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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$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's redefining legal strategies for innovative products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide expert legal counsel, mitigate risks, and support compliance initiatives in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of electric aviation by enhancing our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) program. You'll drive initiatives across various sectors, ensuring robust security an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Partner with us to drive contract management excellence, leveraging your negotiation skills to draft, review, and negotiate diverse agreements while collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dyna...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic legal team, providing strategic counsel on complex commercial transactions across North America. Drive innovation and efficiency while fostering strong relatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform your legal career by joining a dynamic team focused on civil litigation and insurance defense. Engage in diverse cases while honing your skills in a supportive environment that values growth...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$79K - $119K *

Join a dedicated team as an Assistant Public Defender, providing essential legal representation to clients in various courts. Support the Public Defender Director while gaining independence and advanc...

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

$144K - $176K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance for mortgage technology solutions. Own the compliance program, translate regulations into product requirements, and support internal teams and clients with exper...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$144K - $176K *

Champion compliance excellence by leading regulatory programs and translating complex mortgage regulations into actionable product requirements. Collaborate across teams to ensure adherence to evolvin...

Jacksonville, FLRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to manage personal injury cases, communicate with clients, and develop strategies for successful resolutions. Collaborate with experienced attorneys to enhance your skills and driv...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$164K - $262K *

Partner with us to navigate the complexities of mortgage regulation while supporting innovative product development. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the legal landscape of consumer...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $187K *

Transform client data handling in litigation by advising on technology solutions, managing projects, and driving innovation. Collaborate with legal teams to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance wh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$136K - $186K *

Empower innovation by providing expert intellectual property support for Biologics R&D. Collaborate cross-functionally to draft and prosecute patents, ensuring alignment with global strategies and adv...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $195K *

Join a team that's shaping global regulatory strategies, managing U.S. and ex-U.S. submissions, and ensuring compliance with FDA and EU regulations. Leverage your expertise to drive impactful regulato...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $195K *

Lead the charge in global regulatory submissions, managing U.S. INDs and ex-U.S. CTAs. Collaborate cross-functionally to develop strategies, ensure compliance, and drive timely approvals in a fast-pac...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$73K - $140K *

Drive impactful legal representation for indigent clients, managing cases from misdemeanors to medium-level felonies. Collaborate with a team, mentor junior attorneys, and engage in plea negotiations...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $165K *

Join a team that's dedicated to serving the global insurance industry. Leverage your expertise in insurance coverage and litigation while collaborating with a dynamic group of professionals in a leadi...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$160K - $200K *

Drive your career forward as a key legal advisor, managing SEC reporting, corporate governance, and compliance. Collaborate with executives and cross-functional teams to navigate complex legal matters...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$65K - $100K *

Contribute to the international patent filing process by assisting with applications and communications. Collaborate with teams to ensure comprehensive documentation and support attorneys while managi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $104K *

Join a dynamic team to facilitate research agreements, ensuring compliance and efficiency in contract negotiation and management. Collaborate with stakeholders to support innovative research initiativ...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform your legal career by joining a dynamic finance group, where you will engage in complex transactions, collaborate with clients, and develop innovative solutions in a supportive environment th...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Empower your legal career by joining a dynamic finance group, where you will engage in complex transactions and collaborate with top professionals to deliver exceptional client service and innovative...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$145K - $276K *

Champion the development of comprehensive government relations strategies to advance RTX's legislative priorities in civil space, energy, and R&D, while fostering key relationships with U.S. governmen...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$157K - $298K *

Take ownership of global commercial agreements in a hybrid role driving customer engagements and providing P&L support while ensuring compliance and strategic communication across diverse stakeholders...

Connecticut, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$176K - $270K *

Lead the charge in managing a global team to enhance SEP portfolios, ensuring quality execution of patent workflows and strategies while collaborating with researchers and external counsel to drive in...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$176K - $270K *

Transform the SEP portfolio by leading a global team, managing patent strategies, and enhancing processes in cellular and Wi-Fi standards. Collaborate with researchers and counsel to drive innovation...

RemoteRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.

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    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.