153 legal and compliance jobs are open in California, on employers' own career pages, from 67 employers. 90 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $137,118 to $245,000, with a median of $167,500. The places with the most are San Francisco, CA (45); Los Angeles, CA (17); Salt Lake City, UT (10). 11 percent are fully remote. A typical posting has been open 23 days.
California 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 (31%), Greenhouse (29%), Workday (28%), iCIMS (5%).
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Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice
Fresno, CA and 1 more place · Posted Oct 14
Assistant United States Attorney (Asset Recovery)
$77,135 to $197,100 a year18% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekEntry levelFederal (USAJOBS)
The Eastern District of California is seeking attorneys to serve as Assistant U.S.
Asset Living
Atlanta, GA and 6 more places · Posted Oct 9
Associate Corporate Counsel (Employment & Labor)
$110,000 to $150,000 a year22% below the median listed hereSeen todayEntry level
This attorney handles and manages the company’s employment disputes - from agency charges and demand letters through litigation and arbitration - and provides…
Legal and compliance jobs by place in California
| Place | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | 45 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 17 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 10 |
| San Diego, CA | 8 |
| San Jose, CA | 8 |
| Brea, CA | 7 |
| Birmingham, AL | 6 |
| Fresno, CA | 6 |
| San Mateo, CA | 6 |
| Unavailable, CA | 6 |
| Glendale, CA | 5 |
| Santa Ana, CA | 5 |
| Atlanta, GA | 3 |
| Long Beach, CA | 3 |
| Menlo Park, CA | 3 |
and 13 more places with fewer jobs.
Who is hiring legal and compliance in California
| Employer | Open jobs | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropic | 16 | $307,500 |
| Travelers | 10 | |
| Brex | 6 | $245,000 |
| PayPal | 6 | |
| PlayStation Global | 6 | $282,700 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security | 5 | $189,831 |
| Mercury Insurance | 5 | |
| Snowflake | 5 | $185,250 |
Counts are open postings on each employer's own career page. Staffing firms and job boards are left out.
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- Check what the posting asks you to bring (resume, cover letter, questions).
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- Keep a note of where you applied.
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How many legal and compliance jobs are open in California?
153 on Oct 18, 2026, from 67 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
Where in California are most legal and compliance jobs?
San Francisco, CA (45); Los Angeles, CA (17); Salt Lake City, UT (10).
Do legal and compliance jobs in California pay more than the US?
The median listed pay here is $167,500; across the US it is $149,808. Both come from postings that state pay, and a listed range is the employer's budget, not an offer.
Does California require pay ranges in postings?
Yes, for many employers, those with 15 or more employees (in force 2023-01-01 (SB 642 amended 2026)). Source: Labor Code 432.3.
How much do legal and compliance jobs in California pay?
90 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $167,500 and the middle half runs from $137,118 to $245,000. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer. California requires employers to list a range in many postings.
Which employers are hiring legal and compliance in California?
The employers with the most openings are Anthropic (16), Travelers (10), Brex (6). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 23 days, and 20 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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