Corporate Counsel Jobs in New York
Corporate Counsel jobs in New York represent one of the most active and competitive legal markets in the world, with demand at every level from junior associate counsel through general counsel across financial services, media and entertainment, technology, and real estate. The heaviest concentration of openings is in New York City, with additional hiring in Albany and White Plains, anchored by employers like JPMorgan Chase, Verizon, and Pfizer. The most sought-after specialties in New York are securities and regulatory compliance, M&A and transactional work, and employment law. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Come join our amazing team of leaders, learners, and world-class legal professionals accelerating Intuit’s mission of powering prosperity for consumers and small businesses all over the world. Our Data Privacy team works hand in hand with our business partners to build a privacy program that keeps pace with a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, including the rise of AI-driven products and features.
Intuit is hiring a Senior Corporate Counsel, Privacy Compliance to help manage and mature core components of our global privacy program. Reporting to the Head of Privacy Regulatory Compliance on the Data Privacy team, you will proactively assess legal risk and use your experience to provide smart, practical guidance to stakeholders about the responsible usage of data. You will also work closely with technical and business stakeholders to build durable, scalable compliance processes (using cutting-edge tools and technologies) that keep up with Intuit’s pace of innovation.
Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted privacy subject matter expert to cross-functional teams and provide actionable guidance and advice to enable smart risk.
- Manage Intuit’s worker privacy program, including governance, workflows, and compliance with CCPA’s automated decisionmaking regulations.
- Own and evolve Intuit’s data subject rights (DSR) compliance program across the US and globally, ensuring processes meet requirements under CCPA/US state privacy laws, GDPR, and other applicable international frameworks.
- Drive continuous improvement of privacy compliance tooling and processes, including automation opportunities for PIAs, risk assessments, and DSR fulfillment.
- Advise on the application of privacy-by-design principles (data minimization, purpose limitation, transparency, and customer choice) to new and evolving technologies.
- Translate complex and changing privacy regulations into practical, scalable compliance frameworks, playbooks, and training for cross-functional partners.
- Monitor the global regulatory landscape, including emerging AI-specific privacy and data protection laws, and translate developments into program updates.
- Build strong working relationships across Legal, Product, Engineering, and Business teams, and drive alignment across competing points of view to reach practical outcomes.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of relevant legal experience (in-house and/or at a law firm).
- Strong working knowledge of US state and federal privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA, GLBA, etc.) and familiarity with international frameworks (e.g., GDPR, PIPEDA).
- Experience building, running, or maturing privacy programs.
- Technologically adept, with working fluency with AI and emerging technologies.
- Comfort engaging directly with technical stakeholders on data flows, system design, and engineering trade-offs — you don’t need to write code, but you need to be conversant with those who do.
- Proven ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical, scalable policies, frameworks, and guidelines.
- A learning mindset and comfort operating in ambiguity as laws and technology continue to evolve.
- Concise and efficient communicator.
- JD and membership in good standing with at least one US State Bar.Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- IAPP privacy or AI certification (CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or AIGP) preferred, but not required.
- Experience advising on AI governance, model risk, or responsible AI programs.
- Familiarity with privacy compliance tooling and automation (e.g., PIA workflow platforms, DSR fulfillment systems, data mapping tools).
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit®: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.
Oakland $227,000 - $307,000
Mountain View, CA $227,000- $307,000
New York $213,000- $288,500
San Diego, CA $223,500- $302,500
Overview
Come join our amazing team of leaders, learners, and world-class legal professionals accelerating Intuit’s mission of powering prosperity for consumers and small businesses all over the world. Our Data Privacy team works hand in hand with our business partners to build a privacy program that keeps pace with a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, including the rise of AI-driven products and features.
Intuit is hiring a Senior Corporate Counsel, Privacy Compliance to help manage and mature core components of our global privacy program. Reporting to the Head of Privacy Regulatory Compliance on the Data Privacy team, you will proactively assess legal risk and use your experience to provide smart, practical guidance to stakeholders about the responsible usage of data. You will also work closely with technical and business stakeholders to build durable, scalable compliance processes (using cutting-edge tools and technologies) that keep up with Intuit’s pace of innovation.
Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted privacy subject matter expert to cross-functional teams and provide actionable guidance and advice to enable smart risk.
- Manage Intuit’s worker privacy program, including governance, workflows, and compliance with CCPA’s automated decisionmaking regulations.
- Own and evolve Intuit’s data subject rights (DSR) compliance program across the US and globally, ensuring processes meet requirements under CCPA/US state privacy laws, GDPR, and other applicable international frameworks.
- Drive continuous improvement of privacy compliance tooling and processes, including automation opportunities for PIAs, risk assessments, and DSR fulfillment.
- Advise on the application of privacy-by-design principles (data minimization, purpose limitation, transparency, and customer choice) to new and evolving technologies.
- Translate complex and changing privacy regulations into practical, scalable compliance frameworks, playbooks, and training for cross-functional partners.
- Monitor the global regulatory landscape, including emerging AI-specific privacy and data protection laws, and translate developments into program updates.
- Build strong working relationships across Legal, Product, Engineering, and Business teams, and drive alignment across competing points of view to reach practical outcomes.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of relevant legal experience (in-house and/or at a law firm).
- Strong working knowledge of US state and federal privacy laws (e.g., CCPA/CPRA, GLBA, etc.) and familiarity with international frameworks (e.g., GDPR, PIPEDA).
- Experience building, running, or maturing privacy programs.
- Technologically adept, with working fluency with AI and emerging technologies.
- Comfort engaging directly with technical stakeholders on data flows, system design, and engineering trade-offs — you don’t need to write code, but you need to be conversant with those who do.
- Proven ability to translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical, scalable policies, frameworks, and guidelines.
- A learning mindset and comfort operating in ambiguity as laws and technology continue to evolve.
- Concise and efficient communicator.
- JD and membership in good standing with at least one US State Bar.Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- IAPP privacy or AI certification (CIPP/US, CIPP/E, or AIGP) preferred, but not required.
- Experience advising on AI governance, model risk, or responsible AI programs.
- Familiarity with privacy compliance tooling and automation (e.g., PIA workflow platforms, DSR fulfillment systems, data mapping tools).
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position may be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit®: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.
Oakland $227,000 - $307,000
Mountain View, CA $227,000- $307,000
New York $213,000- $288,500
San Diego, CA $223,500- $302,500
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Where New York roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Corporate Counsel Job Market in New York
A snapshot from current New York openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Amazon12
- Intuit2
- Okta1
- GEICO1
- Hinge1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Renewable Energy
- Consulting & Professional Services
What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in corporate counsel jobs across New York.
- Active New York State Bar admission or admission in a recognized reciprocal jurisdiction
- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school required
- Three or more years of corporate, transactional, or regulatory legal experience
- Demonstrated experience advising on contracts, compliance, or commercial transactions
- Strong written and oral communication skills for cross-functional business partnership
- Experience working within a regulated industry such as finance, healthcare, or technology
Corporate Counsel Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a corporate counsel in New York?
You become a corporate counsel in New York by earning a Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school, passing the New York State Bar Examination, and gaining admission through the New York State Board of Law Examiners. Attorneys licensed in other states may qualify through New York's motion on admission process if they meet the experience threshold. Most in-house corporate counsel roles also expect prior experience at a law firm or in a legal department before moving in-house.
How much do corporate counsels make in New York?
Corporate counsels in New York earn a median of about $207,860 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $85,200 for the lowest 10% to over $391,420 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire corporate counsels in New York?
Employers hiring corporate counsels in New York right now include Amazon, Intuit, and Okta, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New York's concentration of global financial institutions, Fortune 500 headquarters, and major media and pharmaceutical companies makes it one of the deepest in-house legal hiring markets in the country.
Which New York cities have the most corporate counsel jobs?
New York, Buffalo, and New York City have the most corporate counsel openings in New York. New York City dominates because it is home to the headquarters of major banks, asset managers, media conglomerates, and technology firms, while Albany draws openings tied to state government agencies and regulated utilities, and White Plains reflects the large corporate campuses and healthcare systems in Westchester County.
Are there remote corporate counsel jobs in New York?
Yes, and more than many legal roles, since corporate counsel work centers on drafting, review, and advising rather than courtroom appearances. About 70% of corporate counsel openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly in-house legal teams have adopted flexible arrangements. Transactional, compliance, and contract review roles tend to have the most remote availability.
How can I get hired as a corporate counsel in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a summer associate or law clerk position at a New York firm or in-house legal department while still in law school, then transitioning to a junior counsel or associate general counsel role after admission to the New York Bar. Large New York employers in financial services and healthcare regularly recruit new admittees into rotational legal programs. Candidates who add a compliance certification or demonstrate experience in a high-demand area like data privacy or employment law gain a meaningful edge over peers.
Where can I find and apply to corporate counsel jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to corporate counsel jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across New York City, Albany, White Plains, and other markets in the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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