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.
$170K - $210K *
Transform our trade compliance program by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with export regulations, and embedding processes into product lifecycles. Drive strategic initiatives whil...
3 weeks ago
Senior Legal Counsel , Product
$145K - $175K *
Empower cross-functional teams by providing strategic legal counsel in product development, ensuring compliance, and fostering innovation within the realms of technology and data protection...
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$160K - $200K *
Transform your career by joining a dynamic legal team, negotiating high-value commercial agreements, and supporting AI cloud platform growth while collaborating with cross-functional executives...
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$135K - $160K *
Drive global employment law initiatives, ensuring compliance and fostering collaboration across diverse markets. Embrace challenges in a fast-paced environment while providing strategic legal counsel...
3 weeks ago
Head of AMER Legal Engineering (In-House)
$400K - $450K *
Unlock potential by leading a high-impact Legal Engineering team, fostering collaboration across functions, and driving excellence in customer engagements. Shape the future of legal operations while e...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Payments & Product Partnerships Counsel, Americas
$210K - $300K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of financial services by advising on strategic partnerships and transactions. Leverage your legal expertise to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and drive in...
3 weeks ago
$160K - $200K *
Create a legal framework as our first legal hire, overseeing contracts, compliance, and corporate governance to support strategic growth and navigate the evolving AI regulatory landscape...
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$160K - $190K *
Transform the legal landscape of AI infrastructure by drafting and negotiating complex agreements. Collaborate with leadership to safeguard operations while driving growth and innovation in a dynamic...
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Employment Litigation Of Counsel
$125K - $150K *
Lead and manage complex employment litigation cases, providing expert counsel and representation for employers in various legal matters, while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations an...
3 weeks ago
$135K - $169K *
Accelerate progress at a dynamic startup by driving commercial agreements and managing risk. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support growth while gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform your career by tackling significant civil rights issues, enforcing federal laws against discrimination in various sectors, and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to promote justice and...
3 weeks ago
$160K - $190K *
Partner with us to provide strategic legal counsel in a dynamic, agile environment. Support our teams with commercial agreements and promote electrification efforts while fostering collaboration and e...
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$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career as a Litigation Associate, engaging in complex product liability cases. This role demands expertise in litigation phases, strong analytical skills, and the initiative to manage cli...
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$150K - $180K *
Elevate our legal framework as the first in-house attorney, driving strategic partnerships and negotiating significant deals while collaborating with teams across the organization to shape the future...
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$150K - $180K *
Join a team that's driving US expansion by providing strategic legal guidance, ensuring compliance, and navigating complex B2B SaaS contracts. Collaborate with leading experts and tackle novel challen...
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$85K - $100K *
Empower your career by managing pre-litigation personal injury cases. Collaborate with clients and professionals to develop strategies, negotiate settlements, and ensure thorough documentation while p...
3 weeks ago
Principal Compliance Manager - Fintech/Money Transmission
$207K - $281K *
Lead the charge in regulatory compliance, guiding money transmission laws and consumer protection regulations. Collaborate across teams to enhance compliance frameworks and engage with regulators, ens...
3 weeks ago
National Manager of Paralegal Services
$135K - $160K *
Lead the charge in managing a nationwide paralegal team, driving operational efficiency, standardizing workflows, and implementing talent development initiatives across multiple offices to support leg...
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$125K - $150K *
Champion innovative legal solutions at the intersection of privacy law and technology. Provide strategic guidance, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with regulations while supporting emergency ma...
3 weeks ago
$130K - $160K *
Empower our mission by providing strategic legal guidance in privacy law and technology. Join a dynamic team to support agency initiatives, ensure compliance, and lead legal projects while navigating...
3 weeks ago
National Manager of Paralegal Services
$135K - $160K *
Lead the strategic oversight of a nationwide paralegal team, enhancing operational efficiency, standardizing workflows, and developing talent programs to optimize legal support across the firm...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Head of Legal Services North America (F/M/X)
$158K - $197K *
Transform legal strategy execution and risk management in North America. Lead a dynamic legal team, collaborate with global functions, and support sustainable growth while navigating complex regulator...
3 weeks ago
$132K - $145K *
Lead a dedicated team in providing quality legal defense for indigent clients. Oversee operations, ensure compliance with legal standards, and advocate for defendants' rights while managing resources...
3 weeks ago
$230K - $250K *
Shape the future of tax litigation by supporting a senior partner in complex cases. Leverage your expertise in tax controversy to advise clients, conduct legal research, and collaborate with a dynamic...
3 weeks ago
$230K - $250K *
Elevate your career by supporting a senior partner in tax litigation, handling IRS proceedings, and collaborating on complex cases. Bring your expertise to a dynamic team focused on growth and excelle...
3 weeks ago
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.