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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$125K - $150K *

Elevate your legal career by leading contract negotiations and leveraging AI to enhance deal-making efficiency. Collaborate with teams to refine processes and ensure quality execution, making a signif...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$191K - $293K *

Lead the charge in providing strategic employment law counsel, guiding the People team and stakeholders on compliance, investigations, and policy development to foster a supportive workplace while mit...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$159K - $191K *

Lead complex legal strategies and provide expert counsel across multiple corporate disciplines. Collaborate with senior management to navigate legal challenges and enhance business performance while f...

Michigan, USRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$104K - $174K *

Unlock your potential as a trusted legal advisor, providing strategic insights and guidance across multiple disciplines while mentoring others and enhancing operational efficiency through best practic...

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Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$61K - $108K *

Play a key role in assessing and managing ethical business conflicts, supporting attorneys and firm practices by ensuring compliance with policies, while conducting in-depth research and analysis on n...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$92K - $166K *

Champion the future of aviation by providing expert classification support to enhance FAA's workforce. Utilize your HR expertise to develop job descriptions, advise on organizational structures, and e...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$102K - $112K *

Analyze and enhance human resources processes, providing expert guidance on recruitment, employee relations, and workforce planning to support organizational goals and improve operational efficiency...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $150K *

Unlock potential by serving as a strategic partner to the President, managing priorities, communications, and operations in a fast-paced environment. Your role is crucial in ensuring efficiency and cl...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$400K - $500K+*

Unlock potential by leading strategic legal projects that integrate AI workflows and human data operations. Drive project execution, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure high-quality delivera...

New York, NYRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $130K *

Drive legal excellence by managing contracts and compliance for healthcare units. Collaborate with teams to navigate technology agreements and uphold healthcare laws, ensuring business success and ris...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$175K - $190K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing strategic legal counsel on employment matters. Leverage your expertise to navigate complex issues, manage disputes, and develop scalable practices that align...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K *

Champion liberty and defend individual rights as you engage in impactful public-interest law through a dynamic year-long fellowship, working alongside experienced attorneys on crucial environmental ca...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in shaping legal strategies for innovative technology products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide expert legal guidance throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring comp...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Transform healthcare research by leading strategic projects and enhancing content quality. Leverage your expertise to drive operational improvements and collaborate with cross-functional teams to opti...

New York, NYRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$95K - $210K *

Join a mission-driven team supporting the FDIC, providing acquisition policy expertise to shape and modernize procurement processes, while excelling in collaboration across diverse teams in a fast-pac...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive compliance and contract administration for federal government contracts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to regulations, manage audits, and maintain records. Shape pr...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

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

$175K - $241K *

Drive strategic legal guidance on employment matters for a multi-jurisdictional workforce. Collaborate with business leaders to shape policies, mitigate legal risk, and support a fast-growing technolo...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$59K - $108K *

Transform legal content by curating, enhancing, and expanding insights. Collaborate with experts and leverage AI tools to provide timely, accurate US legal analysis that meets customer needs and drive...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$150K - $225K *

Drive innovative design solutions as a Staff Product Designer, leading strategy and experience design for a new judiciary product. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create impactful user expe...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Advance your legal career with a remote civil litigation role, offering autonomy, manageable billables, and a range of diverse cases. Join a collaborative firm that values excellent judgment and work...

Lafayette, CARemote

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $90K *

Transform employee experiences by enhancing engagement, wellness, and support initiatives. Collaborate across HR functions to foster a positive culture and provide guidance on employee relations, ensu...

Colorado, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$74K - $119K *

Transform healthcare delivery by coordinating strategic programs that enhance clinical and operational excellence. Collaborate with diverse teams to implement innovative solutions, ensuring compliance...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$240K - $260K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert legal guidance in consumer loan servicing. Leverage your extensive experience to support compliance, risk management, and operational strategies while...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$104K - $166K *

Innovate by driving the design and operationalization of advanced LLM capabilities, leading AI innovation, and ensuring robust governance across cloud-based analytics. Collaborate with cross-functiona...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$96K - $128K *

Unlock potential by managing procurement processes, ensuring vendor compliance, and facilitating bid preparations. Collaborate with project teams to optimize purchasing strategies and maintain operati...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.