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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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$130K - $170K *

Drive your career with a dynamic legal team, representing clients in complex litigation. Engage in legal research, drafting, and court appearances while collaborating with experienced attorneys to ach...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$208K - $282K *

Join a team that's redefining knowledge management by building a cutting-edge department. Lead the transition to an AI-enabled function that enhances legal workflows and captures expertise, while coll...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$121K - $143K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing expert legal guidance on federal financial assistance programs. You'll advise leadership on compliance, oversee program implementation, and ensure adherence t...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $110K *

Manage the contracting process for a growing retail brokerage, ensuring timely execution of agreements while collaborating with various teams. Optimize workflows and maintain accurate records to suppo...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$75K - $112K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of digital library services. Drive excellence by managing resources, delivering engaging training, leveraging technology, and conducting research to support firm...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $100K *

Elevate your career by leading a team of paralegals in managing complex immigration cases for diverse clients. Collaborate with attorneys and professionals to ensure seamless execution of employment-b...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $96K *

Drive impactful change by providing legal representation and advocacy for survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual assault. Collaborate with community partners to enhance access to justice an...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $90K *

Optimize your career by supporting attorneys in a dynamic law firm. Manage case files, draft legal documents, and communicate with clients while ensuring efficient operations in a fast-paced environme...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $155K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by leveraging your engineering expertise in intellectual property law. Collaborate with patent attorneys to research technologies, prepare applications, and support patent...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$175K - $260K *

Shape the future of legal technology by partnering with sales to demonstrate our AI platform's capabilities, guiding prospects through tailored demos, and defining proof of concept criteria to address...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $160K *

Lead the charge in delivering AI-driven legal technology solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing project execution to enhance business operations and user experience. Drive...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Transform your career by providing legal counsel for sales and purchasing transactions, ensuring compliance and managing risks in a fast-paced tech environment. Collaborate with a global legal team to...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$77K - $117K *

Empower your career by supporting critical risk management functions through conflict analysis, corporate research, and report generation. Collaborate with attorneys to resolve conflicts and ensure co...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$109K - $123K *

Lead the charge in providing comprehensive legal support to municipal departments, ensuring compliance and effective management of legal matters while collaborating with stakeholders to mitigate risks...

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2 weeks ago

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

$145K - $160K *

Drive the development of global clinical regulatory strategies and ensure compliance with Health Authority requirements for investigational and marketed products, while preparing essential regulatory...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$176K - $220K *

Champion strategic legal and governance excellence, providing independent counsel to the Board and executive team. Lead legal affairs, enhance governance frameworks, and ensure compliance while foster...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your legal career by joining a collaborative team focused on civil defense litigation. With mentorship and professional growth opportunities, you'll engage in meaningful client interactions wh...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$93K - $191K *

Drive strategic federal contract management by overseeing complex engagements, advising leadership on contract strategy, and ensuring compliance throughout the contract lifecycle. Collaborate with sta...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $191K *

Lead strategic federal contract administration for high-value engagements, advising on contract strategy and compliance. Drive negotiations, oversee portfolios, and coordinate with stakeholders to ens...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $191K *

Manage strategic federal contract administration activities, advising on contract strategy and execution. Lead negotiations and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and optimize performan...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $191K *

Lead the charge in strategic federal contract management, overseeing complex engagements that drive revenue retention. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance, negotiate effectively, and en...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $191K *

Champion strategic federal contract management, guiding complex engagements and ensuring compliance throughout the contract lifecycle while collaborating with internal stakeholders to drive revenue re...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $191K *

Champion strategic federal contract management, guiding complex engagements and ensuring compliance throughout the contract lifecycle. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive negotiations, oversee port...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $191K *

Lead the charge in strategic federal contract management, overseeing complex engagements that drive revenue retention. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance, negotiate effectively, and en...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $191K *

Lead the charge in strategic federal contract management, overseeing complex engagements that drive revenue retention. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance, negotiate effectively, and en...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business 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.