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.
$135K - $160K *
Advance your career by leading complex product liability and mass tort settlements. Collaborate closely with partners, manage negotiations, and ensure compliance while driving efficiency to achieve su...
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2027 1L Summer & 2028 2L Summer Opportunities
$100K - $120K *
Shape the future of legal practice by joining a dynamic team dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion. Engage in meaningful work across various departments while gaining invaluable experience an...
3 weeks ago
Governance, Risk, and Compliance Manager - FedRAMP
$190K - $275K *
Elevate customer trust by leading compliance initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure security standards are met, facilitate audits, and support enterprise cli...
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Senior Counsel, Employment Litigation
$166K - $260K *
Elevate your career by managing complex employment litigation matters, providing strategic legal counsel, and partnering with business leaders to mitigate risks and enhance workplace compliance. Drive...
3 weeks ago
Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist , Medical Devices Operational Compliance Center (MD-OCC)
$171K - $231K *
Elevate your career by partnering with us in regulatory affairs, where you'll shape global strategies, ensure compliance for medical products, and engage with cross-functional teams to drive success t...
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Senior Corporate Counsel, Commercial (US East)
$160K - $190K *
Support strategic sales growth as a key member of the legal team, negotiating complex contracts and advising stakeholders on compliance and risk management across various sectors in the Americas East...
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Senior Corporate Counsel, Commercial (US East)
$150K - $180K *
Contribute to strategic sales growth in the Americas East by drafting, structuring, and negotiating complex contracts while ensuring compliance and managing legal risks related to software and federal...
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Senior Corporate Counsel, Commercial (US East)
$160K - $200K *
Transform legal strategies to empower sales growth, negotiate complex SaaS contracts, and advise on diverse legal matters across technology sectors while building strong partnerships and ensuring comp...
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Senior Director, Legal Engineering
$170K - $260K *
Transform your career by blending legal expertise with AI innovation. Partner with enterprise clients to optimize contract workflows, enhance negotiation strategies, and drive product evolution in a d...
3 weeks ago
Senior Manager, Discovery Operations
$120K - $145K *
Shape the future of discovery operations by leveraging your legal expertise and leadership skills to enhance service delivery and team performance, ensuring top-quality results and efficient workflows...
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$80K - $95K *
Drive regulatory compliance initiatives by overseeing quality assurance, monitoring patient safety, and implementing performance improvement strategies. Collaborate with leadership to ensure survey re...
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$250K - $350K *
Transform your career as a strategic legal advisor, guiding commercial transactions, employment matters, and compliance initiatives in a dynamic startup environment. Collaborate with C-suite leaders t...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Shape your career as a GTM Compliance Analyst, ensuring compliance while facilitating growth through risk assessment and collaboration with cross-functional teams to develop efficient onboarding proce...
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$110K - $130K *
Drive compliance and risk management by evaluating customer deals, conducting due diligence, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory adherence while supporting growth and sc...
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$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to evaluating customer compliance risks while supporting growth. You will work cross-functionally to ensure efficient deal processes and shape compliance playbooks to enha...
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$110K - $130K *
Empower compliance excellence by partnering with cross-functional teams to assess and onboard customers while mitigating regulatory risks, enhancing processes, and maintaining scalability within the e...
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$160K - $175K *
Partner with us to navigate and negotiate commercial contracts, driving efficiency in our legal processes while honing your contracting expertise in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role is per...
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$95K - $115K *
Engage as a strategic legal partner, providing guidance on franchise operations, commercial transactions, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to navigate legal risks and enhance bu...
3 weeks ago
Technology Commercial Legal Counsel
$206K - $258K *
Champion commercial legal strategies by leading negotiations and ensuring compliance with privacy laws. Collaborate with Go-to-Market teams to drive business growth while managing complex technology t...
3 weeks ago
Compliance, Licensing & Strategic Initiatives
$150K - $250K *
Join a team that drives regulatory expansion initiatives, focusing on bank and trust charter strategies. Oversee licensing processes, engage with regulators, and support cross-functional teams to ensu...
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Contract Management Lead (Procurement)
$125K - $150K *
Optimize contracting processes by leading an AI-driven contracting help desk, enhancing efficiency and governance while empowering sourcing coordinators with tools and training to achieve measurable o...
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Contracts Management Sr Staff - E5
$109K - $203K *
Lead the charge in managing contracts across the entire lifecycle, ensuring compliance and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Collaborate with various functions to support business objectives...
3 weeks ago
Contracts Management Sr Staff - E5
$123K - $229K *
Optimize contract management processes by collaborating across functions to ensure compliance, effective negotiations, and relationship building with customers. Lead audits and training initiatives wh...
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Contracts Management Sr Staff - E5
$109K - $203K *
Drive comprehensive contracts management functions, ensuring compliance and effective collaboration across teams. Build strong customer relationships while overseeing contract negotiations and adminis...
3 weeks ago
$150K - $180K *
Partner with us to shape product strategy as a key legal advisor, driving innovation and legal clarity across cross-functional teams, while navigating challenges in the fast-paced digital landscape...
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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.