43 legal and compliance jobs are open in Massachusetts, on employers' own career pages, from 26 employers. The three employers with the most openings are Harvard University, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security, Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys and Department of Justice, with 11 of the 43. 93 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $101,740 to $173,780, with a median of $142,012. The places with the most are Boston, MA (15); Salt Lake City, UT (10); Birmingham, AL (5). 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 (60%), Greenhouse (15%), Workday (13%), SmartRecruiters (12%).
Open legal and compliance jobs
AbbVie
Waltham, MA · 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…
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.
Trinity Health
West Springfield, MA · Posted Oct 15
Quality and Compliance Specialist (ONSITE), Mercy Life of MA
Seen todayNew this week
The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate quality assurance, performance improvement, and compliance activities for medical, home care, and…
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA · Posted Oct 14
Legal & Financial Assistant
Seen todayNew this weekEntry level
Important Note: This position will start hybrid (some on-campus/some remote work), with the transition to full on-campus work in Cambridge if required by the…
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!
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 year22% 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…
Air Force Civilian Career Training, Department of the Air Force
Davis Monthan AFB, AZ and 11 more places · Posted Oct 13
LAW CLERK
$62,629 to $121,785 a year35% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
Applicants must have completed their law degree from a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) within the previous two years or is a…
Air Force Civilian Career Training, Department of the Air Force
Davis Monthan AFB, AZ and 11 more places · Posted Oct 13
ATTORNEY ADVISOR
$75,776 to $121,785 a year30% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
The primary purpose of this position in this competitive program is to offer recent law school graduates (February 2025 through May 2027) an opportunity to…
Ameriprise
Boston, MA · Posted Oct 12
Paralegal
$56,100 to $98,600 a year46% 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 year5% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
Holding an ACTIVE bar membership is a continuing requirement of the position.
Legal and compliance jobs by place in Massachusetts
| Place | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Boston, MA | 15 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 10 |
| Birmingham, AL | 5 |
| Cambridge, MA | 4 |
| San Francisco, CA | 3 |
| Bellevue, WA | 2 |
| Davis Monthan AFB, AZ | 2 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 2 |
| Austin, TX | 1 |
| Peabody, MA | 1 |
| Stockton, CA | 1 |
| Tallahassee, FL | 1 |
| Waltham, MA | 1 |
| West Bridgewater, MA | 1 |
Who is hiring legal and compliance in Massachusetts
| Employer | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Harvard University | 4 |
| 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 |
| Air Force Civilian Career Training, Department of the Air Force | 2 |
| Ameriprise | 2 |
| Axon | 2 |
| Databricks | 2 |
Counts are open postings on each employer's own career page. Staffing firms and job boards are left out.
How to apply
- Open the job from the list and read the requirements and the pay line.
- Check what the posting asks you to bring (resume, cover letter, questions).
- Apply on the employer's site.
- Keep a note of where you applied.
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How many legal and compliance jobs are open in Massachusetts?
43 on Oct 18, 2026, from 26 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
Where in Massachusetts are most legal and compliance jobs?
Boston, MA (15); Salt Lake City, UT (10); Birmingham, AL (5).
Do legal and compliance jobs in Massachusetts pay more than the US?
The median listed pay here is $142,012; 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 Massachusetts require pay ranges in postings?
Yes, for many employers, those with 25 or more employees (in force 2025-10-29). Source: Chapter 149 Section 105F, AG guidance.
How much do legal and compliance jobs in Massachusetts pay?
93 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $142,012 and the middle half runs from $101,740 to $173,780. 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 Massachusetts?
The employers with the most openings are Harvard University (4), 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). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 19 days, and 21 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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