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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$146K - $269K *

Lead the charge in enhancing long-term care management strategies, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective healthcare outcomes while guiding a dedicated team to improve member and provider experiences a...

Indiana, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $160K *

Unlock the potential of global quoting processes by owning the end-to-end CPQ workflow. Drive innovation and efficiency through Salesforce integrations, leading implementation projects while enhancing...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $130K *

Transform complex technical concepts into compelling federal proposals. Collaborate with leadership and SMEs to ensure compliance and clarity from kickoff to delivery, enhancing win themes and value p...

Fairfax, VARemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $196K *

Engage with sector leadership to provide proactive Safety, Health & Environmental oversight and guidance. Drive compliance with federal regulations, enhance risk management, and create a robust safety...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$134K - $197K *

Lead strategic compliance initiatives for federal customers, ensuring security and regulatory adherence. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage audits, and influence executive decisions to maint...

Fields, ORRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$69K - $125K *

Optimize site deployment for FAA NextGen programs by leading coordination, communication, and technical support. Ensure successful installation, maintenance, and certification of systems while managin...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$173K - $310K *

Transform clinical AI solutions by leveraging your expertise in patient care and research. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance clinical accuracy and support strategic partnerships, ensuring the...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $90K *

Champion the analysis and resolution of complex liability claims, ensuring timely adjudication and client satisfaction. Collaborate with a dedicated team while leveraging industry expertise across mul...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$127K - $172K *

Elevate health outcomes by managing membership operations and compliance. Lead strategic initiatives, streamline processes, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance the national organ donation and...

Maryland, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing project efficiency and effectiveness. Support PMO processes and tools while collaborating across departments to ensure successful project delivery aligned wit...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$81K - $106K *

Unlock potential by leading complex cultural resource projects, ensuring high-quality compliance services and technical excellence, while mentoring staff and fostering business growth in a supportive...

Montana, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $156K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee complex software deployments, ensuring governance and stakeholder engagement across multiple sites. Drive successful outcomes for strategic customers while managing...

Tucson, AZRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $145K *

Lead strategic communications initiatives for purpose-driven clients, managing relationships and executing impactful campaigns. Drive policy proposals and content development while overseeing a talent...

Washington, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $110K *

Unlock potential by driving new business sales in a dynamic, AI-enabled environment. Own your territory, create a robust pipeline, and engage sophisticated buyers to deliver consistent revenue growth...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$81K - $106K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering top-notch cultural resources compliance services. You'll lead projects, mentor staff, and develop innovative solutions while ensuring adherence to industry s...

Idaho, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $150K *

Shape your career by managing clinical research studies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones efficiently and effectively...

Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $130K *

Elevate financial management and strategic planning efforts by providing expert analysis, guidance, and support for budget formulation and execution within a dynamic team focused on mission delivery f...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower the clinical support team by coordinating complex cases, mentoring junior counselors, and enhancing protocols. Your expertise will drive effective communication and quality standards in geneti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $185K *

Shape the future of oncology solutions by leading product strategy and execution for a groundbreaking genomic profiling product line, driving innovation and enhancing patient care through cross-functi...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of data protection by leading a high-performing team of analysts. Drive incident response, enhance security strategies, and collaborate with clients to mitigate risks in a fast-paced...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Lead critical evaluations of aerospace vehicle subsystems, ensuring safety and performance through rigorous analysis and collaboration with engineering teams. Drive hazard assessments and verification...

Centennial, CORemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $250K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of labor relations through strategic partnerships and expert counsel, providing comprehensive support in all areas of employment law for a diverse clientele...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $160K *

Lead high-impact project management initiatives in the Digital Infrastructure sector, providing expert advisory support, coordinating client contracts, and enhancing workflow efficiency to deliver top...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$170K - $230K *

Drive strategic growth and innovation in AI-enabled assessment and workforce solutions. Lead high-impact projects, foster collaboration, and enhance AIR's national leadership in education and workforc...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $135K *

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New York, NYRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.