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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$100K - $130K *

Elevate clinical trial success by overseeing site monitoring, ensuring compliance, and providing leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address site issues, enhance recruitment, and ma...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate clinical trial success by leading site monitoring efforts, ensuring compliance, and providing expert guidance to the CRA team. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve issues and enhance s...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Lead clinical trial monitoring efforts, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address site issues, manage budgets, and provide oversight. Drive successful study e...

Boston, MARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive efficiency and scalability in legal operations by optimizing processes, managing technology, and controlling costs. Lead cross-functional projects and enhance compliance initiatives to support t...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Engage as a Legal Solutions Architect, bridging legal expertise and product strategy. Collaborate with Sales and Product teams to enhance legal workflows, drive product development, and empower legal...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$155K - $175K *

Manage complex surety claims while providing legal support to underwriting and business leadership. Leverage strong claims experience and legal judgment to drive optimal outcomes in a fast-paced remot...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by managing complex litigation cases from inception to resolution. Collaborate with a dynamic team of litigators while enjoying remote work flexibility and opportunities for profes...

Charleston, WVRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $218K *

Optimize federal agency programs by leading strategic initiatives that enhance relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and driving advocacy efforts across mu...

Washington Metro, DCRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $145K *

Strategize initiatives to enhance workforce alignment and Agile practices, driving high performance in IT services for federal clients while fostering a collaborative culture and supporting strategic...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $275K *

Shape the future of legal practice by managing complex general liability litigation cases. Collaborate with a diverse team to deliver exceptional client service while advancing your career in a suppor...

Harrison, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Shape client success by leading complex consulting projects, integrating diverse workstreams into actionable insights, and driving high-quality deliverables while fostering team growth and managing st...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $200K *

Champion the development of a comprehensive economic policy plan for the AI era, addressing workforce changes, equitable gains, and funding strategies. Collaborate with researchers and policymakers to...

San Francisco, CARemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $160K *

Transform user experiences by leading product design for Army tech modernization. Own the design process from discovery to delivery, ensuring user needs align with mission outcomes while collaborating...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing high-quality legal advice and support to state agencies. Collaborate with diverse clients on complex legal issues while fostering a professional and inclusive...

Olympia, WARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team of Immigration Attorneys preparing complex employment-based cases. Leverage your legal expertise in EB1, EB2-NIW, and RFEs to impact clients across diverse backgrounds while thrivi...

Madison, WIRemote

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$184K - $254K *

Lead the charge in providing comprehensive legal support on AI initiatives, ensuring compliance and risk management while collaborating with cross-functional teams to establish best practices and gove...

RemoteRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $150K *

Shape the future of healthcare technology by leading clinical strategy initiatives to enhance drug diversion prevention and ensure patient privacy compliance. Drive impactful relationships, educate st...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $170K *

Lead the charge in managing complex contracts for a major program, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment. Collaborate with teams to develop proposals, negotiate terms, and maintain strong relati...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $150K *

Lead the charge in driving impactful cybersecurity and AI risk programs, managing multidisciplinary teams, and translating complex findings into executive insights while fostering client relationships...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$160K - $200K *

Drive Corporate Relations revenue growth by leading strategic partnerships and a high-performing team. Cultivate executive relationships, manage multi-million-dollar targets, and align market strategi...

Alameda, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $125K *

Lead the charge in overseeing a dynamic claims team, providing technical guidance and support to ensure efficient handling of bodily injury and litigation claims while fostering a culture of excellenc...

CanadaRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $106K *

Join a team that crafts compelling pitches and proposals for client-focused opportunities. Collaborate across business units in a dynamic environment, driving innovative solutions and business develop...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K *

Lead the charge in providing innovative legal solutions as a Litigation Attorney, managing cases from inception to resolution while collaborating with a dynamic team in a hybrid work environment that...

Tampa, FLRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$93K - $150K *

Drive impactful market research initiatives by leading client relationships, managing complex projects, and mentoring teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver strategic insights that enhance de...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $283K *

Lead the charge in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects, managing client relationships, overseeing construction management efforts, and ensuring program success through strategic planning an...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.