Corporate Legal Counsel Jobs
Corporate Legal Counsel jobs are open across technology, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail, at every level from junior counsel to deputy general counsel, with specializations in contracts, regulatory compliance, and M&A. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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A minority-owned professional recruitment and staffing advisory firm assisting clients with direct hire and contract talent search solutions across a variety of skillsets and industries, Russell Tobin is disrupting the industry with our total dedication to creating bespoke programs that enable our clients to meet their exact recruiting goals. How do we accomplish this? With an empowering corporate culture based on continuous learning, accountability, and growth—and the result is an impressive roster of clients, long-lasting business relationships, and one of the best places to work in the staffing sector.
Pride Global is seeking an attorney to join our legal team as a Corporate Counsel based in our beautiful Midtown Manhattan office at the top of the Graybar Building. This is a unique leadership opportunity where you will be handling business transactions, human resources issues, compliance, collections matters, contracts and agreements, and commercial litigation.
Responsibilities:
- Work in-house to advise executives, account managers, and associates on strategic legal and business matters
- Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial, vendor, employment, privacy, and real estate contracts
- Research and interpret employment and labor law issues across all US jurisdictions (experience with California law a plus)
- Devise and draft policies, standards, and procedures to foster compliance with applicable laws and regulations; in coordination with operations teams
- Work with a small team of corporate attorneys and legal assistants in the US and abroad
- Conduct and manage investigations related to human resources and employment matters
Qualifications
- Must be licensed to practice law in New York State
- JD from an accredited law school with a strong academic record
- 3+ years of legal experience with experience working in an in-house environment (combination of in-house and litigation experience preferred)
- Experience with review, drafting, and negotiating contracts
- Experience with employment law and human resources
- Experience with Intellectual Property law and privacy a plus
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to maintain a business-minded approach to the law
- Ability to use good judgment, make good decisions, and consider the needs of all stakeholders
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment that supports multiple global brands
- Missing something? If this sounds like a great job you can do, but you’re missing a few qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. We understand a diverse workplace requires a diversity of experience—and we want to include yours in the mix if you've got the skills we need!
Important Details:
- Full-time, 8:30 – 5:30
- Onsite in our New York, NY office
- $120,000 - $130,000
Benefits
Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Global is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Global is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Corporate Counsel
A minority-owned professional recruitment and staffing advisory firm assisting clients with direct hire and contract talent search solutions across a variety of skillsets and industries, Russell Tobin is disrupting the industry with our total dedication to creating bespoke programs that enable our clients to meet their exact recruiting goals. How do we accomplish this? With an empowering corporate culture based on continuous learning, accountability, and growth—and the result is an impressive roster of clients, long-lasting business relationships, and one of the best places to work in the staffing sector.
Pride Global is seeking an attorney to join our legal team as a Corporate Counsel based in our beautiful Midtown Manhattan office at the top of the Graybar Building. This is a unique leadership opportunity where you will be handling business transactions, human resources issues, compliance, collections matters, contracts and agreements, and commercial litigation.
Responsibilities:
- Work in-house to advise executives, account managers, and associates on strategic legal and business matters
- Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial, vendor, employment, privacy, and real estate contracts
- Research and interpret employment and labor law issues across all US jurisdictions (experience with California law a plus)
- Devise and draft policies, standards, and procedures to foster compliance with applicable laws and regulations; in coordination with operations teams
- Work with a small team of corporate attorneys and legal assistants in the US and abroad
- Conduct and manage investigations related to human resources and employment matters
Qualifications
- Must be licensed to practice law in New York State
- JD from an accredited law school with a strong academic record
- 3+ years of legal experience with experience working in an in-house environment (combination of in-house and litigation experience preferred)
- Experience with review, drafting, and negotiating contracts
- Experience with employment law and human resources
- Experience with Intellectual Property law and privacy a plus
- Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to maintain a business-minded approach to the law
- Ability to use good judgment, make good decisions, and consider the needs of all stakeholders
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment that supports multiple global brands
- Missing something? If this sounds like a great job you can do, but you’re missing a few qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. We understand a diverse workplace requires a diversity of experience—and we want to include yours in the mix if you've got the skills we need!
Important Details:
- Full-time, 8:30 – 5:30
- Onsite in our New York, NY office
- $120,000 - $130,000
Benefits
Pride Global offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Global is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Global is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Epic57
- Amazon56
- Jobot24
- DLA Piper12
- Greenberg Traurig9
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software153
- Law & Legal Services103
- Healthcare & Medical Services76
- Retail31
- Consulting & Professional Services29
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in corporate legal counsel jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree and active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction
- Three to seven years of experience in corporate or commercial law
- Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance in the employer's specific industry
- Experience supporting M&A transactions, due diligence, or corporate governance
- Proficiency with contract lifecycle management software or legal operations tools
Tips for Your Corporate Legal Counsel Job Search
Tailor your resume to business verticals
Corporate legal counsel roles are industry-specific. Highlight the exact industries where you've advised clients or employers, whether that's fintech, pharma, or energy, because hiring managers read for sector fit before they read for credentials.
Quantify your contracts and risk work
Phrases like 'reviewed commercial agreements' tell hiring managers nothing memorable. Name the volume, dollar value, or business outcome where you can, such as reducing contract cycle time or supporting a specific type of deal through close.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists corporate legal counsel openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target openings that match your bar admission
Many in-house postings specify which state bar they expect, and a few require admission in their headquarters state. Read that requirement carefully before applying so your cover letter can address it directly rather than leaving it as an open question.
Prepare a deal or matter narrative for interviews
In-house interviewers almost always ask you to walk through a complex matter you owned. Choose one that shows business judgment, not just legal mechanics, and practice explaining the commercial stakes to a non-lawyer audience.
Negotiate scope and reporting line, not just pay
In corporate legal roles, whether you report to the general counsel or a business unit head shapes your day-to-day autonomy significantly. Clarify the structure in a final-round interview so you know what you're actually accepting.
Corporate Legal Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most corporate legal counsels?
The companies hiring the most corporate legal counsels right now include Epic, Amazon, and Jobot, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Technology companies and large financial institutions consistently account for a significant portion of in-house counsel demand.
How many corporate legal counsel jobs are remote?
About 27% of corporate legal counsel openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, though in-person expectations vary widely by employer and seniority level. Contract review, compliance advisory, and regulatory work tend to attract the highest share of remote-eligible postings, while roles tied closely to M&A deal teams or board support are more commonly on-site.
How do you become a corporate legal counsel?
You become a corporate legal counsel by earning a Juris Doctor, passing the bar exam in your target state, and building substantive transactional or regulatory experience, typically through a law firm or government role first. From there, you position for an in-house move by developing industry fluency, building relationships with in-house counsel at client companies, and demonstrating that you can advise business teams directly, not just write legal memos.
How do you get hired as a corporate legal counsel with little experience?
With limited in-house experience, your strongest entry point is a specialized practice area that a company genuinely needs, such as data privacy, employment law, or technology licensing. Emphasize any client-facing work where you translated legal risk into business decisions, and target smaller companies or startups where the in-house team is lean and a generalist background is valued over deep seniority.
What does the corporate legal counsel interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a substantive call with the general counsel or a senior attorney on the team. Later rounds usually involve a panel with business stakeholders, a practical exercise such as a contract redline or memo, and a final conversation focused on cultural fit and long-term trajectory. The whole process commonly runs across several weeks.
Where can I find and apply to corporate legal counsel jobs?
You can find and apply to corporate legal counsel jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search for roles that match your practice area and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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