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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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$84K - $102K *

Join a team that's dedicated to immigration enforcement advocacy in California. This role involves legal support, policy work, and coalition building, requiring 3-7 years of relevant experience. Contr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$84K - $102K *

Transform immigration enforcement advocacy in California by leading coalitions, providing legal assistance, and developing resources. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to influence policy and supp...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Empower justice by providing legal expertise in correctional law, focusing on inmate rights and institutional policies. Collaborate with medical staff and federal attorneys to navigate complex legal i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$74K - $124K *

Drive legal excellence as a Discovery Paralegal, navigating complex eDiscovery challenges. Collaborate with attorneys and IT teams to ensure compliance and accuracy in document reviews, supporting the...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$115K - $135K *

Support strategic business development initiatives by collaborating with teams, managing projects, and leveraging tools to identify opportunities, enhancing client relationships, and executing marketi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Contribute to high-impact executive searches by leveraging project management, research, and relationship-building skills to identify top candidates for senior legal roles, ensuring exceptional servic...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $130K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic team focused on legal and compliance leadership. This role combines research, project management, and relationship-building to deliver exceptional client servi...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $130K *

Drive impactful search strategies by leveraging project management and relationship-building skills to identify top-tier candidates for senior legal roles, ensuring exceptional service and value for c...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving high-impact searches for senior legal roles. Collaborate with clients and candidates, leveraging project management and relationship-building skills to deliver exceptional...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by driving high-impact searches for senior legal roles. Collaborate with clients and candidates, leveraging project management and research skills to deliver exceptional results in a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$205K - $381K *

Empower internal clients with expert legal counsel on corporate rights and obligations. Draft and review contracts, manage risk assessments, and navigate complex legal matters while ensuring complianc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$205K - $381K *

Lead the charge in providing comprehensive legal counsel for advanced development programs, ensuring compliance and strategic guidance in government and commercial contracting while collaborating with...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$205K - $381K *

Empower our legal team by providing expert counsel on contracts and compliance. Collaborate with internal clients to navigate complex legal landscapes in government and commercial sectors, ensuring ro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$205K - $381K *

Shape your career by providing legal counsel on contracts and compliance for advanced development programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to navigate government and commercial contracting, e...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $110K *

Optimize the billing lifecycle for complex legal matters, ensuring compliance with client guidelines and accuracy in invoicing. Collaborate with attorneys and clients to resolve discrepancies and enha...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $90K *

Empower the billing process for complex legal matters, ensuring compliance and accuracy while collaborating with attorneys and clients. Manage invoicing, resolve discrepancies, and enhance billing wor...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by providing strategic legal guidance on privacy and data protection. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with U.S. and global regulations while managing comp...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$79K - $91K *

Join us to support the mission of law enforcement by assisting attorneys in litigation processes, preparing legal documents, and ensuring the integrity of legal proceedings. Your contributions will di...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$83K - $126K *

Optimize your career by providing essential administrative support to legal professionals, ensuring efficient operations and client satisfaction in a dynamic team environment. Engage in diverse tasks...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $112K *

Optimize new business intake and risk management processes by conducting thorough conflicts analysis, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with legal teams to uphold ethical compliance in a dyna...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $112K *

Optimize ethical compliance and risk management by conducting thorough conflicts analysis, supporting new business intake, and collaborating with legal teams to ensure data integrity and adherence to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $112K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Conflicts Analyst, supporting new business intake and risk management. Leverage your analytical skills to ensure compliance and integrity in conflicts analysis while co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $112K *

Lead the charge in ethical compliance and risk management by conducting thorough conflicts analysis and supporting new business intake processes in a dynamic legal environment. Collaborate with teams...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $112K *

Optimize new business intake and risk management processes by conducting thorough conflicts analysis, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with legal teams to uphold ethical compliance in a dyna...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$74K - $93K *

Discover opportunities to enhance Legal Personnel programs through data analysis and project coordination. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support attorney lifecycle processes and drive inf...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.