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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$83K - $110K *

Lead operational excellence by managing complex training programs and enhancing processes for a statewide initiative, ensuring effective communication and client engagement while fostering a high-perf...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $145K *

Transform enterprise learning by leading a team to design impactful solutions. Drive employee development, align training with business goals, and optimize learning technologies for enhanced performan...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Optimize regulatory compliance and legal operations in healthcare. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to industry standards while driving efficiency and effectiveness in legal...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform client relationships by managing pharmaceutical programs, overseeing staff, and ensuring operational excellence. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance program performance while adhering t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$220K - $250K *

Lead the charge in building and scaling a partner implementation ecosystem, overseeing managers and ensuring high-quality delivery for finance software implementations. Drive team development and part...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Advance impactful medical communications by crafting precise, engaging content. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and alignment with client objectives while mentoring junior s...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of litigation support services. Join a dynamic team dedicated to client success, driving sales strategies, and enhancing customer satisfaction while achieving pers...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by becoming a trusted advisor in litigation support services, driving sales growth through client engagement, strategic partnerships, and expert knowledge in Electronic Data Discovery...

Seattle, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in developing and managing enterprise proposals and plans, ensuring compliance and quality across submissions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance win strategies and dri...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Transform the finance function by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing staffing, and enhancing profitability. Oversee accounting, reporting, and treasury operations while driving disciplined cost...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as you manage high-severity casualty claims, navigating complex liability issues and litigation. Collaborate with teams to drive innovative solutions while ensuring exceptional s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$154K - $278K *

Unlock potential by leading technical solutions for Space Force missions. Collaborate with stakeholders to validate capabilities, drive innovation, and ensure alignment with customer needs while suppo...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $124K *

Lead and optimize research intern activities, ensuring alignment with project goals and technical standards. Manage workflows, provide coaching, and conduct hands-on research while supporting the Dire...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $190K *

Empower innovation at the intersection of technology and law. Guide product, engineering, and compliance teams in navigating regulatory landscapes and mitigating risks related to AI and machine learni...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role in business development, focusing on lead generation and relationship building to enhance pipeline growth and support sales objectives across North America...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by driving business growth through lead generation, relationship building, and strategic engagement. Collaborate with sales teams to identify opportunities and close deals, ensuring a...

Raleigh, NCRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving growth by identifying and developing new business opportunities. You'll engage prospects, nurture relationships, and support the sales team in achieving corporate objectives...

Denver, CORemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$204K - $276K *

Lead the charge in global observational research, driving clinical operational strategy and execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and efficiency in evidence generation t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$157K - $283K *

Take ownership of the design and management of high-profile ADA upgrade projects, ensuring effective execution, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while leading cross-functional teams in a dyna...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $100K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$215K - $408K *

Transform healthcare delivery by leading medical management and quality initiatives. Collaborate with clinical teams to enhance patient outcomes and drive cost-effective care while ensuring compliance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join us in optimizing Epic scheduling templates and workflows to enhance patient access and provider capacity. Collaborate with clinical leaders to drive improvements and manage complex scheduling ini...

Virginia Beach, VARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $180K *

Drive the modernization of Veterans Benefits Administration claims processing by designing and optimizing scalable data pipelines and solutions, ensuring efficient data integration and analytics for i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$72K - $105K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$242K - $303K *

Join as the primary privacy leader to manage and enhance an enterprise-wide privacy program while navigating complex regulations. Collaborate across departments to drive compliance, innovation, and ef...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.