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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$169K - $250K *

Elevate your career by tackling complex legal challenges and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate across teams to provide expert legal guidance, manage risks, and ensure compliance, all while fo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$152K - $226K *

Elevate business strategy by providing expert legal advice on complex issues, ensuring compliance and managing risks. Lead initiatives that drive global process improvements while collaborating with d...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $238K *

Join a dynamic team to provide expert legal guidance on complex consumer credit products, ensuring compliance and managing risks while driving innovative solutions across the organization. Shape the f...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $238K *

Champion complex legal strategies and drive compliance initiatives across diverse consumer credit products, ensuring alignment with business goals while managing legal risks and fostering collaboratio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead complex commercial contracting matters, providing practical legal guidance and managing stakeholder relationships to enhance contracting efficiency and...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$260K - $390K *

Lead the charge in corporate governance and compliance, driving equity capital markets transactions and SEC reporting for diverse industries. Collaborate with seasoned professionals on complex matters...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Empower your legal expertise by guiding a dynamic team through complex commercial and corporate matters, ensuring compliance and strategic support across North America while fostering a collaborative...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K *

Join a dynamic team as a Technical Advisor, applying your engineering expertise to support patent attorneys in protecting innovative technologies and intellectual property for clients worldwide. No le...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Join our team to oversee the global intellectual property strategy, managing IP portfolios, licensing, and enforcement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align IP with business objectives and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$150K - $170K *

Lead the discovery process for complex litigation cases, collaborating with teams across jurisdictions to build strong evidentiary records. Drive strategic case development and resolution through effe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $160K *

Drive impactful legal solutions by leveraging your transactional expertise to support diverse commercial operations and agreements within a dynamic team environment, ensuring compliance and strategic...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $175K *

Shape the future of employment law by providing strategic legal advice on employee lifecycle issues, ensuring compliance with varied employment laws, and collaborating across teams to manage litigatio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$244K - $366K *

Shape the future of Corporate Affairs by leading strategic advocacy efforts across Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Collaborate with business leaders to navigate the political landscape and...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $253K *

Grow your career with a dynamic sales role focused on acquiring new SMB clients. Utilize consultative selling techniques to exceed quotas and drive growth in a collaborative environment, leveraging CR...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $100K *

Grow strategic partnerships by leveraging immigration expertise to solve workforce challenges. Engage with HR, Legal, and executive leaders to drive business development and deliver tailored solutions...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $100K *

Drive strategic solutions in workforce challenges by leveraging immigration expertise. Collaborate with HR and legal leaders to enhance client relationships and deliver impactful business outcomes in...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$194K - $228K *

Partner with us to drive innovation in digital assets and money movement. Provide legal and regulatory guidance while collaborating across teams to navigate complex challenges and develop cutting-edge...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$194K - $228K *

Shape the future of financial innovation by providing legal and regulatory guidance on digital assets, blockchain, and money movement. Collaborate across teams to mitigate risks and drive strategic in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$194K - $228K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of financial innovation, providing legal and regulatory guidance on digital assets, blockchain, and next-gen payments. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to navi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$194K - $228K *

Advance your career by providing legal guidance on digital asset and payment innovations. Collaborate with diverse teams to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while supporting the Bank's strategic...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$194K - $228K *

Join us to lead legal guidance within the Digital Assets and Money Movement space, collaborating with diverse teams to navigate regulatory challenges and drive innovative solutions for financial produ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$194K - $228K *

Lead the charge in legal support for innovative digital assets and payments, providing strategic, regulatory, and product guidance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to navigate complex challeng...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Engage in complex corporate matters as a paralegal, managing workflows, supporting due diligence, and collaborating with attorneys and clients to ensure efficient transaction processes and compliance...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in establishing a new California office while managing a litigation docket focused on automotive warranty defense. Shape office culture and practices, mentor a growing team, and delive...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $140K *

Shape the future of commercial real estate transactions by supporting attorneys through all phases, from inception to closing. Utilize innovative tools to enhance workflows and ensure compliance with...

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  •   5 - 7 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.