38 legal and compliance jobs are open in Pennsylvania, on employers' own career pages, from 29 employers. 66 percent of these postings list a pay range. The middle half of listed pay runs from $101,740 to $148,731, with a median of $136,924. The places with the most are Philadelphia, PA (13); Harrisburg, PA (4); Pittsburgh, PA (4). 9 percent are fully remote. A typical posting has been open 19 days.
Applications here go through USAJOBS (48%), Workday (41%), Greenhouse (7%), SmartRecruiters (5%).
Open legal and compliance jobs
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
Philadelphia, PA · Posted Oct 16
Attorney-Adviser (Contract)
$117,284 to $180,178 a year9% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
To Qualify at the GS-14 Level: You must possess professional legal experience in excess of 3 years commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the…
Department of Energy Headquarters, Department of Energy
Golden, CO and 5 more places · Posted Oct 16
Patent Attorney
$89,508 to $197,200 a year5% above the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 1 of 2 of the following: Sound legal training from an accredited law school and bar membership;…
GSK
Philadelphia, PA · Posted Oct 15
Senior Counsel, US Litigation
Seen todayNew this weekRemote
The role also requires in depth knowledge of legal issues related to AI and e-discovery, where the selected candidate will be part of a team focused on…
Vanguard
Malvern, PA · Posted Oct 15
Compliance Director, Sales & Client Engagement
Seen todayNew this week
We are seeking a Compliance Director, Sales & Client Engagement to provide strategic compliance guidance across Vanguard’s Financial Advisor Services (FAS)…
AccuWeather Careers
State College, PA · Posted Oct 14
General Counsel
Seen todayNew this week
The General Counsel leads AccuWeather's Legal Services team and serves as chief legal advisor to the CEO and business leaders across a global B2C digital…
City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA · Posted Oct 14
Legal Assistant – Real Estate and Development Unit
$45,478 to $62,371 a year61% below the median listed hereSeen todayNew this weekEntry level
The Real Estate & Development Unit is currently seeking to fill a Legal Assistant position.
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 year27% 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…
Travelers
Blue Bell, PA · Posted Oct 14
Sr Counsel, Claim
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.
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 yearSeen todayNew this weekFederal (USAJOBS)
Holding an ACTIVE bar membership is a continuing requirement of the position.
Legal and compliance jobs by place in Pennsylvania
| Place | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 13 |
| Harrisburg, PA | 4 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 4 |
| Malvern, PA | 3 |
| San Francisco, CA | 3 |
| Berwyn, PA | 2 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 2 |
| Allentown, PA | 1 |
| Atlanta, GA | 1 |
| Blue Bell, PA | 1 |
| Cranberry Township, PA | 1 |
| Golden, CO | 1 |
| Lakewood, CO | 1 |
| Long Beach, CA | 1 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 1 |
Who is hiring legal and compliance in Pennsylvania
| Employer | Open jobs |
|---|---|
| Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice | 3 |
| Securities and Exchange Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations | 3 |
| Vanguard | 3 |
| City of Philadelphia | 2 |
| First American | 2 |
| Five Below | 2 |
| AccuWeather Careers | 1 |
| Alcoa | 1 |
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 Pennsylvania?
38 on Oct 18, 2026, from 29 employers, read from employers' own career pages. The number changes as employers post and close roles.
Where in Pennsylvania are most legal and compliance jobs?
Philadelphia, PA (13); Harrisburg, PA (4); Pittsburgh, PA (4).
Do legal and compliance jobs in Pennsylvania pay more than the US?
The median listed pay here is $136,924; 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.
How much do legal and compliance jobs in Pennsylvania pay?
66 percent of postings list a pay range. The median listed pay is $136,924 and the middle half runs from $101,740 to $148,731. A listed range is the employer's budget for the role, not an offer.
Which employers are hiring legal and compliance in Pennsylvania?
The employers with the most openings are Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice (3), Securities and Exchange Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations (3), Vanguard (3). The full list is above.
How long do these postings stay open?
A typical posting has been open 19 days, and 25 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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Federal jobs from USAJOBS, retrieved Oct 18, 2026. Second Summit is not operated, sponsored or endorsed by OPM.