Vice President, Corporate Counsel Jobs

Explore Vice President, Corporate Counsel opportunities on Ladders, featuring vetted professional roles paying $100,000 or more. These senior in-house legal leaders advise executives and boards, guide business decisions, and help organizations manage legal and regulatory risk.

What Does a Vice President, Corporate Counsel Do?

A Vice President of Corporate Counsel typically leads or supports an organization’s in-house legal function. Responsibilities may include advising leadership on corporate governance, commercial agreements, mergers and acquisitions, securities matters, employment issues, privacy, and regulatory compliance. The scope varies by company, industry, and legal team structure.

Common Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a law degree, active admission to a state bar, and extensive experience practicing law, often including in-house leadership. Strong candidates combine sound legal judgment with business fluency, clear communication, negotiation skills, and the ability to translate complex issues into practical guidance. Requirements differ by employer and jurisdiction.

Where These Roles Are Found

Vice President, Corporate Counsel positions are available across industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and consumer products. Some roles focus on a particular area, such as commercial transactions, corporate governance, compliance, or strategic deals, while others oversee a broad portfolio of legal matters.

Explore Senior Corporate Counsel Opportunities

Use Ladders to discover vetted Vice President, Corporate Counsel jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each listing for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details to find roles aligned with your legal expertise and leadership goals.

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$143K - $212K *

Contribute to strategic legal guidance by identifying risks and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with business partners to analyze legal implications, manage legal matters, and drive process improveme...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$123K - $183K *

Unlock potential by providing specialized legal guidance to drive business strategy, manage risks, and ensure compliance. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify legal challenges and recommend solut...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $193K *

Join a dynamic team to provide specialized legal guidance, manage risks, and support business strategies. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and drive process improvements, enhancing t...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$131K - $178K *

Join a dynamic team to provide legal counsel and support for commercial agreements, regulatory compliance, and marketing initiatives in a fast-paced cloud computing environment...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $210K *

Join us to provide strategic legal guidance in consumer lending, drafting complex agreements and advising on lending programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage legal risks and support...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $210K *

Join a team that's redefining consumer lending by providing strategic legal guidance and transactional support. You'll draft complex agreements, advise on lending programs, and collaborate with cross...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $185K *

Lead a dynamic team to optimize the staff attorney program, ensuring effective resource allocation, quality assurance, and training. Collaborate with practice groups to enhance litigation support and...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $185K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic staff attorney program, ensuring optimal resource allocation, quality assurance, and training while collaborating with practice groups to meet litigation demands...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$172K - $285K *

Empower innovation by providing legal guidance on AI products, ensuring compliance with privacy and data protection laws while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product development an...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $260K *

Join a dynamic team as Corporate Counsel, AI Legal, advising on legal issues throughout the AI product lifecycle, ensuring compliance with privacy and data protection laws while supporting product dev...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$172K - $260K *

Empower innovation by advising on legal issues throughout the AI product lifecycle, ensuring compliance with privacy and data protection laws while supporting strategic transactions and fostering cros...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join us to provide strategic legal counsel for gas operations, guiding compliance and risk management while collaborating with leadership on regulatory and operational matters to support business obje...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $170K *

Transform legal operations by providing strategic guidance and support. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, manage contracts, and advise on product development, all while fos...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$139K - $243K *

Engage with cross-functional teams to provide governance counsel, manage legal entity programs, and oversee board operations, ensuring compliance with corporate and securities laws while supporting sh...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that provides comprehensive legal guidance on labor and employment issues, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. You’ll oversee policy development, risk management, and training w...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Drive strategic leadership in land and natural resource management, shaping policies to enhance regional partnerships and foster sustainable development. Collaborate across executive teams to maximize...

Reposted 4 days ago

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

$187K - $234K *

Optimize legal operations by driving efficiency, implementing AI solutions, and enhancing workflows. Lead strategic initiatives to improve scalability and performance within the Legal Department, ensu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$172K - $215K *

Lead the transformation of legal operations by enhancing efficiency, scalability, and innovation. Collaborate with legal leadership to implement AI solutions and optimize workflows, ensuring the depar...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $195K *

Lead operational excellence in the Legal Department by driving efficiency, implementing AI solutions, and optimizing workflows. Collaborate with legal leadership to enhance scalability and support str...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $253K *

Build strategic legal frameworks to drive M&A, governance, and corporate transactions, expertly navigating complex landscapes while collaborating with leadership in a fast-paced, global environment to...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $120K *

Join a thriving legal team where you will manage business and real estate cases, build client relationships, and apply your expertise in a collaborative environment, driving both your career and the s...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $105K *

Join a team that's shaping compliance and governance success! Lead the execution of complex legal functions, mentor staff, and provide strategic support for corporate practices. Drive effective commun...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$270K - $340K *

Drive strategic legal solutions in technology procurement for AI infrastructure, ensuring compliance and risk management while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance business ope...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Manage legal research and compliance support, ensuring adherence to regulations while collaborating with internal teams. Drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards of accuracy in a dynam...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K *

Engage with clients and manage a diverse caseload while drafting legal documents and conducting research. This role offers exposure to various consumer protection issues and requires effective communi...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Vice President, Corporate Counsel do?question toggle

    A Vice President, Corporate Counsel provides senior in-house legal advice and may lead legal teams or key practice areas. Typical work includes counseling executives, negotiating agreements, supporting transactions, and addressing governance, compliance, and risk matters.

  • What qualifications are common for Vice President, Corporate Counsel jobs?question toggle

    Most roles require a law degree and active bar admission, along with substantial legal experience. Employers often value in-house counsel experience, leadership ability, strong business judgment, and expertise relevant to their industry.

  • What industries hire Vice Presidents of Corporate Counsel?question toggle

    Organizations in technology, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, consumer products, and many other sectors hire senior corporate counsel. Responsibilities vary according to the company’s business and regulatory environment.

  • How can I find Vice President, Corporate Counsel jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional openings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Check individual listings for compensation, location, qualifications, and role scope, since details vary by employer.