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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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$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic oversight of government contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS while driving risk mitigation and profitability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance contract manage...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's dedicated to expanding our Environmental Impairment Liability book. Leverage your underwriting expertise to drive growth, mentor junior staff, and collaborate across departments to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Partner with us to showcase cutting-edge workforce management solutions, leveraging your pre-sales expertise and presentation skills to drive value for prospective clients in a dynamic, fast-paced env...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$65K - $96K *

Advance leadership development by designing impactful programs and coaching talent. Collaborate with teams to enhance learning experiences and drive measurable success in succession planning and organ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing enterprise IAM governance. You'll oversee access reviews, ensure compliance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen security controls and d...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead security engagements focused on Penetration Testing. Manage projects from initiation to reporting, mentor junior consultants, and enhance client relationships while delivering high-quality securi...

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$118K - $180K *

Drive environmental compliance and oversight for construction projects across the South and Southeast. Collaborate with teams to ensure adherence to regulations, manage inspections, and promote sustai...

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$134K - $249K *

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Missouri, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $100K *

Lead impactful legal cases by managing diverse practice areas in a fully remote environment. Collaborate with a supportive team while driving client advocacy and achieving results through strategic le...

Colorado, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Support a dynamic legal team by managing cases across multiple states, focusing on Medicaid, civil litigation, and estate claims. Enjoy a remote work environment with opportunities for professional gr...

Greenville, SCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to client advocacy and legal excellence. This role offers the opportunity to manage diverse cases in a fully remote environment, fostering long-term growth and collaborati...

Fayetteville, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Develop and manage legal cases in a remote setting, focusing on Medicaid, civil litigation, and estate claims. Collaborate with clients and courts while maintaining high standards of advocacy and orga...

Richmond, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

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Charlotte, NCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

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Wilmington, NCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$86K - $165K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $130K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $90K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $249K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $109K *

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

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$79K - $148K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$70K - $109K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of market access by developing value stories for innovative therapies. Gain hands-on experience in health economics, pricing, and outcomes to ensure patients rece...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $150K *

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  •   5 - 7 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.