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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$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team focused on environmental permitting. Support diverse projects across New England, leveraging your expertise in regulatory compliance and public engageme...

Chelmsford, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$119K - $175K *

Unlock strategic value through effective vendor management and resource optimization, enhancing the firm's research and information capabilities while collaborating across teams to drive innovation an...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$122K *

Champion clinical excellence by leading large teams, ensuring strategic alignment, and driving patient recruitment while mitigating risks in clinical operations for successful study execution...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$160K - $201K *

Shape the future of global disputes management by leading a dynamic team focused on employment and litigation matters across diverse jurisdictions. Drive strategic initiatives while collaborating with...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $157K *

Grow your career with our FP&A Systems team, designing innovative EPM solutions and enhancing financial planning processes. Collaborate with various stakeholders to optimize efficiency and ensure data...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $167K *

Champion innovative investment solutions by driving product onboarding and due diligence across key platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance client engagement and maximize opportunities in the US...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$165K - $250K *

Join a dynamic EPL litigation team, leveraging 5+ years of experience to manage cases, engage clients, and drive successful outcomes in a collaborative environment. Your proactive approach and strong...

Los Angeles, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $150K *

Pioneer comprehensive NEPA reviews and guide federal actions by leading multidisciplinary teams through environmental planning, analysis, and compliance. Your expertise will drive decisions impacting...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $165K *

Engage clients by driving revenue through consultative sales, building strong relationships with law firms and corporations. Leverage industry insights to anticipate needs and deliver tailored solutio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Drive sustained growth as a key commercial leader by executing innovative revenue strategies, generating new client opportunities, and expanding market presence in the evolving data center and AI infr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$88K - $150K *

Lead contract management initiatives by drafting, negotiating, and overseeing agreements while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and support strategic legal operations in...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$73K - $100K *

Accelerate progress at workforce development by managing training programs and initiatives that enhance public health laboratory capabilities. Collaborate with partners to design, implement, and evalu...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to provide legal and regulatory guidance in mortgage lending and insurance. You'll research, advise, and manage compliance matters while collaborating with stakeholders to mitigate risks...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career as a Governance Administrator, managing contract reviews and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure legal adherence and streamline processes in a dynamic, re...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in optimizing claims management by leveraging technology and analytics. Oversee a high-performing team, ensuring operational effectiveness and compliance across multiple lines of busin...

Atlanta, GARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Engage with a dynamic CRO to oversee clinical monitoring and enhance site performance. Foster relationships, ensure compliance with regulations, and lead a team in delivering quality outcomes in clini...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$87K - $109K *

Optimize global regulatory activities for medical devices, ensuring compliance in labeling, UDI, and product data. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product registrations and maintain...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$128K - $160K *

Drive operational excellence and customer satisfaction by managing services teams, optimizing project delivery, and enhancing client engagement strategies for government clients, ensuring alignment wi...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$76K - $110K *

Transform strategies into compelling proposals by leading content development, managing schedules, and collaborating with technical teams to ensure alignment with client needs and compliance, while en...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $220K *

Lead the charge in managing litigation strategies and compliance, overseeing outside counsel, and providing proactive legal guidance on employment and liability matters to mitigate risks and resolve d...

Louisville, KYRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Engineer innovative Microsoft 365 solutions, optimizing collaboration and productivity. Lead SharePoint Online implementations, manage client projects, and drive automation with Power Platform to enha...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$83K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to drive insurance product design and implementation. Collaborate cross-functionally to manage projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals while facilitating effective busine...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $145K *

Advance your career by leading strategic partnerships and managing fiscal sponsorship projects. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes while providing expert guidance...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape global trade compliance strategies by overseeing export controls, sanctions, and customs regulations. Lead initiatives to ensure adherence to laws while advising leadership on complex transactio...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$88K - $112K *

Drive the development and execution of a comprehensive enterprise risk management program, collaborating across global functions to enhance risk governance, reporting, and education while maintaining...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

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.