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 - $95K *

Advance the intake process by managing conflicts analysis, ensuring timely responses, and supporting new client matters. Collaborate with attorneys and staff to uphold high service standards across mu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of generative AI by providing strategic legal guidance across product, partnerships, and commercial initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and dr...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Collaborate with clients to optimize vendor contracts, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation while leveraging legal expertise and project management skills in a dynamic, remote environment...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$86K - $146K *

Shape the future of legal content by leveraging your expertise in Capital Markets and M&A. Collaborate with a dynamic team to create high-quality resources that empower Canadian legal professionals an...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $275K *

Elevate your legal career by joining a dynamic team of civil litigation attorneys. Collaborate across diverse practice areas, leveraging your skills in a flexible environment that values innovation an...

San Diego, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $275K *

Unlock potential by managing diverse civil litigation cases across various practice areas. Collaborate with a dynamic team, leveraging strong litigation skills and academic excellence to deliver excep...

Carlsbad, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $275K *

Advance your career by joining a dynamic team of civil litigators. Collaborate on diverse cases in various practice areas, leveraging your litigation skills in a supportive environment that values pro...

Marlton, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $275K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of civil litigation. Leverage your expertise in various practice areas, collaborate with driven professionals, and take ownership of impactful cases while enjoyin...

Livingston, NJRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $275K *

Join a team that's redefining legal excellence by managing complex cases in State and Federal courts. Leverage cutting-edge AI tools and conduct in-depth research to support innovative legal strategie...

Irvine, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Champion a dynamic litigation practice with a focus on employment and commercial law. Engage in diverse legal matters, collaborate with clients, and contribute to office growth in a supportive, flexib...

Middleton, WIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by joining a dynamic team of civil litigation attorneys. Contribute to impactful cases while enjoying flexible work options and a supportive environment that fosters professiona...

Dallas, TXRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $275K *

Join a dynamic team of civil litigation attorneys, contributing your expertise in a collaborative environment. Ideal for self-starters with strong writing and litigation skills, this role offers oppor...

Harrison, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $275K *

Grow your career with opportunities for Litigation Attorneys, leveraging expertise across various practice areas to handle complex cases in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates should thrive...

Buffalo, NYRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

Advance your career by leading public policy initiatives and government relations efforts, shaping complex political strategies in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with teams to drive enterprise...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$150K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping global regulatory strategy for rare disease therapies. In this pivotal role, you'll lead submissions and agency interactions across the US, EU, UK, and Japan, driving execut...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $190K *

Join us in shaping the future of Fair Lending solutions. Drive product strategy, deliver expert analysis, and enhance client outcomes while navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Your expertise wil...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$132K - $182K *

Shape the future of MSSP partner agreements by modernizing frameworks, guiding negotiations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance revenue strategies and streamline contract process...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion your career by collaborating with a national trial team to defend major corporations in high-stakes litigation. Gain diverse experience across industries while developing targeted defense str...

Austin, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Engage with diverse practice areas by providing litigation support for complex civil cases, leveraging your strong skills in writing, research, and persuasive speaking while working within a team-orie...

Franklin, TNRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by joining a dynamic team of civil litigators, specializing in various practice areas. Collaborate with driven professionals to deliver exceptional legal services while honing your...

Oklahoma City, OKRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$61K - $101K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on financial management, internal controls, and fraud risk. Collaborate with federal clients to enhance processes and drive measurable outcomes in au...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive evidence-based healthcare improvements by leading evaluations and strategic analyses. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance Military Health System outcomes through expert consultat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in strategic pre-award contracting, driving compliance and operational excellence. Oversee a high-performing team while collaborating across functions to enhance efficiency and support...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K *

Shape the future of business analysis by connecting program needs with technical solutions. Leverage your Salesforce expertise to enhance workflows, gather requirements, and collaborate with stakehold...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $140K *

Engineer innovative health care delivery policies through quantitative analysis, leading projects that influence Medicare and Medicaid systems. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate and...

Durham, NCRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.