127 legal and compliance jobs are open in District of Columbia, on employers' own career pages, from 64 employers. 129 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $135,874 to $183,240, with a median of $154,439. The places with the most are Salt Lake City, UT (10); Los Angeles, CA (6); Birmingham, AL (5). A typical posting has been open 19 days.
District of Columbia 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 (88%), Greenhouse (8%), Ashby (2%), Workday (1%).
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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 year29% 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…
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Posted Oct 14
Paralegal Specialist
$106,910 to $157,046 a year15% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) serves as legal advisor to the CFTC's Commission, the Chair, the Executive Director, and the Agency as a whole.
Legal and compliance jobs by place in District of Columbia
| Place | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, UT | 10 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 6 |
| Birmingham, AL | 5 |
| San Francisco, CA | 5 |
| Bellevue, WA | 4 |
| Chicago, IL | 4 |
| Denver, CO | 3 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 3 |
| Davis Monthan AFB, AZ | 2 |
| Menlo Park, CA | 2 |
| Merrifield, VA | 2 |
| Golden, CO | 1 |
| Huntsville, AL | 1 |
| Lakewood, CO | 1 |
| Long Beach, CA | 1 |
Who is hiring legal and compliance in District of Columbia
| Employer | Open jobs | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice | 13 | $148,500 |
| Databricks | 6 | $261,050 |
| U.S. Courts, Judicial Branch | 6 | $156,156 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security | 5 | $189,831 |
| Securities and Exchange Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations | 5 | $206,258 |
| Central Intelligence Agency, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations | 4 | |
| Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations | 4 | |
| Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation | 4 |
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 District of Columbia?
127 on Oct 18, 2026, from 64 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
Where in District of Columbia are most legal and compliance jobs?
Salt Lake City, UT (10); Los Angeles, CA (6); Birmingham, AL (5).
Do legal and compliance jobs in District of Columbia pay more than the US?
The median listed pay here is $154,439; 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 District of Columbia require pay ranges in postings?
Yes, for many employers (in force 2024-06-30). Source: Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act, D.C. Law 25-138.
How much do legal and compliance jobs in District of Columbia pay?
129 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $154,439 and the middle half runs from $135,874 to $183,240. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer. District of Columbia requires employers to list a range in many postings.
Which employers are hiring legal and compliance in District of Columbia?
The employers with the most openings are Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice (13), Databricks (6), U.S. Courts, Judicial Branch (6). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 19 days, and 22 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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