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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$125K - $150K *

Champion clinical innovation by leading Phase I-IV studies, utilizing advanced statistical methods to drive insights and enhance decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure succ...

Cambridge, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Champion the management and execution of complex e-discovery projects, collaborating with legal teams to ensure successful outcomes. Oversee multiple projects while mentoring a team, maintaining quali...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining operational efficiency by architecting robust internal tools and applying AI to real-world challenges. You'll lead technical direction, drive impactful decisions, and enh...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$340K - $380K *

Drive corporate legal excellence by overseeing SEC reporting, governance, and strategic transactions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and support business development in a...

South San Francisco, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion effective legal defense strategies by managing insurance lawsuits, ensuring optimal outcomes. Collaborate with internal teams to prepare legal documentation and deliver sound opinions to supp...

Houston, TXRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$190K - $220K *

Lead the charge in providing strategic legal guidance on complex commercial contracts, enhancing efficiency and compliance while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$98K - $138K *

Partner with us to implement advanced Appian solutions, guiding clients through design and integration while enhancing internal processes. Leverage your expertise to drive technical success and mentor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic team in specialty claims, balancing management and hands-on support. Drive operational excellence through mentorship, technical expertise, and innovative solution...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$153K - $170K *

Join our dynamic Legal team as a Senior Counsel, where you'll draft agreements, advise on compliance and privacy, and leverage AI to enhance efficiency. Collaborate with business teams to streamline p...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading IT SOX compliance and enhancing global security culture. Balance technical auditing with advocacy, ensuring financial integrity and regulatory adherence while fostering a r...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $130K *

Drive your career forward by leading federal proposal efforts from start to finish. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling, compliant proposals for defense and civilian sectors...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $125K *

Drive success by managing the full subcontract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and collaboration with project teams to support federal, state, and local contracts in a dynamic environment...

Arlington, VARemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $157K *

Unlock the potential of quality improvement initiatives by analyzing trends and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance Medicare quality ratings and member experiences through strategic program imp...

Missouri, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $158K *

Champion the Alteryx platform by ensuring secure, efficient operations and integration across enterprise analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data-driven decision-making and a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform self-service capabilities by managing and enhancing ServiceNow functionalities, ensuring seamless customer experiences through effective ticket routing, knowledge management, and automation...

Chicago, ILRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K *

Contribute to high-impact proposal development by crafting persuasive narratives that align with client needs and competitive positioning, ensuring compliance and strategic messaging throughout the pr...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $90K *

Analyze and deliver data management solutions to support public health research, utilizing advanced statistical software and collaborating with project leaders to enhance data quality and reporting fo...

Massachusetts, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform intelligence analysis by leveraging your expertise and analytical skills. Collaborate with a dynamic team to support critical missions, utilizing advanced technology and methodologies to dri...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$79K - $127K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing health research through innovative statistical analysis and mentoring. Collaborate with investigators to design studies, prepare publications, and present fin...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $95K *

Champion the hiring process by managing interview logistics, collaborating with talent partners, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience. Your role is pivotal in shaping the company's hiring engi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$73K - $132K *

Drive organizational change by analyzing processes, engaging stakeholders, and implementing effective strategies. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure successful adoptio...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Execute comprehensive program management for a critical Air Force contract, leading a diverse team to ensure compliance, quality, and performance across multiple global operations while maintaining 24...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$132K - $237K *

Join a dynamic team to architect and implement global security compliance frameworks, driving enterprise-wide initiatives and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards across complex cloud environmen...

Cambridge, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $85K *

Optimize partnerships with healthcare entities to enhance cancer care access and outcomes, while driving strategic initiatives and influencing policy through collaborative efforts across the cancer ca...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $128K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic leadership and technical expertise to enhance school food operations, ensuring successful implementation of sustainable, scratch-cooked meal programs across dis...

Boulder, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.