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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$90K - $105K *

Partner with us to provide exceptional administrative support to a VP, managing complex calendars, travel logistics, and cross-functional relationships while ensuring smooth operations and effective c...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving client success by building trusted partnerships, understanding client objectives, and ensuring seamless delivery of services. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance sati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Champion the development of clinical operations by managing a network of providers, establishing policies, and enhancing quality programs. Collaborate with leadership to ensure operational excellence...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $100K *

Help us lead the proposal process for RFPs and similar solicitations, coordinating resources across teams to create compelling, compliant responses that drive revenue and increase win rates through ef...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$74K - $130K *

Drive procurement excellence by managing software assets, contracts, and vendor relationships. Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient workflows and budget management while enhancing procurement pr...

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

$130K - $155K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Champion superior client service by managing eDiscovery projects, coordinating teams, and strategizing solutions to meet client goals. Build strong relationships and ensure seamless communication betw...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$170K - $200K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$151K - $178K *

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$94K - $102K *

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$66K - $106K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$94K - $117K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $160K *

Lead critical evaluations of biological risks, mentor junior specialists, and ensure high-quality labeling for AI safety classifiers in a dynamic life-sciences environment focused on biodefense and bi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$241K - $448K *

Drive the Americas Commercial Legal team, leading negotiations on complex software agreements while fostering collaboration and developing talent. Engage with stakeholders to ensure legal alignment an...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$115K - $130K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $183K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

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

$56K - $104K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$56K - $104K *

Elevate your career by serving as a strategic partner to financial professionals, driving growth and client success through consultative sales and relationship management across your territory. Make a...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $157K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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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.