Explore Legal Specialist Jobs

Find your next opportunity among Legal Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more on Ladders. Employers rely on legal specialists to interpret regulations, manage risk, support transactions, and help teams make sound decisions. Explore vetted openings across industries and discover roles that align with your expertise, experience, and career goals.

What Does a Legal Specialist Do?

Legal Specialist is a broad job title covering professionals who provide focused legal, regulatory, or operational expertise. Responsibilities vary by organization and may include reviewing contracts, researching laws and regulations, preparing legal documents, coordinating matter workflows, supporting litigation, and advising business partners on compliance requirements. Some positions are designed for attorneys, while others emphasize paralegal, contract management, privacy, or compliance experience.

Common Legal Specialist Roles

Specializations can include contract and commercial law, corporate governance, employment law, intellectual property, privacy and data protection, regulatory compliance, and litigation support. Job titles may include Contracts Specialist, Corporate Legal Specialist, Privacy Specialist, Legal Operations Specialist, and Regulatory Affairs Specialist. Review each listing for the specific qualifications, practice area, and scope of responsibility.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers often value strong legal research, writing, analysis, organization, and communication skills. Depending on the role, qualifications may include a law degree or bar admission, paralegal training, contract lifecycle management experience, knowledge of relevant regulations, or familiarity with legal research and document management tools. The ability to explain complex requirements clearly and collaborate across teams is useful in many legal specialist positions.

Find Legal Specialist Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compare responsibilities and qualifications, then focus your search by specialization, industry, location, and work arrangement. Job requirements and compensation vary by employer, experience level, and market, so review each listing carefully to find roles suited to your background.

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$76K - $89K *

Join a team that supports attorneys with administrative excellence, ensuring efficient document processing and client communication. Thrive in a dynamic environment while managing multiple tasks and d...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$76K - $89K *

Support a dynamic legal team by providing essential administrative and secretarial services. Collaborate effectively, manage multiple tasks, and ensure timely document processing in a fast-paced envir...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $140K *

Elevate the quality and consistency of implementation by leading a team of specialists, ensuring high standards in customer delivery, and fostering collaboration across functions to enhance the overal...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Transform Texas civil litigation by leveraging your expertise to enhance technology adoption and streamline workflows. Collaborate with legal leaders to shape innovative tools that improve practice ef...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Lead transformative initiatives in Texas civil litigation, leveraging 6+ years of expertise to enhance technology adoption and streamline processes. Collaborate with legal professionals to shape innov...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by leveraging your 6+ years of Texas civil litigation expertise to drive technology adoption and process improvements, shaping the future of legal practice in the Texas market through...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $100K *

Lead the charge in delivering comprehensive legal research services, training, and support to lawyers and students. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance research methodologies and stay updated o...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$84K - $99K *

Support impactful litigation and advocacy projects aimed at defending democracy. Collaborate with diverse teams to manage case files, conduct research, and draft legal documents while contributing to...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $90K *

Unlock your potential by supporting legal operations and compliance teams through diverse responsibilities, including litigation, regulatory management, and contract oversight, ensuring efficient deli...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$95K - $115K *

Empower legal teams through comprehensive research support, leveraging advanced tools and resources to enhance legal research efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration across disciplines while fostering...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $225K *

Shape the future of legal tech by bridging legal needs with AI workflows. Collaborate with customers and product teams to enhance onboarding and streamline legal processes, ensuring accuracy and relia...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Develop your expertise in managing complex business structures and documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance client experiences and streamline processes in a fast-paced legal e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing complex litigated commercial liability claims, ensuring compliance and effective communication while driving resolution strategies in a dynamic, paperless environment...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $105K *

Transform legal support by providing essential administrative assistance to a dynamic litigation team. Leverage your expertise to ensure smooth operations, manage complex documents, and facilitate tri...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $125K *

Support legal teams by managing administrative tasks, coordinating workflows, and ensuring efficient communication. Foster strong relationships with clients and colleagues while maintaining high stand...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $125K *

Join a dynamic team as you support legal professionals by managing workflows, coordinating communications, and ensuring efficient office procedures. Your expertise will enhance client relationships an...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $97K *

Manage high-level legal support for attorneys, ensuring efficient workflow, document preparation, and client coordination. Collaborate with teams to enhance service delivery while maintaining professi...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $90K *

Elevate your career by supporting attorneys in a dynamic law firm. Utilize your legal expertise to manage case files, conduct research, and communicate with clients, all while ensuring accuracy and ef...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $85K *

Empower a dynamic legal team by providing high-level support in litigation and administrative tasks, ensuring efficient management of complex files and deadlines while delivering exceptional service t...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $90K *

Join us to provide essential legal and administrative support to attorneys, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality document management in a dynamic, paperless environment. Your expertise will...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$64K - $100K *

Lead the charge in managing conflicts of interest for lateral candidates, conducting thorough research and analysis to support risk management initiatives while collaborating with teams to ensure comp...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$64K - $100K *

Join our team to support critical risk management by conducting research, analyzing conflicts, and generating reports for lateral candidate onboarding. Collaborate with professionals to resolve confli...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$64K - $100K *

Empower the firm's risk management by conducting thorough conflicts research, analyzing results, and generating reports to support the onboarding of lateral candidates while collaborating with various...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$64K - $100K *

Lead the charge in managing conflicts of interest for lateral candidates, conducting thorough research and analysis to support risk management initiatives while collaborating with teams to ensure seam...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$102K *

Transform the legislative landscape by drafting and analyzing bills, ensuring legal sufficiency, and collaborating with Senate staff to produce high-quality legislation in a dynamic, nonpartisan envir...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Legal Specialist do?question toggle

    A Legal Specialist applies focused legal, regulatory, or operational knowledge to work such as contract review, legal research, compliance support, document preparation, privacy matters, or litigation coordination. Duties depend on the employer and specialization.

  • What qualifications are needed for Legal Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary. Some roles require a law degree and bar admission, while others seek paralegal education, contract management or compliance experience, and strong research, writing, and organizational skills. Check each job listing for its specific criteria.

  • What types of Legal Specialist jobs are available?question toggle

    Common areas include contracts, corporate governance, employment law, privacy, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, legal operations, and litigation support.

  • Do Legal Specialist jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compensation for Legal Specialist roles varies by location, employer, specialization, and experience, so review the salary details in each listing.

  • How can I find the right Legal Specialist role?question toggle

    Compare job responsibilities and required qualifications, and narrow your search by practice area, industry, location, and work arrangement. Tailor your résumé to highlight relevant legal expertise and measurable results.