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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$93K - $191K *

Advance strategic federal contract management by leading complex engagements, advising on contract strategy, and ensuring compliance throughout the contract lifecycle. Collaborate with stakeholders to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $191K *

Shape strategic federal contract management by leading complex engagements, advising on contract strategy, and ensuring compliance throughout the contract lifecycle while collaborating with internal s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $191K *

Elevate contract management by leading federal engagements, advising on strategy, and ensuring compliance throughout the contract lifecycle. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize performance and d...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $191K *

Drive strategic federal contract administration, advising on compliance and negotiations. Lead complex engagements, manage portfolios, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure operational success an...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $191K *

Champion strategic federal contract management by leading complex engagements, advising on contract strategy, and ensuring compliance throughout the contract lifecycle. Collaborate with stakeholders t...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $191K *

Engage in strategic federal contract management, overseeing complex engagements that drive revenue retention. Lead negotiations, advise on contract strategy, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure...

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 *

Transform federal contract management by leading strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving negotiations across complex engagements to enhance revenue retention and operational success...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $191K *

Optimize federal contract administration by leading complex engagements, advising on strategy, and ensuring compliance throughout the contract lifecycle. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance opera...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $191K *

Engage in strategic federal contract management, overseeing complex engagements that drive revenue retention. Advise leadership on contract strategy, ensure compliance, and lead negotiations while coo...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $191K *

Lead the charge in managing complex federal contracts, advising on strategy, and ensuring compliance throughout the contract lifecycle. Collaborate with stakeholders to optimize performance and drive...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $191K *

Transform federal contract management by leading strategic initiatives, advising on compliance, and driving negotiations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational execution and ensure reve...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $191K *

Join our team to oversee strategic federal contract management, guiding complex engagements that drive revenue retention. You'll advise leadership, manage compliance, and coordinate with stakeholders...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $191K *

Advance strategic federal contract administration by leading complex engagements, advising on contract strategy, and ensuring compliance throughout the contract lifecycle while collaborating with inte...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $191K *

Support strategic federal contract administration, advising on compliance and negotiation. Lead complex contract activities, ensuring operational execution and revenue retention while collaborating wi...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $191K *

Shape the future of federal contract management by leading strategic initiatives, advising on compliance, and driving negotiations across complex engagements to enhance revenue retention and operation...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$93K - $191K *

Drive strategic federal contract administration, overseeing complex engagements and advising leadership on compliance, negotiation, and performance to enhance revenue retention and operational success...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$180K - $220K *

Advance your career by leading legal strategies for private market transactions, managing external counsel, and collaborating with investment teams to drive successful outcomes in a dynamic, high-inte...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Innovate with us to build scalable legal frameworks that support rapid growth. As a strategic advisor, you'll manage complex agreements, corporate governance, and leverage AI to enhance operational ef...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$260K - $320K *

Join us in a pivotal role supporting complex commercial litigation in the Energy sector. Leverage your expertise to manage discovery, provide strategic recommendations, and drive impactful legal outco...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$156K - $243K *

Lead the charge in providing legal guidance and risk management for business units. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance, draft contracts, and support investigations while fostering a cu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Drive resolution by mediating whistleblower reprisal complaints, ensuring compliance with federal dispute resolution laws. Collaborate with parties to develop legally sound agreements and enhance trai...

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

$90K - $100K *

Transform the recruitment landscape by managing full-cycle hiring for legal talent, coordinating onboarding, and enhancing employee experience across multiple offices. Collaborate with leaders to attr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$271K - $367K *

Shape the future of privacy compliance by leading a dynamic team, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring robust adherence to evolving regulations in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate across f...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by serving as a strategic partner in legal operations, guiding commercial transactions and corporate governance while ensuring compliance and risk management in a fast-paced, global e...

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  •   Less than 5 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.