35 legal and compliance jobs are open in Boston, MA, on employers' own career pages, from 21 employers. The three employers with the most openings are Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security, Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice, Offices, Boards and Divisions and Department of Justice, with 10 of the 35. 111 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $114,161 to $186,825, with a median of $145,000. A typical posting has been open 19 days.
Massachusetts requires employers to list a pay range in many postings, so the pay figures here come from the employers' own ranges.
Applications here go through USAJOBS (66%), Greenhouse (18%), Workday (11%), Ashby (5%).
Open legal and compliance jobs
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice
Boston, MA · Posted Oct 15
Legal Assistant (Office Automation)
$46,137 to $59,978 a year63% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekEntry levelFederal (USAJOBS)
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Real Chemistry
Boston, MA and 3 more places · Posted Oct 14
Senior Counsel
$160,000 to $180,000 a year17% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
Real Chemistry is looking for a Senior Counsel to join our growing team!
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System, Department of Justice
Stockton, CA and 21 more places · Posted Oct 14
Supervisory Attorney (EEOC)
$150,359 to $197,200 a year20% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our…
Ameriprise
Boston, MA · Posted Oct 12
Paralegal
$56,100 to $98,600 a year47% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
The position will focus primarily on supporting the Columbia Threadneedle Investments registered investment companies.
Social Security Administration, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Tallahassee, FL and 9 more places · Posted Oct 12
General Attorney (Fraud)
$106,437 to $163,514 a year7% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
Holding an ACTIVE bar membership is a continuing requirement of the position.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security
Salt Lake City, UT and 17 more places · Posted Oct 10
Executive Deputy Principal Legal Advisor
$151,661 to $228,000 a year31% above the median listed hereSeen todayFederal (USAJOBS)
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical…
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security
Salt Lake City, UT and 17 more places · Posted Oct 10
Deputy Principal Legal Advisor for Legal Operations
$151,661 to $228,000 a year31% above the median listed hereSeen todayFederal (USAJOBS)
The incumbent of this position is one of the senior executive assistants to the Principal Legal Advisor for U.S.
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice
Boston, MA · Posted Oct 9
Assistant United States Attorney
$86,923 to $197,100 a yearSeen todayEntry levelFederal (USAJOBS)
Assistant United States Attorneys prosecute all criminal and civil cases brought by the federal government and defend the United States in civil cases.
State Street
Boston, MA · Posted Oct 9
Managing Director / Managing Counsel, Institutional Distribution, Americas
$170,000 to $282,500 a year56% above the median listed hereSeen today
State Street Investment Management is seeking a seasoned attorney and strategic legal leader to serve as Managing Director, Managing Counsel, Institutional…
Securities and Exchange Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Los Angeles, CA and 4 more places · Posted Oct 8
Market Abuse Unit Attorney
$128,419 to $283,417 a year42% above the median listed hereSeen todayFederal (USAJOBS)
The Division of Enforcement, Market Abuse Unit (MAU) is seeking a General Attorney(Market Abuse Unit Attorney).
State Street
Boston, MA · Posted Oct 8
Senior Corporate Real Estate Counsel, VP
$110,000 to $200,000 a year7% above the median listed hereSeen today
State Street is seeking a seasoned real estate attorney to serve as a strategic legal partner to our Global Realty Services organization.
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice
Boston, MA · Posted Oct 7
Supervisory Legal Administrative Specialist
$84,579 to $109,959 a year33% below the median listed hereSeen todayFederal (USAJOBS)
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Axon
Boston, MA · Posted Oct 1
Commercial Counsel, Sales
$138,000 to $192,800 a year14% above the median listed hereSeen today
We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Axon
Boston, MA · Posted Oct 1
Corporate Commercial Counsel, EMEA
$155,250 to $218,400 a year29% above the median listed hereSeen today
We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities and each other.
Ameriprise
Boston, MA · Posted Oct 1
Compliance Manager
$78,700 to $138,200 a year25% below the median listed hereSeen today
In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role.
Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Department of Health and Human Services
San Francisco, CA and 11 more places · Posted Oct 1
ATTORNEY- ADVISER (GENERAL)
$63,795 to $139,684 a year30% below the median listed hereSeen todayFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia.
Securities and Exchange Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Los Angeles, CA and 8 more places · Posted Sep 30
Attorney-Adviser
$86,471 to $207,573 a yearSeen todayFederal (USAJOBS)
Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury
Birmingham, AL and 24 more places · Posted Sep 29
Honors Program Law Clerk (LL.M. Students)
$89,508 to $145,468 a year19% below the median listed hereSeen todayFederal (USAJOBS)
To qualify for this position of Honors Program Law Clerk (LL.M.
Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury
Birmingham, AL and 24 more places · Posted Sep 29
Summer Intern (Legal Administrative Specialist)
$61,722 to $100,315 a year44% below the median listed hereSeen todayEntry levelFederal (USAJOBS)
To qualify for this position of Honors Summer Intern (Legal Administrative Specialist), you must meet the qualification requirements listed below by the…
Tenstorrent
Austin, TX and 2 more places · Posted Sep 28
Sr. In-House Counsel
$100,000 to $500,000 a year107% above the median listed hereSeen today
We are growing our team and looking for contributors of all seniorities.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security
Salt Lake City, UT and 17 more places · Posted Sep 25
Associate Principal Legal Advisor for Legal Operations
$151,661 to $228,000 a year31% above the median listed hereSeen todayFederal (USAJOBS)
The incumbent of this position is one of two senior executive leaders who report to the Deputy Principal Legal Advisor for Legal Operations, advocate on…
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security
Salt Lake City, UT and 17 more places · Posted Sep 25
Regional Counsel, Northeast
$151,661 to $228,000 a year31% above the median listed hereSeen todayFederal (USAJOBS)
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical…
Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice
Birmingham, AL and 24 more places · Posted Sep 2
Civil Division Attorney - Location Negotiable
$85,447 to $197,200 a yearSeen todayOpen 47 daysFederal (USAJOBS)
Trial Period Statement As a condition of employment for accepting this position in accordance with section 11.5 of Executive Order 14284, you will be required…
Barnes
Posted Sep 1
Settlement Paralegal
$125,000 to $165,000 a yearSeen todayOpen 47 days
We are seeking an experienced litigation settlement Paralegal with significant case management experience to join the firm’s product liability and mass torts…
Office of General Counsel, General Services Administration
San Francisco, CA and 8 more places · Posted Aug 31
General Attorney
$108,173 to $172,980 a yearSeen todayOpen 48 daysFederal (USAJOBS)
As a General Attorney, you will serve as an Ethics attorney in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC).
Federal Trade Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Salt Lake City, UT and 17 more places · Posted Aug 21
General Attorney(TR) (BCP) (Special Initiative)
$102,415 to $197,200 a yearSeen todayOpen 59 daysFederal (USAJOBS)
The Bureau of Consumer Protection investigates and litigates civil actions to enforce federal consumer protection laws.
Databricks
Bellevue, WA and 4 more places · Posted Aug 17
Sr. Counsel, Corporate
$197,800 to $272,050 a year62% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 62 days
Databricks is looking for a talented and experienced Senior Corporate Counsel to join our expanding Legal team.
Databricks
Bellevue, WA and 4 more places · Posted Aug 3
Sr. Counsel, Privacy Compliance
$219,800 to $302,300 a year80% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 76 days
Databricks is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Counsel, Privacy to serve as a trusted advisor across the business.
Barnes
Posted Jul 17
Counsel – Settlement Team
$200,000 to $350,000 a year90% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 93 days
We are seeking a highly qualified Counsel attorney to work with firm Partners as part of the firm’s product liability and mass torts resolution team.
Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice
Salt Lake City, UT and 17 more places · Posted Jun 12
Trial Attorney
$107,446 to $164,301 a year6% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 129 daysFederal (USAJOBS)
This announcement will be open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning on or before June 22, 2026.
Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice
Phoenix, AZ and 16 more places · Posted May 8
Trial Attorney (Health Care Fraud) Open Continuous
$125,776 to $197,200 a year11% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 164 daysFederal (USAJOBS)
Applications will not be accepted through USA Jobs. This announcement will be open until positions are filled.
Department of the Air Force Headquarters, Department of the Air Force
Salt Lake City, UT and 17 more places · Posted Mar 30
Legal and Kindred
$22,584 to $164,301 a year36% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 203 daysFederal (USAJOBS)
The Air Force offers qualified applicants opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA).
Secretary of the Navy Offices (SECNAV), Department of the Navy
Salt Lake City, UT and 17 more places · Posted Feb 5
GENERAL ATTORNEY
$74,678 to $197,200 a year6% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 256 daysFederal (USAJOBS)
The Department of the Navy (DON) Office of the General Counsel (OGC) offers civilian attorneys opportunities to support our national defense mission.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Birmingham, AL and 26 more places · Posted Dec 18
Trial Attorney (Civil Rights) - Open Continuous
$90,025 to $138,296 a year21% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 305 daysFederal (USAJOBS)
As a Trial Attorney (Civil Rights) at the GS-0905-13/14, you will be part of the Office of General Counsel, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Who is hiring legal and compliance in Boston, MA
| Employer | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security | 4 |
| Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice | 3 |
| Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice | 3 |
| Ameriprise | 2 |
| Axon | 2 |
| Barnes | 2 |
| Databricks | 2 |
| Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury | 2 |
Counts are open postings on each employer's own career page. Staffing firms and job boards are left out.
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How many legal and compliance jobs are open in Boston, MA?
35 on Oct 18, 2026, from 21 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
How much do legal and compliance jobs in Boston, MA pay?
111 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $145,000 and the middle half runs from $114,161 to $186,825. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer. Massachusetts requires employers to list a range in many postings.
Which employers are hiring legal and compliance in Boston, MA?
The employers with the most openings are Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security (4), Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice (3), Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice (3). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 19 days, and 25 percent have been open more than 60 days. An old posting is not always a closed one.
How do I apply?
Each job links to the employer's own application page. Open the posting, read the requirements and apply there. If you want a score for how well your resume matches a job, create a free Second Summit account and we score it with the reasons.
Where does this list come from?
We read employers' own career pages and USAJOBS. We do not list jobs from job boards or search services, and we do not estimate pay.
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