General counsel jobs and chief legal officer jobs in New York City and the metro area, updated daily. New York has more in-house legal jobs than any other US city, and its GC openings span financial services, asset management, media, technology, health care and nonprofits, from startups to public company headquarters.

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Who Is Hiring General Counsel in New York

In late October 2026, GoInhouse listed 19 general counsel and chief legal officer openings in New York, plus 77 deputy, associate and assistant general counsel roles. Employers hiring include the American Kennel Club, TickPick, Kamino, Masterworks, Sourcepass and Legal Services NYC.

What New York General Counsel Jobs Pay

Of those 19 general counsel openings, 11 posted salary ranges, from $172K to $600K and a median midpoint of about $293K (some figures are base salary only). The 67 deputy, associate and assistant GC postings in New York that list a salary range center around $225K (some figures are base salary only). Posted figures are often base salary only; in-house general counsel pay usually adds a bonus, equity and other long-term incentives (LTI), so total compensation typically runs well above these ranges. Nationally, Major, Lindsey & Africa reports median total cash of $739,000 for public company general counsel and $500,000 at private companies. See our in-house counsel salaries guide for more.

Legal Recruiters in New York

Many general counsel and chief legal officer searches are run by retained executive recruiters. See the legal recruiters with offices in New York in our directory, or browse all 360+ firms in the legal recruiters directory.

The latest New York general counsel and chief legal officer jobs:

  • General Counsel - US at BVNK (New York, NY)
    on October 30, 2026

    About us: BVNK is the stablecoin-powered financial stack for enterprises. We're now part of Mastercard, and together we're building a network for every form of money – one that delivers more reach, more capability and more choice. We enable businesses to build financial products, unlock new markets, and move money in seconds across 130+ countries, with 40+ licenses for fiat and digital assets globally. Processing billions annually, we empower enterprises worldwide to send, receive, convert, and...

  • General Counsel at TickPick (New York, NY) – $225K–$250K
    on October 26, 2026

    Who We Are: Same Seats. Better Prices. Among the fastest growing technology companies, TickPick is reshaping the secondary ticket marketplace, putting money back in the wallets of live event-goers. Since inception, we have saved our customers over $55 million in service fees. Our BestPrice Guarantee backs up our promise to deliver better prices than our competition. For the last five years, TickPick has been named a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 award winner and has landed on lists of Inc....

  • General Counsel at Kamino (New York, NY)
    on October 26, 2026

    About Kamino Kamino's mission is to create liquidity and utility for every asset. We want the world's best investments to be available through the financial platforms people already trust, and we want investors to be able to borrow against what they own when they need liquidity, instead of having to sell. Today, the most valuable assets in the world are often the least useful to own. Trillions of dollars sit in private markets, behind high minimums and holding periods that can run for years....

  • General Counsel at NYC Kids RISE (New York, NY) – $210K–$253K
    on October 26, 2026

    General Counsel Job Description NYC Kids RISE is a nonprofit organization working with the City of New York and NYC Public Schools to manage the Save for College Program (the Program) - a universal wealth building platform for New York City neighborhoods. The Program that expands access to mainstream financial products; builds individual, family, and collective financial assets; provides financial education for families and students; and brings schools and communities together to support all...

  • General Counsel at Sourcepass (New York, NY)
    on October 25, 2026

    Description About Sourcepass Since Sourcepass was founded in 2020, we’ve been transforming how businesses experience IT. As a national managed service provider (MSP), we deliver far more than tech support. We help companies align their technology with their business goals, reduce risk, and unlock new levels of efficiency. Whether it’s a fast-growing startup or an established enterprise, Sourcepass provides the expertise, scalability, and human touch to help our clients thrive in a digital-first...

  • General Counsel at AKC - American Kennel Club (New York, NY) – $285K–$300K
    on October 23, 2026

    Position Summary: The American Kennel Club seeks a strategic, commercially minded General Counsel to serve as a trusted advisor to the President & CEO, Board of Directors, and executive leadership team. The successful candidate will bring substantial experience in corporate governance, commercial law, litigation and risk management, and executive-level legal counseling. The ideal candidate combines sound legal judgment with the ability to balance risk management with organizational growth and...

  • General Counsel at Stedi (New York, NY)
    on October 23, 2026

    We're building a new healthcare clearinghouse Stedi is the only headless clearinghouse and RCM engine. Headless means every part of our product is accessible via API. Developers and AI agents build their own interface on top of it. By offering modern, AI-ready APIs alongside traditional real-time and batch EDI processes, we enable both healthcare technology businesses and established players to exchange mission-critical transactions. Our clearinghouse product and customer-first approach have...

  • General Counsel at Jovia Financial Credit Union (New York, NY)
    on October 21, 2026

    General Counsel Join our team and begin writing your next success story with us. If you’re looking for a place where culture and leadership matter, look no further. Whether you work here, bank here, or are just getting to know us — this is what it feels like to be part of Jovia. We are Jovia Financial Credit Union. Our name evokes joy, a feeling of optimism, trust, and “banking on the bright side”. We are a new kind of credit union, one that combines service and value with the convenience that...

  • General Counsel at Legal Services NYC (New York, NY) – $172K–$222K
    on October 20, 2026

    Legal Services NYC (LSNYC) fights poverty and seeks racial, social and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. For over 50 years, we have challenged systemic injustices that trap people in poverty and provided legal services that help our clients meet basic needs for housing, income and economic security, family and immigration stability, education, and health care. LSNYC is the largest civil legal services provider in the country; our staff of more than 600 people in neighborhood-based...

  • General Counsel at ESPN (New York, NY) – $475K–$600K
    on October 19, 2026

    Job Requirements The General Counsel role has overall responsibility for legal matters affecting ESPN as part of The Walt Disney Company. Reporting to the Chief Legal and Global Affairs Officer of The Walt Disney Company, this position leads the legal support for the ESPN and Sports Content group, which acquires, produces, and distributes ESPN’s live sports programming, sports news, and original and non-scripted sports content across The Walt Disney Company’s direct-to-consumer and linear...

  • General Counsel at SemiAnalysis (New York, NY)
    on October 18, 2026

    Employment Type: Full-Time Work Setting: In-Office/Remote in the US Work Location: San Francisco, Chicago, New York Work Hours: Office hours About SemiAnalysis SemiAnalysis is an independent research and analysis firm specializing in the Semiconductor and AI industries. Our in-depth coverage spans the entire supply chain, from semiconductor fabrication processes to cutting-edge AI Models, software, and infrastructure. We are recognized as the leading authority on the semiconductor supply chain...

  • General Counsel at Masterworks (New York, NY)
    on October 18, 2026

    About Masterworks: Masterworks is a fintech platform that allows anyone to invest in SEC-qualified shares of multi-million dollar paintings by names like Banksy, Basquiat, and Picasso. Since launching in April 2019, we have securitized over $1.5 billion in world-class artworks. Masterworks has been covered by major media publications such as The New York Times, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, and the Financial Times. Our employees are based out of our offices at 1 World Trade Center in the...

  • General Counsel at Jackpot (New York, NY) – $180K–$200K
    on October 16, 2026

    ABOUT THE ROLE: The General Counsel is a hands-on role at the intersection of law, compliance, and public policy. You will be the company's primary in-house legal advisor, serve as its designated Compliance Officer, own our relationships with state regulators and lottery commissions, and lead our government affairs efforts as we grow into new states and products. Jackpot.com operates primarily in the US, with a UK holding company and affiliates in Malta and Serbia. As the group's legal officer...

  • General Counsel at Sydecar (New York, NY) – $300K–$330K
    on October 16, 2026

    Compensation: $300K - $330K About Us Sydecar is on a mission to transform the world of private markets. Our goal is to make these markets more accessible, transparent, and liquid, and we're achieving this by revolutionizing the way investment vehicles are created and executed. At Sydecar, we're not just a platform; we're a trusted partner in venture capital. We're dedicated to simplifying and standardizing the private investing experience, empowering capital allocators to discover and support...

  • General Counsel, Group at 500 Global (New York, NY) – $250K–$350K
    on October 14, 2026

    About 500 Global 500 Global is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies. With $2.1B+ in assets under management, 3,000+ portfolio companies across 80+ countries and team members in 26 countries, the firm combines Silicon Valley venture capital with deep local presence across emerging markets. About the Role The General Counsel, Group is the firm’s senior legal officer, owning the legal architecture of its highest-value decisions...

  • General Counsel at Verse Medical (New York, NY) – $350K
    on October 13, 2026

    Compensation: $350K Our Mission: Hospital-Quality Care, Everywhere. The healthcare industry still relies on faxes and phone tags to coordinate critical care for patients at home. We think patients and the clinicians who serve them deserve better than a system stuck in 1995. Verse Medical is building the modern software infrastructure to make it happen. We're a well-funded Series C company (backed by General Catalyst, SignalFire, and Sapphire Ventures) on a mission to heal a fragmented system....

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New York General Counsel Jobs FAQ

Where are general counsel jobs in New York concentrated?

Financial services, asset management, media and entertainment, technology, health care and nonprofits, with many public company headquarters in Manhattan.

What does a general counsel earn in New York?

Of the 19 general counsel openings GoInhouse listed in New York in late October 2026, 11 posted salary ranges, from $172K to $600K and a median midpoint of about $293K (some figures are base salary only). The 67 deputy, associate and assistant GC postings in New York that list a salary range center around $225K (some figures are base salary only). Nationally, Major, Lindsey & Africa reports median total cash of $739,000 for public company general counsel and $500,000 at private companies; our in-house counsel salaries guide has more.

Do recruiters fill New York GC jobs?

Many top GC and chief legal officer searches are run by retained executive recruiters. Our legal recruiters directory lists firms by city, including New York.

Updated October 2026.