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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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$120K - $145K *

Empower your career with a dynamic legal role focused on commercial transactions. Collaborate with diverse teams to negotiate complex contracts, provide strategic counsel, and support business growth...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$72K - $91K *

Manage diverse project support tasks, ensuring financial accuracy and effective communication. Collaborate with project managers to streamline operations and enhance reporting, contributing to the suc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $200K *

Unlock potential by overseeing diverse legal matters in a dynamic university setting. Collaborate with leaders to provide practical and strategic legal advice while managing compliance, contracts, and...

Reposted today

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

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of foreclosure law by leading a high-volume practice, supervising staff, and ensuring client satisfaction while navigating complex legal landscapes and maintaining compliance with fir...

Chattanooga, TNRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by leading aerospace projects from initiation to closeout. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with scope, schedule, and budget while driving continuous i...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $105K *

Join us to lead aerospace projects from initiation to closeout, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and deliver...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to civil defense litigation, focusing on high-exposure cases. Collaborate with experienced attorneys to enhance your skills in medical malpractice, guardianship, and more...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $148K *

Join a dynamic team to enhance your management skills and lead paralegals in high-profile DOJ litigation support. This role offers vital experience through project oversight and interaction with legal...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading the development of a robust Succession Management Program. Drive strategic workforce planning, enhance executive talent management, and ensure compliance with SES standa...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Help us unlock potential by providing expert legal advice on complex contract claims, environmental law, and federal employment issues. Your role will involve research, analysis, and representation in...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $105K *

Shape the future of litigation support by providing accurate calendaring services, ensuring compliance with court rules, and collaborating with legal teams to mitigate risk and enhance client service...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $105K *

Drive your career with a vital role in litigation support, ensuring accurate calendaring and compliance. Collaborate with legal teams to manage deadlines and enhance departmental workflows while deliv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $105K *

Support our litigation team by ensuring accurate calendaring and compliance with court deadlines. Collaborate with attorneys to provide timely docketing services, enhancing operational efficiency and...

Los Angeles, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $105K *

Elevate your career by joining a dedicated team that ensures accurate litigation calendaring and compliance. Collaborate with attorneys to manage deadlines and enhance service delivery while mitigatin...

San Diego, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic legal team focused on energy regulation, litigation, and compliance. Collaborate across multiple divisions to address complex legal issues, conduct investigations...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $145K *

Unlock your potential as an attorney in diverse legal areas, managing complex litigation, advising on regulatory matters, and conducting investigations. Collaborate with various teams to ensure compli...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$180K - $235K *

Join a team that's driving strategic growth by providing legal counsel across consumer finance. You'll lead litigation, manage regulatory challenges, and collaborate with business leaders to navigate...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$180K - $235K *

Advance your career by leading legal strategies and managing complex litigation and regulatory matters. Collaborate with key business partners to navigate risks and support growth initiatives in the c...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$85K - $95K *

Drive impactful legal representation and project management in immigration law, collaborating with teams to enhance service delivery and support patients holistically. Lead initiatives that strengthen...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $125K *

Collaborate with attorneys to craft compelling proposals and marketing materials, ensuring alignment with firm branding. Manage project timelines and deliverables while adapting to client needs and ma...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Lead high-stakes litigation support for complex medical malpractice and catastrophic personal injury cases. Utilize your expertise to manage case files, coordinate discovery, and assist attorneys from...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$445K *

Lead the charge in managing cross-office teams for complex domestic and international debt financing transactions, representing a diverse range of clients across various industries...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$445K *

Advance your career by managing cross-office teams in complex domestic and international debt financing transactions, representing diverse clients across various industries. Collaborate with top-tier...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$131K - $163K *

Join a dynamic team to provide legal counsel focused on product development and compliance. Support product initiatives while managing commercial legal matters, ensuring adherence to regulations and m...

Burlington, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$79K - $108K *

Provide comprehensive support for civil litigation, managing multiple cases and deadlines, drafting pleadings, preparing documents, and assisting with trial preparation within a fast-paced law firm en...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.