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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$138K - $188K *

Lead global trade compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to regulations across multiple jurisdictions. Drive strategic programs for import/export operations, risk management, and partner governanc...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$145K - $185K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of defense by driving new business opportunities, building relationships, and leading contract execution within the Army's PAE Fires/Maneuver Ground sector. Take...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $185K *

Take ownership of a dynamic portfolio, driving new business within Army Aviation. Build relationships, shape solutions, and lead contract execution while managing risks and ensuring customer satisfact...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $185K *

Champion the growth of new business within the Army by building relationships, shaping solutions, and leading contract execution while managing a diverse portfolio and driving customer satisfaction th...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $128K *

Lead research administration efforts by managing pre- and post-award activities, overseeing budgeting, payroll, and operations for complex studies, while ensuring compliance and enhancing processes wi...

St. Louis, MORemote

3 days ago

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

$160K - $192K *

Engage healthcare providers and drive commercial performance in a defined territory. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product launches and ensure patient access to innovative therapi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $260K *

Reimagine the future of healthcare by providing legal expertise in PBM client contracting. Collaborate with diverse teams to negotiate agreements and navigate regulatory challenges, ensuring complianc...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$65K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical research by leading the preparation and quality control of critical medical documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance while collaborating with cros...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Engage in security compliance audits and program management, ensuring clients are audit-ready. Collaborate with internal teams and clients to enhance security practices, translating complex concepts i...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$116K - $194K *

Champion privacy innovation by enhancing digital privacy technologies and controls. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess risks, streamline processes, and ensure compliance, while driving...

Bloomfield, CTRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead the implementation and support of Sage 100 ERP systems, collaborating with clients to enhance business processes and deliver tailored solutions that drive efficiency and success across...

Fort Lauderdale, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$73K - $138K *

Drive supplier sourcing and management for critical Aeronautics Systems programs, ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery of materials and services while collaborating internally to enhance efficienc...

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2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$89K - $134K *

Shape political engagement strategies by managing PAC operations, ensuring compliance, and providing analysis to enhance alignment with public policy priorities. Collaborate across departments to driv...

Missouri, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Deliver expert advisory services to life sciences firms, optimizing government pricing strategies and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with clients to support project execution and drive impactful out...

Philadelphia, PARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$86K - $129K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $210K *

Drive your career with impactful Workday Grants Management solutions. Collaborate with mission-driven organizations to design, configure, and deploy systems that ensure accuracy and long-term success...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$170K - $200K *

Lead the charge in managing complex Life Sciences programs, ensuring alignment with customer commitments. Drive delivery across teams, proactively addressing risks and building a PMO as the business s...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K *

Drive effective claims management and data analytics to enhance risk operations across diverse property portfolios, ensuring compliance and supporting strategic decision-making in a collaborative envi...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $151K *

Shape the future of public health by leading the development of a statewide vaccine management and clinical case management system, ensuring seamless integration and support for local health departmen...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$122K - $204K *

Shape the future of operations by providing strategic leadership, driving measurable improvements, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance performance, service quality, and customer ou...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Help us advance high-quality digital design by coordinating BIM workflows across multidisciplinary projects. Leverage your expertise in Revit and Autodesk technologies to ensure model integrity, suppo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovative solutions by leveraging data analytics and strategic counsel to enhance client performance. Collaborate with high-performing teams to deliver tailored insights for transformational ev...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $200K *

Elevate your career by driving growth strategies within federal agencies, focusing on enhancing public services through innovative digital solutions. Leverage your expertise to build relationships and...

Washington, DCRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$230K - $280K *

Shape the future of space mission solutions by leading architectural strategies, transforming capabilities into market-facing solutions, and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful deliv...

Washington, DCRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$95K - $115K *

Drive advanced support for traffic signal controller systems, ensuring reliable performance through troubleshooting and integration. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and enhance operational ef...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.