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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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$108K - $127K *

Lead the charge in enhancing compliance across banking operations, focusing on key regulations like HMDA, CRA, and Fair Lending while collaborating with leaders to promote a strong compliance culture...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $127K *

Lead the charge in banking compliance by enhancing the Compliance Management System. Oversee regulatory operations, manage compliance risks, and guide strategic initiatives in deposit and lending area...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$213K - $263K *

Engage with cutting-edge legal frameworks to support autonomous vehicle operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive regulatory compliance and foster relationships with government auth...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$152K - $253K *

Take ownership of advocacy efforts by navigating complex regulatory frameworks, managing relationships with government officials, and developing strategic plans to influence public policy in alignment...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Empower legal excellence by managing equity capital markets transactions, advising on securities law, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful investment outcomes in a dynamic...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Empower financial strategy and performance as a key leader, guiding corporate finance, resource allocation, and investment decisions across diverse operations, while collaborating closely with executi...

1 week ago

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

$108K - $127K *

Engage in leadership of compliance management, overseeing regulatory adherence in banking operations. Collaborate with teams to ensure effective oversight and risk mitigation, championing a strong cul...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $127K *

Partner with us to shape compliance strategies that protect our banking operations. Lead initiatives in regulatory adherence, oversee compliance practices across deposit and lending services, and fost...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $127K *

Shape the future of banking compliance by leading oversight and strategy across deposit and lending operations. Enhance compliance management systems while partnering with business leaders to ensure r...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $127K *

Champion compliance excellence by enhancing the Compliance Management System across banking operations, ensuring adherence to regulations, and fostering a culture of integrity and risk awareness throu...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of digital storytelling by managing the full video production lifecycle, collaborating with diverse teams to create impactful video content that enhances brand visibility and supports...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$180K - $220K *

Take ownership of growth strategy and execution, driving relationships and opportunities in defense and national security sectors while building a scalable team and processes for success...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $225K *

Accelerate progress at our firm by driving strategic business development initiatives across Real Estate, Corporate, and Tax practices. Collaborate with leaders to enhance client relationships and ide...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $225K *

Join a team that's driving strategic business development initiatives across Real Estate, Corporate, and Tax practices. Collaborate with leaders to enhance client relationships, identify growth opport...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $225K *

Engage with practice leaders to drive strategic business development initiatives, enhance client relationships, and identify growth opportunities across Real Estate, Corporate, and Tax practices, ensu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $225K *

Take ownership of strategic business development initiatives across multiple practices, driving growth and client engagement. Collaborate with leaders to identify opportunities, enhance relationships...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $225K *

Champion business development initiatives across Real Estate, Corporate, and Tax practices. Collaborate with leaders to drive growth strategies, deepen client relationships, and identify new opportuni...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative privacy strategies that navigate complex legal landscapes, ensuring compliance and guiding technology development. Collaborate with business partners to elevate privacy programs an...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$175K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team to support global anti-piracy initiatives, engage with digital intermediaries, and develop strategic partnerships. Leverage your legal expertise to combat piracy and enhance conten...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$175K - $185K *

Champion global anti-piracy initiatives by providing legal support, fostering partnerships, and developing strategies to combat digital piracy. Collaborate with industry stakeholders to enhance conten...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$245K - $305K *

Engage in diverse litigation matters, focusing on labor and employment disputes. Manage all aspects of litigation, conduct investigations, and develop strategies to mitigate legal risks while collabor...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $220K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of enterprise sales strategy. Lead multi-year growth initiatives, drive new-business acquisition, and influence executive-level decisions to enhance market positi...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$180K - $220K *

Shape the future of enterprise sales by developing and executing a multi-year growth strategy, driving new-business initiatives, and leading senior sales leadership to achieve top-line revenue and pro...

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$86K *

Join a dynamic team to lead legislative advocacy efforts, build political influence, and drive environmental policy initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders, manage staff, and mobilize grassroots su...

3 weeks ago

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

$103K - $161K *

Drive strategic growth by establishing and nurturing key partnerships with Enterprise Claims carriers, ensuring service excellence and collaboration across internal teams to enhance business outcomes...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.