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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$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic legal team to manage contracts, compliance, and governance. Collaborate with leadership to enhance legal processes and mitigate risks in a fast-paced environment, making a significant i...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $121K *

Champion legal operations excellence by driving process improvements, metrics establishment, and AI integration to enhance workflow efficiencies and support the Legal team in dynamic, fast-paced envir...

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Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Empower clients by managing high-stakes Lemon Law litigation, guiding cases from strategy to trial. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver exceptional legal representation for manufacturers and co...

California, USRemote

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $225K *

Pioneer innovative design solutions as a Staff Product Designer, driving AI-powered workflows and enhancing user experiences in a complex legal tech environment. Collaborate closely with engineering t...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $140K *

Champion the future of immigration law by providing expert representation for clients seeking benefits before USCIS and EOIR. Leverage your experience in a hybrid role that balances remote work with i...

San Diego, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing and optimizing project-level agreements, ensuring compliance and efficiency in contracting processes while supporting global operations and client needs in a dynamic legal...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of social justice by leading a vital project supporting survivors of gender-based violence. Oversee legal representation, mentor staff, and engage with diverse communities to foster e...

San Francisco, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$152K - $223K *

Support the Privacy Team by providing legal counsel on data processing agreements, privacy assessments, and compliance with privacy laws. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance privacy pro...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Champion legal excellence by providing comprehensive support across various law areas, including contracts, mergers, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver timely counse...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$60K - $125K *

Drive client engagement by connecting individuals with essential legal services. Utilize your sales expertise to build trust, overcome objections, and close deals in a fast-paced environment focused o...

New Orleans, LARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $175K *

Unlock your potential by representing diverse legal matters in insurance defense. Collaborate with senior attorneys, conduct depositions, and foster client relationships in a supportive environment wi...

Walnut Creek, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$65K - $96K *

Empower compliance processes by preparing complex government filings, mentoring team members, and ensuring accuracy, while maintaining high service standards and developing knowledge of intricate comp...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of legal innovation, providing in-house counsel for diverse portfolios. Tackle a variety of legal challenges, from contract negotiations to compliance, while suppor...

Florida, USRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$47K - $146K *

Empower your career by managing the full lifecycle of lateral attorney recruiting. Collaborate with leadership to attract top talent, streamline processes, and enhance diversity hiring initiatives whi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$74K - $137K *

Transform creative production by integrating AI capabilities to enhance workflows, ensuring efficient content generation and delivery. Collaborate across teams to establish standards and scalable solu...

Mclean, VARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$70K - $126K *

Play a key role in ensuring compliance and integrity across healthcare programs. Collaborate with partners to assess risks, conduct audits, and drive corrective actions while promoting awareness of co...

Missouri, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$122K - $150K *

Lead impactful legal initiatives to support public housing, managing eviction cases and providing guidance on Fair Housing laws. Collaborate with teams to enhance tenant protections and ensure complia...

Los Angeles, CARemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Manage cradle-to-grave contract administration, guiding stakeholders on compliance and performance while supporting government contracts and negotiations to ensure alignment with business objectives a...

Wilmington, MARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Execute project development and implementation, managing budgets, schedules, and vendor tasks while ensuring quality standards and fostering collaboration across teams and clients...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion end-to-end contract management and corporate compliance, driving legal support for commercial and federal agreements while collaborating across departments to ensure efficient deal closure an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $186K *

Partner with us to defend insurance lawsuits, prepare legal documents, and provide expert opinions. This role requires strong litigation skills and the ability to manage complex cases in New Jersey co...

West Orange, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming legal operations by advising corporate legal departments on strategy, technology, and process improvements. Drive complex engagements, build trusted relationships, and...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$153K - $210K *

Transform your career by partnering with teams to drive strategic growth through legal expertise in healthcare contracts, negotiations, and compliance. Collaborate with leadership to optimize performa...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$71K - $96K *

Optimize technical documentation processes for the Solid Rocket Motor program, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with engineering teams to gather data, maintain product information, and pr...

Huntsville, ALRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$130K - $170K *

Transform your legal career by supporting clients in complex litigation. Collaborate with senior attorneys on wage-and-hour cases, conduct research, and prepare for court appearances while ensuring st...

St. Paul, MNRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.