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Find Vice President, Legal opportunities with organizations seeking experienced leaders to guide legal strategy, manage risk, and support business goals. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping senior legal professionals discover roles that align with their expertise and career ambitions.

What Does a Vice President of Legal Do?

A Vice President of Legal leads or supports an organization’s legal function. Depending on the company, the role may include advising executives and boards, overseeing contracts and corporate transactions, managing litigation and regulatory matters, and developing policies that help the business operate responsibly. Many VPs of Legal also supervise in-house counsel and coordinate with external law firms.

Common Qualifications and Skills

Employers typically seek substantial legal experience, a law degree, and an active license to practice in the relevant jurisdiction. Requirements vary by industry and company size. Valuable strengths often include sound business judgment, executive communication, negotiation, risk assessment, team leadership, and experience with corporate governance, compliance, transactions, or a specialized area of law.

Industries and Career Opportunities

Vice President, Legal roles can be found across sectors such as technology, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and media. The scope of a position may focus on a particular region, business unit, or legal specialty. Some professionals advance from senior counsel or deputy general counsel roles, while others build toward general counsel or chief legal officer positions.

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Browse vetted Vice President, Legal jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders. Compare opportunities by employer, location, and responsibilities, and identify roles that match your background and leadership goals. Compensation and requirements vary by position; review each listing for current details.

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$220K - $300K *

Shape the future of financial strategy by leading comprehensive reporting, planning, and analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and drive performance, while ensur...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$194K - $361K *

Drive strategic legal support for high-impact litigation, antitrust, and employment matters. Collaborate with senior leadership to manage complex disputes and provide practical legal advice, ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$135K - $210K *

Join us to lead the accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and effective controls while driving improvements in processes and scalability across a complex, multi-entity organizatio...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion the legal and loan operations team, overseeing mortgage funding, compliance, and documentation. Lead a dedicated group while ensuring efficient processes and high-quality standards in a dynam...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$214K - $315K *

Manage a diverse docket of personal injury litigation, strategizing scalable processes and collaborating with outside counsel to ensure effective case handling and reporting. Bring your expertise to a...

2 weeks ago

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

$214K - $315K *

Unlock potential by managing a diverse docket of personal injury litigation, strategizing efficient processes, and collaborating with outside counsel to ensure effective legal solutions in a fast-pace...

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

$214K - $315K *

Champion innovative legal strategies in insurance litigation, managing a diverse docket of personal injury cases while collaborating with outside counsel to ensure effective resolution and compliance...

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

$110K - $130K *

Pioneer the financial operations of a leading law firm by overseeing accounting functions, ensuring compliance, and guiding strategic financial planning. Collaborate with leadership to enhance profita...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$82K - $120K *

Empower your career by providing high-level paralegal support across diverse practice areas, including venture transactions and corporate governance, while enjoying a balanced work-life environment at...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Engage in strategic business development to drive growth, build client relationships, and manage sales pipelines in corporate real estate. Ideal for proactive professionals eager to excel in a dynamic...

1 week ago

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

$242K - $282K *

Lead the oversight of contractual matters across departments, serving as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders from pre-clinical to commercial readiness. This role emphasizes collaboration and ex...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $121K *

Champion legal operations excellence by driving process improvements, metrics establishment, and AI integration to enhance workflow efficiencies and support the Legal team in dynamic, fast-paced envir...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$145K - $175K *

Lead commercial legal initiatives by providing strategic counsel, drafting agreements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business objectives while managing legal risks effectively...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $220K *

Unlock potential by leading commercial legal strategy for infrastructure transactions, partnering with cross-functional teams to negotiate complex agreements and manage risks, while shaping the future...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $215K *

Advance legal operations by leading contract negotiations, compliance, and risk management, while supporting strategic business initiatives in a dynamic construction environment. Drive team developmen...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Tackle complex transactions and contracts while collaborating with business teams to provide legal support and guidance, ensuring optimal decision-making and risk management across all company functio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $220K *

Transform the future of investor operations by bridging business and technology, ensuring seamless collaboration and communication. Drive project success through data analysis, dashboard creation, and...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$232K - $327K *

Contribute to shaping legal capabilities in a dynamic tech environment. Negotiate commercial agreements and advise on AI and regulatory matters while collaborating across teams to drive innovation and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$232K - $327K *

Transform legal operations in a dynamic environment by structuring and negotiating commercial agreements, providing strategic counsel on AI and scientific regulations, and building scalable legal syst...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$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...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$161K - $202K *

Take ownership of the patent function, managing strategy and portfolio while advising on open source and IP matters. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to ensure effective protection and comp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$161K - $202K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic patent portfolio, driving strategy and collaboration across engineering and legal teams while fostering a culture of innovation and approachability in intellectua...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $190K *

Engage as the legal partner for the global Yield Product team, guiding product design, market expansion, and compliance across jurisdictions while building trusted relationships and developing scalabl...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Lead the charge in scaling our Yield product globally, navigating complex legal and regulatory landscapes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform legal challenges into actionable solutio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$400K - $450K *

Join a team that's redefining Legal Engineering as you lead cross-functional efforts, manage teams, and build scalable systems to deliver exceptional customer outcomes while shaping the future of lega...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Vice President of Legal do?question toggle

    A Vice President of Legal provides senior legal guidance to an organization, helping leaders manage legal risk and meet business objectives. Responsibilities may include contracts, transactions, litigation, regulatory issues, governance, compliance, and oversight of legal teams.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Vice President, Legal jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly look for a law degree, significant legal experience, and a license to practice in the relevant jurisdiction. Specific qualifications differ by employer and may include expertise in an industry or legal specialty, along with leadership and executive communication skills.

  • What is the difference between a Vice President of Legal and a General Counsel?question toggle

    The titles and reporting structures vary by organization. A General Counsel usually leads the company’s overall legal function, while a Vice President of Legal may lead a broad legal team or a particular business area and may report to the General Counsel or another executive.

  • Which industries hire Vice Presidents of Legal?question toggle

    Organizations in many industries hire senior legal leaders, including technology, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, and media. The experience required often depends on the company’s regulatory environment and business needs.

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

    Search Ladders for vetted professional opportunities and review listings for compensation, location, responsibilities, and qualifications. Job requirements and salary details vary by employer.