58 legal and compliance jobs are open in Illinois, on employers' own career pages, from 35 employers. 90 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $114,161 to $180,500, with a median of $140,577. The places with the most are Chicago, IL (16); Salt Lake City, UT (10); Birmingham, AL (5). 7 percent are fully remote. A typical posting has been open 19 days.
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 (55%), Workday (31%), Greenhouse (8%), SmartRecruiters (4%).
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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 year35% 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 year35% 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.
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 year35% 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 year35% 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…
Legal and compliance jobs by place in Illinois
| Place | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | 16 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 10 |
| Birmingham, AL | 5 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 4 |
| San Francisco, CA | 4 |
| Deerfield, IL | 3 |
| North Chicago, IL | 3 |
| Northfield, IL | 3 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 3 |
| Bellevue, WA | 2 |
| Riverwoods, IL | 2 |
| Scott AFB, IL | 2 |
| Boston, MA | 1 |
| Downers Grove, IL | 1 |
| Fairview Heights, IL | 1 |
Who is hiring legal and compliance in Illinois
| Employer | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Baxter | 4 |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security | 4 |
| Medline Industries, LP | 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 |
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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How many legal and compliance jobs are open in Illinois?
58 on Oct 18, 2026, from 35 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
Where in Illinois are most legal and compliance jobs?
Chicago, IL (16); Salt Lake City, UT (10); Birmingham, AL (5).
Do legal and compliance jobs in Illinois pay more than the US?
The median listed pay here is $140,577; 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 Illinois require pay ranges in postings?
Yes, for many employers, those with 15 or more employees (in force 2025-01-01). Source: IDOL.
How much do legal and compliance jobs in Illinois pay?
90 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $140,577 and the middle half runs from $114,161 to $180,500. 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 Illinois?
The employers with the most openings are Baxter (4), Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security (4), Medline Industries, LP (4). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 19 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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