Legal and compliance jobs in Chicago, IL (48 open, Oct 2026)

48 legal and compliance jobs are open in Chicago, IL, on employers' own career pages, from 28 employers. The three employers with the most openings are Barnes, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security and AbbVie, with 13 of the 48. 100 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $106,000 to $189,831, with a median of $141,324. 5 percent are fully remote. A typical posting has been open 21 days.

48Open jobs

28Employers

$141,324Median listed pay (48 postings)

5%Fully remote

3%Entry level

21 daysMedian days open

35%Open more than 45 days

100%Seen on the employer's page today

$82,471 to $261,050Posted pay, 10th to 90th percentile

Illinois 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 (57%), Workday (14%), Greenhouse (12%), Ashby (10%).

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Open legal and compliance jobs

AbbVie
North Chicago, IL · Posted Oct 15
Senior Counsel, U.S. Policy Legal

Seen todayNew this week
Policy Legal, will be responsible for executing comprehensive legal strategies to build and implement federal and state policy initiatives to support access…

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AbbVie
North Chicago, IL · Posted Oct 15
Senior Counsel, Oncology

Seen todayNew this week
The role of Senior Counsel, Global Commercial Legal is responsible for developing legal strategy for AbbVie’s Oncology medicines.

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Databricks
Chicago, IL and 5 more places · Posted Oct 14
Sr. Counsel, Commercial (Healthcare & Life Sciences)

$219,800 to $302,300 a year85% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
Databricks is looking for an experienced commercial attorney to join our Commercial Legal team, with a primary focus on supporting our Healthcare and Life…

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Real Chemistry
Boston, MA and 3 more places · Posted Oct 14
Senior Counsel

$160,000 to $180,000 a year20% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
Real Chemistry is looking for a Senior Counsel to join our growing team!

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Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Chicago, IL · Posted Oct 14
Attorney Advisor

$125,191 to $272,407 a year41% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following: J.D.; and Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United…

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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 year23% 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…

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RELX
Chicago, IL · Posted Oct 14
Technical Customer Success Manager (Legal - JD Required)

$78,700 to $131,400 a year26% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
This role requires residing in Chicago or its neighboring suburbs.

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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 year34% 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…

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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 year34% 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.

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DoorDash USA
Chicago, IL and 2 more places · Posted Oct 9
Sr. Counsel, Insurance Litigation

$214,200 to $315,000 a year87% above the median listed hereSeen today
We’re team players and we’re always looking for ways to grow and excel together.

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AbbVie
North Chicago, IL · Posted Oct 9
AGC, Global Commercial Legal - U.S. Market Access and Pricing

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Market Access and Pricing is responsible for developing legal strategy and support for the Market Access organization, with a substantial focus on payor and…

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Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice
Chicago, IL · Posted Oct 9
Affirmative Civil Enforcement Paralegal Specialist

$56,409 to $108,533 a year42% below the median listed hereSeen todayFederal (USAJOBS)
This position is also being announced to All U.S.

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TransUnion
Chicago, IL · Posted Oct 9
Procurement Attorney

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You will report to the the Managing Counsel of the Legal team.

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Accenture
Posted Oct 9
Contracting Counsel Manager

$94,400 to $293,800 a year37% above the median listed hereSeen today
Contracting Legal Professionals (CLP) in Accenture’s Corporate Functions organization coordinate and deliver legal, contract and commercial counsel in support…

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Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V
Chicago, IL · Posted Oct 7
Senior Counsel

$190,000 to $205,000 a year40% above the median listed hereSeen today
Publicis Re:Sources is seeking a Senior Counsel to provide strategic, hands‑on legal support to its advertising, creative and production agencies.

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Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Chicago, IL and 1 more place · Posted Oct 7
Trial Attorney

$135,346 to $272,407 a year44% above the median listed hereSeen todayFederal (USAJOBS)
BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following: J.D.; and Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United…

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DoorDash USA
San Francisco, CA and 4 more places · Posted Oct 5
Senior Associate, Finance & Strategy - G&A, Legal

$104,700 to $154,000 a year8% below the median listed hereSeen today
This role will be the primary finance partner to our Legal organization, including Litigation, Legal Operations, Corporate Legal, and Product Legal, and will…

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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 year28% 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.

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First American
Chicago, IL · Posted Oct 1
Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Hybrid)

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This position plays a key role in transforming commercial real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers to deliver next-generation…

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U.S. Postal Service, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Long Beach, CA and 12 more places · Posted Oct 1
Honor Attorney

$91,330 to $91,330 a year35% below the median listed hereSeen todayFederal (USAJOBS)
The Honor Attorney provides representation and advice to Postal Service officials involving the interpretation of statutes, regulations, contracts, and…

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The Hartford
Chicago, IL · Posted Sep 30
Associate Staff Attorney

$84,800 to $127,200 a year25% below the median listed hereSeen todayRemote
Come join an exciting and inclusive work environment where your work matters and we put the customer at the center of all we do.

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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.

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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 year17% below the median listed hereSeen todayFederal (USAJOBS)
To qualify for this position of Honors Program Law Clerk (LL.M.

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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 year43% 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…

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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 year34% 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…

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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 year34% 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…

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Barnes
Posted Sep 23
Healthcare Paralegal

$110,000 to $155,000 a year6% below the median listed hereSeen today
Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking a paralegal for the Healthcare Department and Healthcare Industry Practice in our Chicago office.

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The Hartford
Chicago, IL · Posted Sep 23
Associate Staff Attorney Insurance Defense

$84,800 to $127,200 a year25% below the median listed hereSeen todayRemote
Come join an exciting and inclusive work environment where your work matters and we put the customer at the center of all we do!

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First American
Chicago, IL · Posted Sep 17
Sr. Commercial Underwriting Counsel - Hybrid Preferred/Remote USA Considered

Seen todayRemote
This position plays a key role in transforming commercial real estate experience by empowering our employees and customers to deliver next-generation…

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Barnes
Posted Sep 8
Litigation Paralegal – Labor & Employment

$110,000 to $125,000 a year17% below the median listed hereSeen today
Barnes & Thornburg is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our Labor & Employment Litigation team in the Chicago office.

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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…

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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…

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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).

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Travelers
Chicago, IL · Posted Aug 28
Counsel, Claim

Seen todayOpen 52 days
The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country.

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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 year6% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 59 daysFederal (USAJOBS)
The Bureau of Consumer Protection investigates and litigates civil actions to enforce federal consumer protection laws.

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Databricks
Bellevue, WA and 4 more places · Posted Aug 17
Sr. Counsel, Corporate

$197,800 to $272,050 a year66% 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.

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Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Chicago, IL and 1 more place · Posted Aug 6
Student Volunteer (General Legal)

Seen todayOpen 74 daysFederal (USAJOBS)
Unpaid internships with CFTC are offered year-round and can last from 12 weeks to 12 months.

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Databricks
Bellevue, WA and 4 more places · Posted Aug 3
Sr. Counsel, Privacy Compliance

$219,800 to $302,300 a year85% 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.

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Barnes
Posted Jul 17
Counsel – Settlement Team

$200,000 to $350,000 a year95% 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.

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Barnes
Posted Jul 9
Japanese-speaking Immigration Paralegal

$65,000 to $95,000 a year43% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 101 days
The Chicago office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking a Japanese-speaking Immigration Paralegal to support our growing Immigration and Global Mobility…

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Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security
Phoenix, AZ and 15 more places · Posted Jun 15
General Attorney (Real Property) - Recruitment Incentive Authorized

$89,508 to $162,514 a year11% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 126 daysFederal (USAJOBS)
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S.

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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 yearSeen 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.

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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 year14% 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.

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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 year34% 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).

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Barnes
Posted Mar 4
Securities Attorney

$295,000 to $370,000 a year135% above the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 228 days
Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking an attorney with securities expertise to join our Corporate Department.

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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 yearSeen 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.

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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 year19% 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.

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AlphaSense
Posted Mar 19
Compliance Analyst

$60,000 to $60,000 a year58% below the median listed hereSeen todayOpen 578 days
With AI solutions like Generative Search, Generative Grid, and Deep Research, AlphaSense delivers the clarity and depth professionals need to navigate…

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Who is hiring legal and compliance in Chicago, IL

Employer	Open jobs	Typical posted pay
Barnes	6	$145,000
Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security	4
AbbVie	3
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations	3
Databricks	3
Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice	3
DoorDash USA	2
First American	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 Chicago, IL?

48 on Oct 18, 2026, from 28 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.

How much do legal and compliance jobs in Chicago, IL pay?

100 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $141,324 and the middle half runs from $106,000 to $189,831. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer. Illinois requires employers to list a range in many postings.

Which employers are hiring legal and compliance in Chicago, IL?

The employers with the most openings are Barnes (6), Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security (4), AbbVie (3). The full list is above.

How long do these postings stay open?

A typical posting has been open 21 days, and 26 percent have been open more than 60 days. An old posting is not always a closed one.

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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.

Federal jobs from USAJOBS, retrieved Oct 18, 2026. Second Summit is not operated, sponsored or endorsed by OPM.

Open legal and compliance jobs

Senior Counsel, U.S. Policy Legal

Senior Counsel, Oncology

Sr. Counsel, Commercial (Healthcare & Life Sciences)

Senior Counsel

Attorney Advisor

Supervisory Attorney (EEOC)

Technical Customer Success Manager (Legal - JD Required)

Executive Deputy Principal Legal Advisor

Deputy Principal Legal Advisor for Legal Operations

Sr. Counsel, Insurance Litigation

AGC, Global Commercial Legal - U.S. Market Access and Pricing

Affirmative Civil Enforcement Paralegal Specialist

Procurement Attorney

Contracting Counsel Manager

Senior Counsel

Trial Attorney

Senior Associate, Finance & Strategy - G&A, Legal

ATTORNEY- ADVISER (GENERAL)

Commercial Underwriting Counsel (Hybrid)

Honor Attorney

Associate Staff Attorney

Attorney-Adviser

Honors Program Law Clerk (LL.M. Students)

Summer Intern (Legal Administrative Specialist)

Associate Principal Legal Advisor for Legal Operations

Regional Counsel, Northeast

Healthcare Paralegal

Associate Staff Attorney Insurance Defense

Sr. Commercial Underwriting Counsel - Hybrid Preferred/Remote USA Considered

Litigation Paralegal – Labor & Employment

Civil Division Attorney - Location Negotiable

Settlement Paralegal

General Attorney

Counsel, Claim

General Attorney(TR) (BCP) (Special Initiative)

Sr. Counsel, Corporate

Student Volunteer (General Legal)

Sr. Counsel, Privacy Compliance

Counsel – Settlement Team

Japanese-speaking Immigration Paralegal

General Attorney (Real Property) - Recruitment Incentive Authorized

Trial Attorney

Trial Attorney (Health Care Fraud) Open Continuous

Legal and Kindred

Securities Attorney

GENERAL ATTORNEY

Trial Attorney (Civil Rights) - Open Continuous

Compliance Analyst

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