119 legal and compliance jobs are open in New York, on employers' own career pages, from 48 employers. The three employers with the most openings are City of New York, Anthropic and Brex, with 38 of the 119. 66 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $135,874 to $246,400, with a median of $181,000. The places with the most are New York City, NY (24); San Francisco, CA (15); Salt Lake City, UT (10). 6 percent are fully remote. A typical posting has been open 19 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 (30%), USAJOBS (25%), Workday (21%), SmartRecruiters (18%).
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City of New York
New York City, NY · Posted Oct 17
Senior Staff Counsel
Seen todayNew this week
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…
Etsy
Brooklyn, NY · Posted Oct 16
Counsel, Marketing & Commercial
Seen todayNew this weekRemote
As an Etsy employee, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and…
Fiserv
Posted Oct 16
Managing Counsel, Privacy
Seen todayNew this week
As Privacy Counsel, you will support Fiserv’s Embedded Finance business by advising on privacy-by-design, responsible data use, and scalable compliance across…
Travelers
New York City, NY · Posted Oct 16
Liability Trial Attorney
Seen todayNew this week
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.
KeyBank
Amherst, NY · Posted Oct 16
Sr. Compliance Manager- Real Estate Secured
Seen todayNew this week
As a member of Key's second line of defense Compliance Risk Management function, the Senior Compliance Manager, Real Estate Secured Lending is responsible for…
The Hartford
Remote · Posted Oct 16
Sr Staff Attorney
$132,400 to $198,600 a year9% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekRemote
This position is an ideal fit for an attorney with at least seven (7) to ten (10) years litigation experience handling motor-vehicle accidents, premises…
City of New York
New York City, NY · Posted Oct 15
General Counsel
Seen todayNew this week
The General Counsel also serves as the Administrative Justice Coordinator, responsible for overseeing the agency’s City administrative matters, case matters,…
KeyBank
Amherst, NY · Posted Oct 15
Compliance Officer- Real Estate Secured Originations
Seen todayNew this week
Compensation for this role also includes eligibility for incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.
Databricks
Chicago, IL and 5 more places · Posted Oct 14
Sr. Counsel, Commercial (Healthcare & Life Sciences)
$219,800 to $302,300 a year44% 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…
Real Chemistry
Boston, MA and 3 more places · Posted Oct 14
Senior Counsel
$160,000 to $180,000 a year6% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
Real Chemistry is looking for a Senior Counsel to join our growing team!
Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Chicago, IL · Posted Oct 14
Attorney Advisor
$125,191 to $272,407 a year10% 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…
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 yearSeen 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…
City of New York
New York City, NY · Posted Oct 14
Agency Attorney
Seen todayNew this week
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
Seen todayNew this week
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
Long Island City, NY · Posted Oct 14
Assistant General Counsel - Employment Law Unit, Office of General Counsel
Seen todayNew this weekEntry level
The Employment Law Unit (“ELU”) exercises jurisdiction over all non-managerial employees working at NYC Health Department and is responsible for handling…
City of New York
New York City, NY · Posted Oct 14
Agency Attorney Lvl 1
Seen todayNew this week
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
Seen todayNew this weekEntry level
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
Seen todayNew this weekEntry level
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…
Liberty Mutual
Hauppauge, NY · Posted Oct 13
Associate Staff Attorney
Seen todayNew this week
This role is primarily remote in the state of New York except for required appearances.
Mastercard
Purchase, NY · Posted Oct 13
Senior Counsel, Employment Law
$204,000 to $325,000 a year46% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
As Senior Counsel, Employment Law for Mastercard, you will be part of a dynamic and fast-moving culture that has decency at its core and is highly motivated…
Mastercard
Purchase, NY · Posted Oct 13
Senior Counsel - Privacy, Regulatory & Technology
$204,000 to $325,000 a year46% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this week
Mastercard’s Privacy, Regulatory, and Technology team is seeking a Senior Counsel to provide support to the Services Business & Market Insights vertical, with…
The Hartford
Remote · Posted Oct 12
Senior Staff Attorney
$132,400 to $198,600 a year9% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekRemote
This position is an ideal fit for an experienced Attorney with meaningful litigation experience in Premises Liability as well as Commercial and Personal Motor…
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 year25% 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 New York
| Place | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| New York City, NY | 24 |
| San Francisco, CA | 15 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 10 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 5 |
| Chicago, IL | 4 |
| Melville, NY | 3 |
| Menlo Park, CA | 3 |
| Purchase, NY | 3 |
| Amherst, NY | 2 |
| Atlanta, GA | 2 |
| Bellevue, WA | 2 |
| Brooklyn, NY | 2 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 2 |
| Tarrytown, NY | 2 |
| Albany, NY | 1 |
Who is hiring legal and compliance in New York
| Employer | Open jobs | Typical posted pay |
|---|---|---|
| City of New York | 22 | |
| 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?
119 on Oct 18, 2026, from 48 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
Where in New York are most legal and compliance jobs?
New York City, NY (24); San Francisco, CA (15); Salt Lake City, UT (10).
Do legal and compliance jobs in New York pay more than the US?
The median listed pay here is $181,000; 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 New York require pay ranges in postings?
Yes, for many employers, those with 4 or more employees (in force 2023-09-17). Source: Labor Law 194-b.
How much do legal and compliance jobs in New York pay?
66 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $181,000 and the middle half runs from $135,874 to $246,400. 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?
The employers with the most openings are City of New York (22), Anthropic (10), Brex (6). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 19 days, and 17 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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