Careers in Legal & Compliance
Thirty-nine careers across private practice, in-house counsel, compliance, paralegal work, judicial roles, and the regulatory and dispute-resolution work that sits behind the legal system. Each card below carries the typical preparation path, the salary range from entry to senior level, and a short read on what the work actually involves day to day.
39 careers in Legal & Compliance
Administrative Law Judge
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $130,000
Presides over hearings, issues subpoenas, and makes decisions on cases involving government agencies and private…
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers
Doctoral Degree · $115,230
Conduct hearings to recommend or make decisions on claims concerning government programs or other government-related…
Arbitrator
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $120,000
Arbitrators facilitate out-of-court settlements by hearing evidence and arguments from disputing parties, then…
Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
Professional Degree (JD, MD) · $67,710
Facilitate negotiation and conflict resolution through dialogue. Resolve conflicts outside of the court system by…
Associate Attorney
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $120,000
Represents clients in legal proceedings, conducts research, drafts legal documents, and provides legal advice. Works…
Compliance Coordinator
Bachelor's Degree · $68,000
Ensures an organization adheres to external laws and regulations, as well as internal policies and procedures. Develops…
Compliance Officers
Bachelor's degree · $78,420
Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract…
Contract Manager
Bachelor's Degree · $112,203
Manages the entire contract lifecycle for an organization, from drafting and negotiation to implementation and…
Coroners
Bachelor's Degree · $96,310
Direct activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the…
Customs Brokers
High School Diploma · $96,310
Prepare customs documentation and ensure that shipments meet all applicable laws to facilitate the import and export of…
Data Privacy Officer
Bachelor's Degree · $74,180
Ensures organizational compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR and CCPA.
Employment Litigation Associate (Law Firm)
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $150,000
Represent clients in employment-related disputes, conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and participate in all…
Entertainment Lawyer (Sports & Arts)
Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school · $155,000
Provides legal counsel to athletes, artists, performers, and entertainment companies on contracts, intellectual…
Environmental Compliance Inspectors
Bachelor's Degree · $96,310
Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal,…
Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
Bachelor's Degree · $96,310
Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment…
Evidence Technician
Bachelor's Degree · $67,440
Collects, identifies, classifies, and analyzes physical evidence related to criminal investigations. Performs tests on…
General Counsel
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $250,000
Advises executive leadership on legal matters, manages legal risk, and oversees all legal functions within an…
Government Property Inspectors and Investigators
Bachelor's Degree · $96,310
Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.
GRC Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $95,000
Develops and implements GRC frameworks, conducts risk assessments, monitors compliance, and reports on the…
IP Counsel
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $190,000
Advises and counsels clients on various intellectual property matters, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and…
Judge
Doctoral or Professional Degree · $160,000
Presides over legal proceedings, interprets laws, assesses evidence, and controls courtroom conduct. Ensures fair…
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
Doctoral Degree · $156,210
Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases…
Judicial Law Clerks
Doctoral Degree · $60,400
Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents.
Lawyers
Doctoral Degree · $151,160
Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or…
Legal Assistant/Paralegal (Employment Law)
Associate's degree or postsecondary nondegree award · $58,000
Assist lawyers in employment law cases by conducting legal research, drafting documents, and managing case files.
Legal Assistant (Property Law)
Associate's Degree · $58,000
Assist attorneys in property law matters, including drafting legal documents, conducting title searches, and managing…
Legal Clerk
Associate's Degree · $48,000
Assist lawyers and legal professionals with administrative tasks, research, and document preparation while managing…
Legal Consultant
Juris Doctor (J.D.) · $130,000
Provides expert legal advice and strategic guidance to clients on various legal matters, often specializing in specific…
Legal Counsel / In-House Counsel
Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school · $145,000
Provides legal advice and representation to an organization on contracts, compliance, intellectual property, employment…
Legal Secretary
Associate's Degree · $55,000
Provides comprehensive administrative and clerical support to lawyers and paralegals, ensuring efficient management of…
Mediator
Master's Degree · $71,540
Facilitate alternative resolution services for legal disputes by guiding negotiations, enforcing procedural matters,…
Military Police
High School Diploma · $58,000
Enforce laws, maintain order, and provide security within military installations and operations. Conduct…
Paralegal
Associate's Degree · $60,000
Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to…
Paralegal and Legal Assistant
Associate's degree or certificate · $60,000
Paralegals and legal assistants perform a variety of tasks to support lawyers, including conducting legal research,…
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Bachelor's Degree · $61,010
Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to…
Privacy Analyst
Bachelor's Degree · $90,000
Ensure organizational compliance with data privacy laws by developing and implementing privacy policies, conducting…
Regulatory Affairs Specialists
Bachelor's Degree · $96,310
Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or…
Regulatory Compliance Officer
Bachelor's Degree · $85,000
Ensures an organization adheres to external laws and regulations, as well as internal policies. This involves…
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
High School Diploma · $54,980
Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance documents or details for a…