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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$150K - $225K *

Transform the future of patent prosecution by leveraging your expertise in mechanical engineering, physics, or related fields. Collaborate on diverse projects, providing support for U.S. and foreign p...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $225K *

Engage with a dynamic team to support patent prosecution and client counseling on diverse projects, ensuring compliance with U.S. and foreign patent office practices while handling complex legal matte...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $225K *

Optimize patent prosecution processes while supporting U.S. and foreign practices. Collaborate on due diligence, licensing, and litigation support, ensuring high-quality client counseling across diver...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Join our team as a Senior Compliance Analyst to drive public sector compliance initiatives, manage FedRAMP artifacts, and collaborate across departments to ensure regulatory alignment and support grow...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead compliance initiatives to safeguard public sector certifications, ensuring alignment across IT, Legal, Product, Security, and Engineering. Drive risk management and compliance efforts to support...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Engage in a dynamic legal environment as you collaborate with seasoned attorneys, conduct in-depth research, and manage diverse workers' compensation cases, enhancing your skills in litigation and cli...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$81K - $116K *

Unlock your potential in a pivotal role where you will lead contract negotiations, shape strategies, and mentor junior professionals, driving impactful solutions across the organization while managing...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$145K - $175K *

Drive legal strategy and risk management by providing expert guidance on complex healthcare regulations, commercial contracts, and corporate governance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensu...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional linguistic quality. You'll translate and revise complex legal documents, ensuring accuracy and consistency while enhancing client relationships a...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$139K - $214K *

Advance your career by managing complex public sector contracts, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role demands strategic insight and expertise in government pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$286K - $367K *

Lead the charge in managing global patent portfolios for innovative therapeutics, ensuring robust protection of intellectual property through strategic prosecution, due diligence, and collaboration wi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$112K - $140K *

Transform your career by leading claims advocacy efforts, managing complex coverage issues, and providing expert guidance to brokers and clients. Collaborate with teams to ensure positive outcomes and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$280K - $320K *

Elevate your career by leading complex IP matters, including trademark litigation and M&A transactions. Collaborate with a skilled legal team to provide expert counsel and drive impactful results for...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$117K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing high-quality legal services while fostering a collaborative environment. This role involves case ownership, litigation participation, and strategic trial deve...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $140K *

Champion real estate transactions by organizing and finalizing closings, preparing documents, and providing essential support to attorneys and clients. Collaborate in a dynamic environment, ensuring a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$102K - $140K *

Innovate your career as a Real Estate Transactional Paralegal, collaborating with legal teams to manage real estate transactions, prepare essential documents, and provide client support in a dynamic h...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$102K - $140K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting real estate transactions. Collaborate with partners and associates to manage closing processes, prepare documents, and provide exceptional client service in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$102K - $140K *

Drive excellence by supporting real estate transactions, managing documentation, and collaborating with legal teams. This role offers flexibility in a hybrid or remote setting, ensuring impactful cont...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$102K - $140K *

Elevate your career as a Real Estate Transactional Paralegal, collaborating with legal teams to manage real estate transactions, prepare essential documents, and provide client support in a dynamic hy...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$102K - $140K *

Unlock potential by managing real estate transactions, providing essential paralegal support, and collaborating with legal teams to ensure smooth closings and compliance. This role offers flexibility...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring federal compliance and regulatory review. As a Compliance Review Attorney, you'll analyze legal documents, support case evaluations, and uphold program objecti...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$102K - $140K *

Drive real estate transactions by organizing, preparing, and finalizing closings. Collaborate with legal teams to support clients and manage multiple projects while ensuring compliance and attention t...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$102K - $140K *

Advance real estate transactions by providing essential paralegal support, managing documentation, and collaborating with legal teams to ensure smooth closings and compliance. This role requires stron...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$190K *

Join a dynamic litigation team to lead federal court cases, focusing on immigration law and administrative principles. Collaborate with clients and colleagues to navigate complex legal challenges and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $165K *

Shape the future of employment law by providing strategic legal guidance on compliance, litigation, and policy development. Collaborate with HR and business leaders to navigate complex workplace issue...

Dublin, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

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    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.

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    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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