Vice President of Legal Jobs

Vice President of Legal jobs are open across financial services, technology, healthcare, and manufacturing, from in-house counsel to senior VP level, with specializations in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and litigation management. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles57
Top stateNew York
Top employerMatch
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type48% Remote
Top industryConsulting

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Vice President, Legal, FOX News Media
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Vice President, Legal, FOX News Media
Fox Corporation
New York, New York
Business Strategy
Corporate Development & M&A
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Partnerships & Business Development
$247k - $330k/yr
51-200

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Legal, Technology Legal Transactional Attorney, Vice President, New York City
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Legal, Technology Legal Transactional Attorney, Vice President, New York City
Goldman Sachs
New York, New York
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
Project Management
$185k - $295k/yr
10,000+

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Vice President, Legal & Chief Compliance Officer
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Vice President, Legal & Chief Compliance Officer
SmartAsset
New York, New York
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources
$187k - $300k/yr
Remote (US)
51-200

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Regional Vice President, Sales - Legal IT Infrastructure
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Regional Vice President, Sales - Legal IT Infrastructure
IST Management
Atlanta, Georgia
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
Remote (US)
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Associate Vice President, Assistant General Counsel – Internal Legal Investigations
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Associate Vice President, Assistant General Counsel – Internal Legal Investigations
Eli Lilly
Indiana
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$234k - $343k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Vice President of Legal Job Market

Who's Hiring

Match4 open roles
Goldman Sachs3 open roles
Wingstop2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Investment & Asset Management
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in vice president of legal jobs.

  • Juris Doctor degree and active bar admission in at least one state
  • Ten or more years of legal experience with progressive management responsibility
  • Demonstrated experience leading corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions
  • Deep knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks relevant to the employer's industry
  • Ability to advise executive leadership and present to boards of directors
  • Experience managing outside counsel relationships and legal department budgets

Tips for Your Vice President of Legal Job Search

Tailor your resume for board-level impact

VP of Legal candidates are judged on outcomes, not activity. Rewrite your bullet points to show how your legal strategy reduced liability exposure, resolved major litigation, or enabled a merger. Hiring committees want to see decisions you owned, not matters you staffed.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists vice president of legal openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Lead with your practice area depth

Many VP of Legal postings are written around a specific need, such as securities compliance, M&A, or employment law. If your background matches, say so in the first line of your resume summary. Generic legal executive profiles get passed over when companies have a targeted gap to fill.

Prepare a legal philosophy statement

General counsels and CEOs often ask VP of Legal finalists how they balance risk tolerance with business speed. Have a concise, specific answer ready. Candidates who can articulate a coherent philosophy rather than recite cautious platitudes stand out in final-round interviews.

Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation

Before discussing salary, clarify whether the role has board access, budget authority, and a seat at the leadership table. A VP of Legal title without those levers limits your ability to do the job and your marketability in future searches.

Follow up with a legal memo, not a thank-you note

After your final interview, send a one-page memo summarizing the two or three legal risks you heard discussed and how you would approach them. It demonstrates exactly how you think on the job and keeps you top of mind during the offer deliberation.

Vice President of Legal Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most vice president of legals?

The companies hiring the most vice president of legals right now include Match, Goldman Sachs, and Wingstop, with the largest share of openings in New York, Texas, and Georgia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Financial services, technology, and healthcare consistently generate the highest volume of VP of Legal searches.

How many vice president of legal jobs are remote?

About 74% of vice president of legal openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the seniority and board-facing nature of the role. Sub-areas tied to contract review, compliance program management, and privacy counsel tend to offer the most location flexibility, while roles requiring frequent board or regulator interaction are typically on-site or hybrid.

How do you become a vice president of legal?

Start by earning a JD and gaining admission to the bar, then build a practice area specialty over several years as an associate or in-house counsel. Move into a managing or senior counsel role where you supervise attorneys and advise business units directly. Demonstrating ownership of a significant transaction, litigation outcome, or compliance program is usually what separates candidates who get promoted to VP from those who plateau at senior counsel.

Can you get a vice president of legal job without direct VP experience?

Yes, many companies promote senior counsel or assistant general counsel directly into VP of Legal roles when a candidate has led a meaningful legal function even without the title. The clearest path is to own a business-critical area, such as an entire product line's regulatory compliance or all employment matters for a business unit, and to build visibility with the general counsel and executive team over time.

What does the vice president of legal interview process look like?

Most VP of Legal searches run three to four rounds. An initial call with HR or a recruiter is followed by a substantive interview with the general counsel or chief legal officer focused on your practice area depth. Later rounds typically include the CEO or CFO, who evaluate your business judgment and communication style. Final-round candidates are often asked to present their thinking on a live legal challenge the company faces.

Where can I find and apply to vice president of legal jobs?

You can find and apply to vice president of legal jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your practice area and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background.

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