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.
$147K - $180K *
Elevate our legal operations by providing expert counsel, drafting contracts, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with internal teams and outside counsel to protect organizational interests and suppo...
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$115K - $170K *
Lead the charge in managing contracts for aerospace and defense projects, guiding cross-functional teams through the entire contract lifecycle to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and achieve program...
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$115K - $170K *
Lead contract management for aerospace and defense programs, overseeing the entire contract lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and achieve financi...
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$115K - $170K *
Drive strategic contract management for aerospace and defense programs, overseeing the entire contract lifecycle. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, mitigate risks, and achi...
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$160K - $200K *
Innovate within our dynamic legal team, providing strategic counsel on fiber infrastructure deployment, regulatory compliance, and complex agreements. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to navigat...
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Assistant General Counsel - Employment
$269K - $337K *
Lead the charge in providing expert legal counsel on labor and employment law, ensuring compliance and fostering a fair workplace. Collaborate with HR and management to develop policies, conduct train...
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$130K - $200K *
Advance your career by joining a collaborative litigation team focused on complex construction defect cases, where mentorship and professional growth are prioritized for attorneys at all levels...
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Workers' Compensation Attorney - 5-10 Yrs Experience - Mt. Laurel, NJ
$125K - $170K *
Champion the litigation of complex workers' compensation claims, engaging in high-stakes cases across diverse industries. Collaborate with seasoned attorneys to enhance your skills and advance your ca...
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$130K - $200K *
Join a dynamic litigation team focused on complex construction defect cases, where mentorship and collaboration drive your growth as an attorney. Leverage your trial experience to achieve excellent re...
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Vice President, Corporate, Securities & Transactions
$340K - $380K *
Drive corporate legal excellence by overseeing SEC reporting, governance, and strategic transactions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and support business development in a...
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$110K - $130K *
Support a growing SaaS company by managing contract negotiations, ensuring compliance, and advising on legal matters. Collaborate with various teams to streamline processes and mitigate risks while ma...
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Vice President, Corporate, Securities & Transactions
$340K - $380K *
Contribute to corporate governance and SEC compliance while supporting strategic transactions and legal matters in a dynamic public company environment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prov...
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$135K - $160K *
Drive success by supporting commercial teams with contract negotiations and legal guidance. Collaborate with cross-functional groups to mitigate risks and enhance efficiencies, while fostering growth...
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Compliance Specialist, Global Public Sector Legal
$74K - $129K *
Support compliance operations for a global public sector team, manage documentation, and collaborate with attorneys on various legal matters. Ensure adherence to compliance programs and develop intern...
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Senior Contracts Administrator
$82K - $105K *
Optimize your career as you manage and negotiate contracts, collaborate with legal teams, and assess business risks. Leverage your experience in environmental remediation and build effective client re...
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Sr. Global Trade Specialist (Import), Prime Air
$103K - $181K *
Lead the development of global trade compliance policies, driving export initiatives while enhancing scalable solutions for the international drone delivery landscape, ensuring alignment with evolving...
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$172K - $258K *
Partner with us to ensure compliance and legal integrity across operations, guiding teams through regulatory landscapes while fostering a culture of ethical conduct and risk management in a dynamic, c...
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$110K - $130K *
Pioneer the future by driving patent strategies and innovations in the electrical engineering field while working collaboratively to enhance legal expertise and client success...
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TSIB Director - Builder's Risk
$150K - $180K *
Drive the strategy and resolution for complex Builders Risk claims, leading the national effort to protect project economics. As the authority, influence outcomes across Turner’s high-exposure propert...
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TSIB Director - Builder's Risk
$150K - $180K *
Lead the strategy and resolution of Builders Risk claims, overseeing complex losses and driving recovery outcomes across a national portfolio. Engage with carriers and execute enterprise governance to...
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Vice President, Regulatory Affairs
$280K - $340K *
Transform regulatory strategy and operations across CMC and clinical activities, leading a high-performing team to ensure compliance and successful product approvals from development through post-appr...
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$125K - $185K *
Shape the future of commercial contracting by providing legal expertise to enable seamless business operations. Collaborate with diverse teams to draft and manage contracts that align with strategic g...
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Claims Specialist, Select Professional
$98K - $154K *
Oversee the management of complex insurance claims, collaborating with internal teams and external counsel to drive effective resolutions while ensuring compliance with best practices and enhancing cl...
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$200K - $300K *
Join a dynamic Legal Team as a Legal Fellow, supporting diverse legal projects and gaining exposure to litigation strategy, regulatory inquiries, and crisis response. Collaborate across teams to provi...
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Senior Contracts Administrator
$96K - $133K *
Lead critical negotiations and serve as a subject-matter expert on complex contracts. Mentor junior staff, advise on risk exposure, and enhance company-wide contracting policies while ensuring complia...
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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.