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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$82K - $135K *

Unlock potential by bridging researchers with compliance solutions, guiding them through onboarding and aligning technical needs with regulatory requirements to enhance research capabilities across di...

Madison, WIRemote

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

$85K - $95K *

Champion the adjudication of complex General Liability and Auto BI claims, ensuring timely resolutions and client satisfaction. Leverage industry expertise to deliver innovative solutions while foster...

Marlton, NJRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $148K *

Drive your career with impactful consulting in healthcare, enhancing operational efficiency and financial performance for provider organizations through data analysis and project management...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $150K *

Drive transformative initiatives in cancer care navigation. Influence strategic partnerships and implement scalable programs that enhance patient access to evidence-based care, ensuring equity across...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's redefining litigation by engaging in high-stakes defense work. Collaborate with seasoned litigators to master trial preparation and strategy, while representing diverse clients in c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$170K - $195K *

Elevate revenue growth by building strong relationships with law firms and corporations. Drive new business development through consultative sales, leveraging industry insights and collaboration with...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $135K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of regulatory operations, leading a dedicated team to ensure timely, compliant submissions and maintenance of Investigator Site Files, while driving process improv...

San Antonio, TXRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K *

Shape the future of employment compliance by leading I-9, E-Verify, and EEO initiatives. Drive proactive strategies, enhance training, and ensure audit readiness while supporting a diverse workforce a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$190K - $225K *

Champion transformational philanthropy by securing $5M+ gifts through strategic engagement with high-net-worth individuals and foundations. Collaborate across teams to align donor passions with organi...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $137K *

Lead the charge in crafting customer-centric marketing strategies that drive product adoption and engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful campaigns and insights, ensur...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$139K - $217K *

Join a dynamic team to drive the complete contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and profitability through strategic negotiation and risk management. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance process...

New Hampshire, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$124K - $199K *

Unlock potential by leading a comprehensive compliance management system, ensuring audit readiness and regulatory adherence across multiple domains while fostering cross-functional collaboration and s...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$215K - $289K *

Lead the charge in driving legal strategy and contract negotiations across all business units, ensuring compliance and supporting revenue growth through effective collaboration with sales, finance, an...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on environmental permitting and natural resource management. Collaborate on energy projects and infrastructure improvements while leveraging your...

Chelmsford, MARemote

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

$80K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team as a Commercial Insurance Specialist, where you'll assess business needs, recommend tailored insurance solutions, and build lasting client relationships while working remotely acro...

Green Bay, WIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$231K - $334K *

Lead as a national technical resource in estate, gift, and trust matters, collaborating with teams to provide expert guidance, conduct research, and develop tailored solutions for clients while enhanc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Unlock operational excellence by optimizing revenue processes and enhancing client experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive growth, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making thr...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $165K *

Shape the future of employment law by providing strategic legal guidance on compliance, litigation, and policy development. Collaborate with HR and business leaders to navigate complex workplace issue...

Dublin, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $220K *

Contribute to corporate security by designing, implementing, and maintaining robust security measures while collaborating with IT, engineering, and business teams to address and mitigate risks across...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$61K - $125K *

Support environmental planning initiatives by coordinating workflows, managing project trackers, and ensuring timely delivery of planning documents. Collaborate with experts to facilitate environmenta...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing complex government contracts, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and mitigate risks in a dynam...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$113K - $197K *

Lead regulatory and compliance oversight for Operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Collaborate with enterprise partners to enhance operational processes, implement automation, and drive contin...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $120K *

Manage a diverse portfolio of Canadian corporate immigration cases. Engage with clients on complex applications, ensuring compliance and strategic advice while fostering strong relationships across st...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$87K - $157K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing external audits for Risk Adjustment processes. Oversee audit deliverables, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure compliance while driving continuous improv...

Missouri, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $213K *

Manage and lead a team of legal professionals supporting complex commercial transactions and product development in Corporate Payments, ensuring compliance and risk management while fostering collabor...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.