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 - $224K *

The Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist at Fluor will oversee and manage regulatory permitting and environmental compliance for the California High-Speed Rail Authority's projects in the Centra...

California, USRemote

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

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform customer requirements into competitive proposals, ensuring compliance and enhancing business growth through strategic insights and efficient proces...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by ensuring compliance and driving tender excellence. Collaborate across teams to analyze requirements, prepare competitive bids, and engage with customers, all while contributing...

North Carolina, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Manage and optimize the administrative and financial operations of the Sponsored Programs division, enhancing funding levels and proposal output while ensuring compliance with policies and effective r...

Miami, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $126K *

Lead high-value proposal pursuits, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver compliant, persuasive responses. Utilize AI tools and project management skills to enhance win rates while mentoring j...

Illinois, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$199K - $321K *

Join a dynamic team to provide strategic legal counsel on diagnostics and medical devices, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and commercial strategies while collaborating across business units...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$141K - $177K *

Drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence by leading technology solutions, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring project success through effective management and innovative proble...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform mission execution across the Indo-Pacific by leading host-nation engagement and integration efforts. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to enhance planning, coordination, and problem-solv...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$73K - $140K *

Champion high-quality legal services by representing clients in court, mentoring junior attorneys, and developing case strategies. Collaborate with colleagues to advocate effectively for clients in va...

Carlsbad, NMRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $128K *

Support the Global Mobility team by managing international and domestic assignments, ensuring compliance with immigration and tax regulations while enhancing the assignee experience through effective...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $400K *

Elevate your career by managing the lifecycle of vendor agreements and contracts. Collaborate across departments to ensure compliance and streamline workflows, safeguarding business interests while mi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as a legal business partner, driving innovation in product and partner strategies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to navigate legal complexities in a fast-paced tech env...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $95K *

Transform workplace dynamics by managing employee and labor relations, conducting investigations, and ensuring compliance with labor laws. Collaborate with management to foster a fair and productive e...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $155K *

Analyze complex commercial claims, ensuring thorough investigations and effective resolutions. Collaborate with internal and external parties to manage litigated and non-litigated claims, leveraging s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Transform the renewable energy finance landscape by supporting capital solutions across debt and equity structures. Leverage your analytical skills to drive transactions and enhance client relationshi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $153K *

Join the legal frontline to defend insured clients and the Company! Handle complex bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, provide counsel, and stay updated on laws while collaborating with legal...

RemoteRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive efficiency and accuracy in document review processes by managing teams, optimizing workflows, and leveraging technology to enhance client satisfaction and reduce costs. Collaborate with stakehol...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$98K - $120K *

Lead the design and implementation of automated workflows using SharePoint, Power Apps, and Power BI. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance processes, provide training, and ensure seamless data int...

Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the CDI Department by acting as a clinical and technical resource, facilitating communication between customers and leadership, and ensuring operational standards are met through effective workfl...

New Orleans, LARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Create compelling, compliant proposals for federal contracts, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate technical concepts into persuasive narratives that meet government requirements and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$211K - $281K *

Champion regulatory excellence by leading U.S. FDA engagement and strategy for product development, ensuring timely approvals and compliance while driving cross-functional collaboration and organizati...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $200K *

Transform federal planning and permitting services by leading multidisciplinary teams, developing strategic growth initiatives, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while fostering i...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$170K - $195K *

Engage in strategic account acquisition for our Legal Technologies sector, focusing on sourcing, qualifying, and closing new enterprise accounts. Drive revenue growth through complex sales cycles whil...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$97K - $180K *

Lead the charge in transforming business processes through strategic analysis and project management. Collaborate with senior leaders to design impactful solutions that enhance operational efficiency...

Arizona, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$71K - $125K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team focused on delivering impactful capital projects. Collaborate across departments to manage contracts for construction and professional services, ensurin...

Leesburg, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 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.