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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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$110K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as an Associate Attorney, handling diverse litigation cases. Leverage your legal expertise in a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and collaboration, while ser...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing legal and operational support for commercial contracting in healthcare. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and strategic alignment while manag...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Champion the delivery of sponsorships by managing partnerships, enhancing collaboration, and ensuring seamless execution at events. Play a key role in strategic planning and onsite operations, driving...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $175K *

Grow your career with a leading firm by overseeing strategic objectives in the Energy & Infrastructure group. Optimize associate resource allocation, enhance profitability, and drive professional deve...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $190K *

Partner with us to optimize staffing and utilization in our Energy & Infrastructure group, fostering professional development and enhancing profitability while collaborating on strategic legal initiat...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $205K *

Transform associate utilization in the Energy & Infrastructure group by managing staffing, driving professional development, and enhancing profitability while collaborating closely with practice leade...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $205K *

Empower the Energy & Infrastructure group by managing associate utilization, enhancing productivity, and strategizing resource allocation to meet operational and financial objectives while fostering p...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$89K - $111K *

Elevate your career as a senior individual contributor, driving tech integration partnerships. Manage complex deals from negotiation to go-live with a dedicated engineering team, influencing how solut...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Explore a pivotal role in sponsorship operations, driving successful partnerships and event delivery. Collaborate with teams to enhance sponsor experiences and manage logistics, ensuring seamless exec...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$233K - $335K *

Shape the future of litigation by leading complex commercial and government disputes. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage risks, and drive strategy to safeguard critical missions while advancing inn...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to enhance corporate governance by supporting subsidiary processes, conducting legal research, and ensuring compliance across jurisdictions. Your expertise will drive effective governa...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $180K *

Drive impactful litigation strategies by managing IP disputes and consumer claims. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes, reduce risks, and provide legal guidance, all while building a robust...

1 week ago

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

$98K - $130K *

Champion efficiency by supporting attorneys in managing their practices, ensuring seamless operations, and fostering collaboration across teams. Your role will enhance productivity and client service...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $140K *

Unlock your potential as a Corporate Paralegal, collaborating across teams to support corporate governance and M&A activities. Engage with executive management and contribute to diverse projects in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$210K - $250K *

Lead the charge in shaping financial strategy as a key partner to the CFO, overseeing global finance operations, fostering a high-performance culture, and driving compliance and efficiency for continu...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by providing strategic legal counsel in securities law, overseeing complex regulatory initiatives, and engaging with market participants to shape impactful policies in the capital...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $215K *

Drive the evolution of service delivery in Managed Services, shaping strategy and leading teams to enhance customer experience, operational excellence, and profitable partnerships while ensuring scala...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$227K - $315K *

Lead global commercial legal efforts, overseeing seasoned attorneys in negotiating complex technology and commercial agreements. Drive strategy and collaboration for scalable growth while ensuring leg...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $280K *

Tackle complex legal management challenges by leading multi-office operations and enhancing organizational excellence. Drive talent development and operational improvements while ensuring high-quality...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$123K - $200K *

Lead the execution of an information governance program, ensuring effective management and compliance of Firm and client information while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance operational effici...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$123K - $200K *

Champion effective information governance by leading operations, enhancing compliance, and optimizing document management. Collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risks and improve processes, ensuri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$123K - $200K *

Lead the execution of an information governance program, ensuring effective management and compliance of Firm and client information while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance operational effici...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$123K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading the execution of an information governance program. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance compliance, mitigate risks, and optimize document management technologies while...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$123K - $200K *

Elevate information governance practices by leading operations, implementing strategies, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance compliance, mitigate risks, and optimize document management tec...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$123K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading our information governance program, ensuring effective management and compliance of Firm and client information while collaborating with key stakeholders to enhance oper...

Yesterday

  •   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.