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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$85K - $140K *

Elevate your legal career by managing diverse caseloads and collaborating with a dynamic team. Utilize your expertise in foreclosure and title services to provide exceptional client support while ensu...

Cincinnati, OHRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in restoring critical technology services post-cyber incidents. Drive recovery efforts for ransomware and malware, ensuring forensic integrity while collaborating with diverse teams to...

Texas, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $160K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of identity security by developing impactful enablement programs for pre-sales teams. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to enhance skills and drive busine...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Empower a high-performing team to enhance customer trial experiences, driving strategic initiatives and fostering collaboration. Lead with data-driven insights to optimize processes and ensure excepti...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$119K - $161K *

Shape the future of application security by leveraging your .NET expertise to enhance security practices, educate teams, and implement innovative tools in a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on...

Toronto, ONRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Support program operations by managing logistics, personnel processes, and documentation. Collaborate with leadership to enhance efficiency and responsiveness in a dynamic environment, ensuring accura...

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Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$76K - $199K *

Drive sales and foster relationships in the healthcare sector by engaging customers through innovative strategies and effective communication, while leveraging analytical skills to enhance business op...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $125K *

Lead the development and submission of federal proposals, managing teams and resources to deliver compliant, compelling responses. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with cust...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$183K - $266K *

Champion innovative wealth solutions by advising on product development, compliance, and regulatory frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated financial offerings that e...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of Risk and Security by leveraging your expertise to co-create innovative solutions with partners, driving adoption and commercial success through strategic engagement and technical l...

Austin, TXRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$118K - $183K *

Join a team that's driving partner growth through strategic engagement, AI adoption, and solution development. Collaborate across diverse partner types to enhance business outcomes and ensure scalable...

Vienna, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$66K - $106K *

Shape the future of technical support by ensuring reliable operation of Shared System Maintainer cycles. Collaborate with developers and analysts to enhance testing environments and troubleshoot issue...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$164K - $246K *

Unlock potential by driving customer transformation and success in strategic accounts. Leverage your leadership skills to enhance value across deployments, ensuring satisfaction and optimizing the ado...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$222K - $303K *

Champion regulatory excellence by leading CMC strategies for global drug approvals. Collaborate across teams to navigate complex regulations, ensuring compliance and successful product lifecycle manag...

New Jersey, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $115K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $145K *

Unlock potential by driving strategic government relations across the Midwest. Build and maintain key relationships with legislators and stakeholders to ensure Covista's success in navigating the legi...

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1 week ago

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

$86K - $165K *

Unlock potential by driving supplier performance through hands-on diagnostics, assessments, and corrective actions. This role requires collaboration with international suppliers to enhance manufacturi...

New Hampshire, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $150K *

Seeking an experienced cybersecurity professional to lead control assessments, ensuring consistent application of methodologies and quality oversight across multiple clients while mentoring assessors...

Charleston, SCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Transform data operations by leading our Snowflake platform migration, ensuring security, reliability, and cost efficiency while collaborating across teams to standardize practices and enhance data ma...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$104K *

Analyze and support security programs, ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with management to prioritize projects and improve administrative proces...

Arlington, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Lead operations and strategic planning in long-term care, ensuring compliance and quality while enhancing resident experiences across multiple locations. Collaborate with staff for operational stabili...

North Dakota, USRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$88K - $164K *

Elevate your career by driving asset modeling development and execution. Collaborate with teams to enhance valuation, forecasting, and risk management processes while mentoring others. Enjoy visibilit...

Columbus, OHRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$300K - $500K *

Lead and optimize a diverse portfolio of debt mandates, driving execution from initial offer to close. Collaborate across teams to enhance transaction velocity and deliver innovative capital solutions...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$101K - $146K *

Lead the charge in managing complex casualty claims, ensuring timely evaluations and settlements while collaborating with stakeholders to uphold coverage standards and compliance. Drive efficiency in...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$192K - $336K *

Champion multiple Expert Service engagements, ensuring timely, budget-friendly delivery while driving effective decision-making and risk management. Lead and mentor teams, aligning project objectives...

Santa Clara, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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.