrella Liability claims. This role emphasizes strategic investigation and resolution, ensuring optimal outcomes while collaborating with primary ca...
2 weeks ago
Technical Claim Director-Personal Umbrella Major Case Unit
$136K - $199K *
Help us manage complex Personal Umbrella Liability claims, ensuring optimal outcomes through strategic investigation and evaluation. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with extensive ex...
2 weeks ago
Technical Claim Director-Personal Umbrella Major Case Unit
$136K - $199K *
Manage complex Personal Umbrella Liability claims, ensuring thorough investigations and optimal outcomes. Collaborate with primary carriers and defense counsel while adhering to best practices in a fa...
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.