111 legal and compliance jobs are open in New York, NY, on employers' own career pages, from 45 employers. The three employers with the most openings are City of New York, Anthropic and Brex, with 37 of the 111. 66 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $140,577 to $261,050, with a median of $189,831. 8 percent are fully remote. A typical posting has been open 21 days.
New York 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 Greenhouse (32%), USAJOBS (24%), SmartRecruiters (19%), Workday (16%).
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City of New York
New York City, NY · Posted Oct 17
Senior Staff Counsel
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The General Counsel Division is seeking an experienced attorney with a strong sense of justice and bold and creative ideas on how to utilize our authority to…
City of New York
New York City, NY · Posted Oct 15
General Counsel
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The General Counsel also serves as the Administrative Justice Coordinator, responsible for overseeing the agency’s City administrative matters, case matters,…
City of New York
New York City, NY · Posted Oct 14
Agency Attorney
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By expanding access to education and gainful employment opportunities, healthcare, family supports, and civic engagement, DOP empowers New Yorkers under their…
City of New York
Posted Oct 14
Parking Attorney Interne
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NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public…
City of New York
New York City, NY · Posted Oct 14
Agency Attorney Lvl 1
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The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nation’s largest public housing authority, with an operating budget of $3.3 billion and over 11,000…
City of New York
New York City, NY · Posted Oct 14
Associate General Counsel
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The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities.
City of New York
New York City, NY · Posted Oct 14
Legal Recruitment and Retention Coordinator
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The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking well-qualified staff members with diverse backgrounds that reflect the ability to serve the over 1.4 million…
City of New York
New York City, NY · Posted Oct 10
Paralegal Supervisor
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Under general direction, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the prospective candidate will be responsible for the following:
City of New York
Queens, NY · Posted Oct 10
Labor Relations Attorney III
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The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody.
City of New York
New York City, NY · Posted Oct 10
Assistant Corporation Counsel/Senior Counsel - Affirmative Litigation
$87,737 to $122,300 a year45% below the median listed hereSeen today
The New York City Law Department is accepting applications from admitted attorneys for the position of Senior Counsel in the Affirmative Litigation Division.
City of New York
New York City, NY · Posted Oct 10
District Attorney Liaison
The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile…
City of New York
New York City, NY · Posted Oct 9
AGENCY ATTORNEY, I
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The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce…
City of New York
Posted Oct 9
Attorney - COUNSEL’S OFFICE
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OMB's staff of analysts and experts assembles and oversees the Mayor’s expense and capital budgets, which fund the services and activities of approximately 90…
City of New York
New York City, NY · Posted Oct 9
Executive Agency Counsel
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The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) oversees housing standards across all 3.7 million homes in New York City.
City of New York
New York City, NY · Posted Oct 8
Disability Rights Attorney
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This position requires strong knowledge of Title VII of the Civil Rights Law of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and New York State and City Human…
City of New York
Posted Oct 8
Tax Counsel
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NYC Department of Finance (DOF) is responsible for administering the tax revenue laws of the city fairly, efficiently, and transparently to instill public…
City of New York
Posted Oct 8
Assistant General Counsel
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The selected candidate will have the opportunity to practice and learn both criminal and civil law, including a diverse array of employment, contracts,…
City of New York
Posted Oct 8
Assistant Chief Integrity & Standards Officer (ATTORNEY)
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The ISO serves as OCME’s independent investigative and accountability body, responsible for identifying, investigating and addressing fraud, waste, abuse,…
City of New York
New York City, NY · Posted Oct 7
Intake Counsel
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The Office of Civil Rights Enforcement (OCRE) is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Intake Counsel to Infoline, the agency’s call center.
City of New York
New York City, NY · Posted Oct 7
Staff Counsel
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DCWP is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Staff Counsel in the General Counsel Division, to enforce laws that protect NYC consumers and promote the…
City of New York
New York City, NY · Posted Oct 7
Attorney of Legal Support Unit for the Division of Tenant & Owner Resources
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The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) oversees housing standards across all 3.7 million homes in New York City.
Who is hiring legal and compliance in New York, NY
| Employer | Open jobs | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| City of New York | 21 | |
| Anthropic | 10 | $300,000 |
| Brex | 6 | $245,000 |
| PayPal | 5 | |
| Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security | 4 | |
| Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice | 4 | |
| Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations | 3 | |
| Databricks | 3 |
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 New York, NY?
111 on Oct 18, 2026, from 45 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
How much do legal and compliance jobs in New York, NY pay?
66 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $189,831 and the middle half runs from $140,577 to $261,050. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer. New York requires employers to list a range in many postings.
Which employers are hiring legal and compliance in New York, NY?
The employers with the most openings are City of New York (21), Anthropic (10), Brex (6). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 21 days, and 19 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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