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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$266K - $360K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of data governance, leading compliance strategies and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure responsible product development and data management in a...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$200K - $255K *

Unlock potential by engaging in corporate governance strategies that enhance compliance and ensure robust governance frameworks. Collaborate with key stakeholders to shape and support governance initi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining legal frameworks in technology and trade compliance. You'll provide strategic legal counsel, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance across global operations, all whil...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$250K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic growth within a global private equity platform, overseeing investment execution and origination of buyout transactions while collaborating with senior professional...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$259K - $324K *

Elevate progress at the intersection of commercial strategy and membership economics, leading the development of compelling pricing and tier structures to enhance member value and drive sustainable gr...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Media

$252K - $351K *

Strategize and lead legislative oversight initiatives, managing inquiries and investigations from global legislative bodies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate responses and pr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$200K - $290K *

Drive compliance and legal strategy for the Markets division, ensuring adherence to laws and regulations while advising on complex legal matters. Collaborate with stakeholders to manage risks and enha...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Optimize legal operations by leading contract management, enhancing technology solutions, and driving cross-functional initiatives to improve efficiency and service delivery while aligning with organi...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of legal operations by leading efficiency initiatives, managing contract administration, and optimizing technology solutions. Drive cross-functional collaboration to enhance service d...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$151K - $197K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing comprehensive legal support across diverse business practices, ensuring compliance and strategic guidance in complex transactions and operations within a lead...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by leading court operations and legislative analysis. Collaborate with key stakeholders to implement best practices and support the Association's mission through effective communic...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$280K - $320K *

Join our team to manage legal and compliance risks, supporting investment activities and ensuring timely resolution of complex transactions with a focus on exceptional service delivery...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$250K - $335K *

Transform the security landscape by leading enterprise technology security and information governance initiatives. Collaborate with executive teams to enhance cyber resilience and ensure compliance wh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $335K *

Join a dynamic team to lead enterprise security and information governance initiatives, ensuring robust protection of client data and compliance with industry standards while collaborating with execut...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $335K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise security and information governance initiatives. Collaborate with executive teams to enhance cyber resilience, manage technology risks, and ensure compliance wit...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $335K *

Join us to lead strategic initiatives in technology security and information governance, collaborating with executive teams to enhance cyber resilience and protect client data while overseeing complia...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $335K *

Partner with us to lead enterprise security and information governance initiatives, ensuring robust protection of client data and compliance with industry standards while driving strategic technology...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $335K *

Elevate the Firm's security and information governance by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing cyber resilience, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with executive...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

Shape the future of external affairs by leading strategic initiatives across a multi-state region. Drive government relations, community engagement, and public policy efforts to support growth and enh...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $240K *

Shape the future of global data privacy and AI governance by developing compliance policies, collaborating across teams, and leading legal strategies to navigate evolving regulations and risks in a dy...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$250K - $335K *

Transform enterprise security and information governance by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing cyber resilience, and aligning security architecture with business goals. Collaborate with leadersh...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $250K *

Shape the future of a people-first culture by leading global HR strategies, fostering talent, and driving organizational growth in a dynamic, high-growth startup environment. Collaborate with executiv...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$271K - $367K *

Shape legal strategies in privacy and data protection, leading teams to innovate responsibly while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. Collaborate across functions to enhance data governanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$210K - $235K *

Elevate domestic settlements operations by leading Fed and DTC functions, ensuring timely execution and operational excellence. Drive improvements, manage client relationships, and develop leadership...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Optimize case management and negotiation strategies in personal injury claims. Lead a pre-litigation team, ensuring efficient workflows and maximizing settlements while providing expert guidance and m...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

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.