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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$225K - $265K *

Lead the charge in providing legal counsel to product and engineering teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks throughout the product lifecycle. Simplify complex legal issues to foster in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$205K - $275K *

Lead the charge in shaping a dynamic HR strategy that fosters talent, drives engagement, and ensures compliance. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance employee experience and culture while managi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's committed to providing strategic legal counsel for Canadian operations. You'll support diverse legal matters, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks while collaborating with busin...

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Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex litigation cases from inception to trial. This role offers the chance to grow your career in a supportive environment while handling high-profile toxic...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing litigation cases from inception to trial. This role offers the chance to enhance your legal expertise while working on diverse cases in a supportive environmen...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of litigation by managing complex cases from inception to trial. Join a dynamic team focused on toxic torts, where your advocacy skills will shine and your career can flourish in a su...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $190K *

Help us manage high-stakes litigation and investigations, focusing on climate change issues. Collaborate with senior leadership and outside counsel to drive strategic legal initiatives and provide imp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $160K *

Elevate your legal career by partnering with business leaders to provide strategic legal guidance, manage risks, and support decision-making in a dynamic environment. Leverage your expertise to drive...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $165K *

Lead the Conflicts and New Business Intake functions, overseeing team performance, service quality, and process improvements. Collaborate effectively to enhance operational efficiency and ensure ethic...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $165K *

Shape our team's future by optimizing conflicts research and new business intake operations. Lead, mentor, and ensure quality service delivery while implementing innovative processes. Drive performanc...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $165K *

Empower a high-performing team by overseeing conflicts and new business intake operations. Manage team development, enhance service quality, and drive process improvements while ensuring compliance wi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $165K *

Manage the Conflicts Researcher and Analyst teams, ensuring efficient operations and compliance with ethical standards. Drive performance metrics, employee development, and innovative process improvem...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $165K *

Take ownership of the Conflicts and New Business Intake function by leading teams, optimizing processes, and ensuring compliance with ethical standards, driving service excellence, and fostering stron...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $165K *

Elevate the efficiency of conflicts research and new business intake processes, managing team performance and service quality while driving innovative improvements to meet the Firm's ethical and opera...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $165K *

Accelerate team success by leading the Conflicts Researcher and Analyst teams, enhancing business intake processes, and driving operational excellence while ensuring compliance with ethical standards...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading a team in conflicts management and new business intake. Oversee daily operations, ensure quality service, and drive process improvements while supporting ethical complia...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $165K *

Champion the Conflicts Researcher and Analyst teams, driving performance, service quality, and process improvement in the New Business Intake process to align with ethical standards and support the Fi...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$191K - $207K *

Champion corporate governance and legal processes while supporting strategic financial initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and mitigate risks, paving the way for...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $165K *

Unlock your potential by managing a team dedicated to optimizing conflicts research and new business intake processes. Lead initiatives to enhance service quality, operational efficiency, and employee...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building a robust in-house legal function, managing enterprise contracts, and advising on privacy and data protection. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processe...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing complex litigated commercial liability claims, ensuring compliance and effective communication while driving resolution strategies in a dynamic, paperless environment...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's redefining financial leadership by overseeing all accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and driving strategic financial initiatives to enhance organizational perform...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP while developing financial strategies and controls. Drive performance improvements and oversee financial reporting...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $269K *

Innovate legal strategies as a trusted advisor, guiding complex mortgage securitization and structured finance transactions while minimizing risks and enhancing business objectives through collaborati...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$200K - $269K *

Unlock complex legal challenges by providing expert counsel on mortgage securitization and structured finance. Collaborate with diverse teams to minimize risks and enhance business initiatives while e...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.