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.
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic legal team to navigate complex issues in data, technology, and cybersecurity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide practical legal advice that supports business objectives...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform the immigration landscape by managing a diverse caseload, including family-based, humanitarian, and employment-based matters, while providing expert legal guidance and support to clients nav...
2 weeks ago
Deputy General Counsel - Finance & Capital Markets
$160K - $200K *
Champion complex financing and capital markets transactions, providing strategic legal guidance and support for Project Matador and the broader organization, while leading cross-functional teams and m...
2 weeks ago
Corporate Trust Default & Restructuring Specialist
$105K - $130K *
Elevate your career by managing complex trust accounts in bankruptcy and restructuring. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to mitigate risks and drive successful transaction outcomes while ensu...
2 weeks ago
Corporate Trust Default & Restructuring Specialist
$105K - $130K *
Analyze complex trust accounts and manage distressed debt transactions. Partner with stakeholders to mitigate risks, support restructurings, and ensure compliance while driving operational excellence...
2 weeks ago
Corporate Trust Default & Restructuring Specialist
$105K - $130K *
Shape the future of corporate trust by managing complex bankruptcies and restructurings. Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks and enhance transaction outcomes while ensuring compliance with...
2 weeks ago
Corporate Trust Default & Restructuring Specialist
$105K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing complex trust accounts, overseeing bankruptcies, restructurings, and distressed debt transactions while collaborating with clients and stakeholders to mitigate risks and en...
2 weeks ago
Corporate Trust Default & Restructuring Specialist
$105K - $130K *
Transform complex trust administration by managing bankruptcies, restructurings, and distressed debt. Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks and drive successful outcomes while ensuring compl...
2 weeks ago
Corporate Trust Default & Restructuring Specialist
$105K - $130K *
Lead the administration of complex trust accounts, managing defaults, bankruptcies, and restructurings. Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks and ensure compliance while supporting transacti...
2 weeks ago
Corporate Trust Default & Restructuring Specialist
$105K - $130K *
Unlock potential by managing complex trust accounts and distressed transactions. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to navigate defaults, restructurings, and legal risks while driving strategic...
2 weeks ago
Corporate Trust Default & Restructuring Specialist
$105K - $130K *
Oversee complex trust accounts, managing defaults, bankruptcies, and restructurings. Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks and ensure compliance while supporting transaction execution and st...
2 weeks ago
Corporate Trust Default & Restructuring Specialist
$105K - $130K *
Drive the administration of complex trust accounts, managing defaults, bankruptcies, and restructurings. Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks and enhance transaction outcomes while ensuring...
2 weeks ago
Corporate Trust Default & Restructuring Specialist
$105K - $130K *
Champion complex trust administration by managing bankruptcies, restructurings, and distressed debt. Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks and ensure compliance while driving strategic recom...
2 weeks ago
Corporate Trust Default & Restructuring Specialist
$105K - $130K *
Unlock potential by managing complex trust accounts in defaults, bankruptcies, and restructurings. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to mitigate risks and ensure compliance while driving strat...
2 weeks ago
Corporate Trust Default & Restructuring Specialist
$105K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing complex trust accounts, specializing in defaults, bankruptcies, and restructurings. Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks and ensure compliance while supporting t...
2 weeks ago
Corporate Trust Default & Restructuring Specialist
$105K - $130K *
Partner with us to manage complex trust accounts, overseeing bankruptcies, restructurings, and distressed debt transactions while mitigating risks and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements...
2 weeks ago
Principal Regulatory & Product Compliance Engineer
$135K - $169K *
Transform regulatory approval processes for innovative products by collaborating with cross-functional teams and regional regulators, ensuring compliance and optimizing local approvals for market read...
2 weeks ago
Patent Examiner (Computer Science) Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)
$95K - $115K *
Shape the future of innovation by examining patent applications, ensuring groundbreaking ideas meet eligibility standards, and utilizing cutting-edge technology to protect intellectual property while...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Advance your legal career by managing diverse corporate matters, including commercial contracts and real estate transactions. Collaborate with a dynamic in-house team to provide strategic legal guidan...
2 weeks ago
Legal Research Attorney (Civil)
$111K - $143K *
Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive legal research support for judicial officers, ensuring sound legal decisions in civil, family, probate, and criminal matters while maintaining h...
2 weeks ago
Pre-Litigation Associate Attorney
$100K - $160K *
Champion client advocacy by managing pre-litigation cases, negotiating claims, and conducting thorough investigations. Collaborate with clients and experts to build strong cases while ensuring attenti...
2 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Champion compliance and innovation in regulatory affairs, driving product strategy and market entry across diverse categories. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless launches and ongoing co...
2 weeks ago
Senior Counsel - Hydrocarbons, Feedstocks and Energy & Climate
$160K - $190K *
Shape the future of legal counsel by providing strategic guidance on complex transactional issues within a global, innovation-driven environment, collaborating with diverse teams to mitigate risks and...
2 weeks ago
$125K - $150K *
Shape the legal landscape by overseeing organizational legal affairs, managing litigation, and advising on compliance. Collaborate with management to protect rights and ensure adherence to laws across...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Oversee the company's legal strategy, managing commercial transactions, compliance, and dispute resolution. Provide strategic guidance to leadership, ensuring legal protection while supporting busines...
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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.