Top 50 Legal Employers Hiring Now August 2025

$225K
BigLaw Starting Salary
50+
Top Employers
15
Practice Areas
100K+
Open Positions

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BigLaw & Am Law 100 Firms

Elite international law firms with $225K+ starting salaries

1. Kirkland & Ellis LLP

$225K - $445K
M&A Private Equity Litigation Restructuring

Leading global law firm with 3,000+ attorneys across 25+ offices worldwide. Known for complex transactions and high-stakes litigation.

Global (25+ offices) 3,000+ attorneys
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2. Latham & Watkins LLP

$225K - $435K
Corporate Finance Litigation Tax

One of the world's largest law firms with comprehensive legal capabilities across all major business and litigation practices.

Global (30+ offices) 2,500+ attorneys
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3. Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

$225K - $435K
M&A Securities Antitrust Energy

Premier global law firm with leading practices in corporate transactions, litigation, and regulatory matters.

Global (22 offices) 1,700+ attorneys
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4. Baker McKenzie

$215K - $400K
International Tax Employment IP

World's largest law firm by headcount with deep expertise in cross-border transactions and international law.

Global (75+ offices) 4,700+ attorneys
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5. Jones Day

$225K - $435K
Business Restructuring M&A Litigation Banking

Global law firm known for its distinctive "One Firm Worldwide" philosophy and excellence in complex legal matters.

Global (40+ offices) 2,500+ attorneys
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6. Sullivan & Cromwell LLP

$225K - $445K
Banking Securities M&A Litigation

Prestigious international law firm with a century-long tradition of excellence in corporate law and financial services.

Global (13 offices) 875+ attorneys
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7. Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP

$225K - $445K
Corporate Financial Institutions Litigation Regulatory

Elite law firm serving many of the world's most important companies and financial institutions in their most significant transactions.

Global (10 offices) 900+ attorneys
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8. Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP

$225K - $445K
M&A Securities Litigation Antitrust

The most prestigious law firm in America, known for setting the BigLaw salary scale and representing Fortune 500 companies.

New York, London 500+ attorneys
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9. Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP

$225K - $435K
Litigation Corporate Regulatory Crisis Management

Leading international law firm with top-tier litigation capabilities and strong corporate and regulatory practices.

Global (20 offices) 1,400+ attorneys
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10. Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

$225K - $435K
Private Equity Restructuring M&A Complex Litigation

International law firm recognized for its leading private equity and business restructuring practices.

Global (18 offices) 1,200+ attorneys
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Mid-Size & Regional Powerhouse Firms

Strong regional presence with competitive compensation and work-life balance

11. McDermott Will & Emery LLP

$215K - $400K
Healthcare Tax Life Sciences Employment

International law firm with strong practices in healthcare, tax, and regulatory matters. Known for excellent culture and training.

Global (20 offices) 1,100+ attorneys
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12. Norton Rose Fulbright

$200K - $380K
Energy Financial Institutions Infrastructure Technology

Global law firm with deep industry focus and strong presence in energy, financial services, and technology sectors.

Global (50+ offices) 3,500+ lawyers
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13. K&L Gates LLP

$190K - $350K
Corporate Government Affairs Litigation Real Estate

Full-service global law firm with strong regional practices and deep government relations capabilities.

Global (40+ offices) 1,800+ lawyers
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14. Akerman LLP

$180K - $320K
Real Estate Finance Healthcare Latin America

AmLaw 100 firm with strong presence in the Southeast and expertise in Latin American markets.

US & Latin America (25 offices) 700+ attorneys
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Elite Boutique & Specialty Firms

Specialized expertise with high-end clientele and competitive compensation

15. Williams & Connolly LLP

$225K - $450K
White Collar Defense Complex Litigation Internal Investigations

Premier litigation boutique known for handling the most high-profile white collar and complex commercial litigation matters.

Washington, DC 300+ attorneys
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16. Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan LLP

$225K - $435K
Complex Litigation Antitrust IP Litigation Bankruptcy

World's largest business litigation firm specializing in high-stakes commercial disputes and trials.

Global (35 offices) 1,000+ attorneys
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17. Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

$225K - $445K
M&A Private Equity Litigation Restructuring

Elite law firm known for representing major corporations in their most significant transactions and disputes.

Global (8 offices) 1,000+ lawyers
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18. Fish & Richardson P.C.

$200K - $400K
IP Litigation Patent Prosecution Trademark Technology Transactions

Premier intellectual property law firm with the most patent lawyers of any firm in the United States.

US (15 offices) 400+ attorneys
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Fortune 500 Corporate Legal Departments

In-house counsel opportunities with excellent work-life balance and benefits

19. Apple Inc.

$200K - $350K
Intellectual Property Commercial Privacy Employment

World's most valuable company seeking attorneys for its expanding legal department across multiple specialties.

Global (Cupertino HQ) 161,000+ employees
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20. Microsoft Corporation

$180K - $320K
Technology Law Regulatory IP Corporate

Leading technology company with extensive legal needs across cloud computing, AI, and global business operations.

Global (Redmond HQ) 221,000+ employees
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21. Google (Alphabet Inc.)

$190K - $340K
Privacy & Data Antitrust Product Counsel Commercial

Global technology leader seeking attorneys to navigate complex regulatory landscape and support innovative products.

Global (Mountain View HQ) 156,000+ employees
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22. JPMorgan Chase & Co.

$175K - $300K
Financial Services Regulatory Litigation Compliance

America's largest bank with extensive legal department covering banking, investment, and consumer financial services.

Global (New York HQ) 288,000+ employees
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23. Goldman Sachs Group Inc.

$190K - $350K
Securities Derivatives Investment Banking Regulatory

Premier investment bank seeking attorneys for securities, regulatory, and transactional matters.

Global (New York HQ) 48,000+ employees
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24. Wells Fargo & Company

$165K - $285K
Banking Law Consumer Finance Regulatory Real Estate

Major financial services company with diverse legal needs across banking, lending, and investment services.

US (San Francisco HQ) 238,000+ employees
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25. Amazon.com Inc.

$185K - $325K
E-commerce Law Cloud Computing IP Employment

E-commerce and cloud computing giant seeking attorneys across multiple business divisions and geographical regions.

Global (Seattle HQ) 1,541,000+ employees
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Federal & State Government Agencies

Public service careers with excellent benefits and job security

26. U.S. Department of Justice

$55K - $180K
Criminal Law Civil Rights Antitrust Immigration

The nation's largest law office with opportunities across all divisions including U.S. Attorney's offices nationwide.

Nationwide (Washington, DC HQ) 115,000+ employees
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27. Securities and Exchange Commission

$65K - $190K
Securities Law Enforcement Corporate Finance Investment Management

Leading financial regulator seeking attorneys for enforcement, rulemaking, and investor protection matters.

Multiple offices (Washington, DC HQ) 4,600+ employees
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28. Federal Trade Commission

$60K - $185K
Antitrust Consumer Protection Privacy Technology

Independent agency protecting consumers and promoting competition through antitrust enforcement and consumer protection.

Washington, DC & Regional Offices 1,100+ employees
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29. U.S. Government Accountability Office

$70K - $190K
Government Contracts Bid Protests Administrative Law Ethics

Congressional watchdog agency providing oversight and accountability for federal government operations.

Washington, DC & Field Offices 3,000+ employees
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30. Federal Bureau of Investigation

$55K - $175K
Criminal Law National Security Ethics Administrative Law

Premier law enforcement agency seeking attorneys for legal counsel, ethics, and operational support roles.

Nationwide (Washington, DC HQ) 35,000+ employees
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Alternative Legal Service Providers & Emerging Sectors

Innovative legal careers in technology, consulting, and alternative service models

Public Interest & Non-Profit Organizations

31. American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

Civil rights litigation and advocacy

$55K - $120K View Jobs
32. Legal Aid Society

Legal services for low-income individuals

$50K - $95K View Jobs
33. Environmental Defense Fund

Environmental law and policy

$65K - $140K View Jobs
34. Southern Poverty Law Center

Civil rights and hate crime litigation

$55K - $125K View Jobs

Legal Technology Companies

35. LexisNexis

Legal research and analytics platform

$85K - $180K View Jobs
36. Thomson Reuters

Legal information and software solutions

$80K - $175K View Jobs
37. Clio

Cloud-based legal practice management

$90K - $170K View Jobs
38. Relativity

E-discovery and legal technology solutions

$95K - $185K View Jobs

Alternative Legal Service Providers

39. Axiom

On-demand legal talent and managed services

$120K - $250K View Jobs
40. Elevate Services

Legal services and technology solutions

$100K - $220K View Jobs
41. UnitedLex

Legal operations and data solutions

$95K - $200K View Jobs
42. Integreon

Legal process outsourcing and managed services

$85K - $180K View Jobs

Management Consulting Firms

43. McKinsey & Company

Strategy consulting with legal expertise track

$180K - $300K View Jobs
44. Deloitte Legal

Legal consulting and advisory services

$120K - $250K View Jobs
45. PwC Legal

Legal transformation and technology consulting

$115K - $240K View Jobs
46. EY Law

Legal advisory and regulatory services

$110K - $235K View Jobs

Leading Legal Staffing & Recruiting Firms

47. Robert Half Legal

Legal staffing and permanent placement

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48. Major, Lindsey & Africa

Premier legal executive search firm

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49. BCG Attorney Search

Legal recruiting across all practice areas

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50. Lateral Link

BigLaw and in-house counsel recruiting

Senior Level View Jobs

Key Legal Hiring Trends for August 2025

AI & Legal Tech Skills

Growing demand for attorneys with technology expertise and AI familiarity across all practice areas.

ESG & Sustainability

Increased hiring in environmental law, ESG compliance, and sustainability practices.

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

High demand for privacy attorneys and cybersecurity legal specialists.

Remote & Hybrid Work

Many firms offering flexible work arrangements to attract top talent.

Competitive Compensation

Salary increases across all levels, with BigLaw starting at $225K for first-year associates.

Work-Life Balance Focus

Emphasis on mental health, wellness programs, and sustainable working practices.

Expert Career Tips for Legal Job Seekers

Targeting Your Search

  • Focus on 2-3 practice areas that align with your experience
  • Research firm culture and recent news before applying
  • Network within your target practice areas and geographic markets
  • Consider alternative legal careers beyond traditional law firms

Standing Out

  • Develop technology skills relevant to legal practice
  • Gain experience in high-demand areas like ESG and data privacy
  • Build a strong professional brand through thought leadership
  • Maintain relationships with legal recruiters in your practice area