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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$80K - $95K *

Lead the Washington operations center to drive revenue growth, optimize staffing, and enhance client relations. Ensure high-quality service delivery while managing performance metrics and overseeing o...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $105K *

Shape impactful insights through analytics, driving data-informed decisions for healthcare clients. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance marketing performance and audience understanding...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $220K *

Shape the future of customer solutions by leading implementations and driving adoption of innovative technologies. Collaborate with teams to deliver tailored architectural designs that meet strategic...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Join a pioneering team to build an AI-enabled care delivery platform, bridging clinical expertise and engineering to create safe, effective patient care solutions. Drive innovation from concept to pro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $165K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic partnerships that enhance revenue and pipeline growth. Collaborate across teams to co-sell and deliver value through technology alliances, ensuring successful par...

Montana, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $175K *

Lead the future of talent acquisition by shaping strategic recruiting initiatives, overseeing full-cycle processes, and enhancing hiring outcomes across multiple offices. Drive workforce planning and...

Washington DC, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Drive your career forward by leading client engagement and market development in Knowledge & Research Services. Build relationships, shape client needs, and oversee impactful programs while collaborat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape strategic growth by identifying and pursuing federal contracting opportunities. Leverage industry relationships and market insights to drive business development initiatives and enhance corporat...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in optimizing procurement processes for federal contracts, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with stakeholders to source, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships, driv...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping evidence strategies and insights in health economics and outcomes research. Lead client engagements, oversee analytics, and drive impactful decision-making in biopharma and...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Explore a pivotal role in transforming tax compliance into operational confidence. Collaborate with senior Sales Engineers to engage enterprise clients, addressing complex challenges and delivering ta...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$204K - $327K *

Drive innovative legal solutions as a key partner for AI and product teams, providing comprehensive guidance on regulatory challenges and product development. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$65K - $121K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex contracts for government projects. You'll oversee proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and compliance, ensuring effective collaboration across...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$113K - $197K *

Shape the future of healthcare by leading AI initiatives that enhance operations and patient outcomes. Drive innovation, mentor teams, and establish technical standards across machine learning, NLP, a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K - $115K *

Transform the leasing landscape by driving product adoption and broker engagement. As a key partner, you'll enhance AI tools, ensure data accuracy, and build relationships that empower brokers to deli...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 days ago

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

$148K - $193K *

Join a dynamic team as a Program Manager, leading complex projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, manage resources, and drive innovation while ensuring client sat...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing client relationships and program performance, ensuring timely delivery of medications. Oversee budgets, facilitate communication between stakeholders, and drive successful...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform the workplace by aligning HR strategies with business goals. Collaborate with leaders to enhance employee engagement, manage complex relations, and drive compliance while supporting multiple...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $90K *

Champion client well-being by providing emotional support and treatment plans in individual or group settings. Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure integrated care and maintain accurate...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$100K - $120K *

Engage with diverse teams to enhance data security practices and governance. Drive control auditing and automation, ensuring compliance with information security policies while fostering collaboration...

North Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$157K - $298K *

Take ownership of global commercial agreements in a hybrid role driving customer engagements and providing P&L support while ensuring compliance and strategic communication across diverse stakeholders...

Connecticut, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $275K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic legal team focused on medical malpractice. Leverage your expertise to draft documents, analyze cases, and communicate effectively with clients and courts while en...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Transform your legal career by engaging in complex medical malpractice litigation. Collaborate with a dynamic team, develop defense strategies, and represent clients in court while enjoying flexible w...

Saint Louis, MORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Drive program operations support by managing logistics, personnel processes, and documentation for a dynamic public health initiative. Collaborate with leadership to enhance efficiency and ensure comp...

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Yesterday

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

$91K - $160K *

Lead the charge in procurement excellence, ensuring compliance and best value for the Lab's operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage complex contracts and support socio-economic i...

Upton, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.