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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$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...

1 week ago

  •   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...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving corporate governance and entity management. This role offers significant responsibility, collaboration across departments, and opportunities for growth in a fast-paced envir...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$83K - $93K *

Shape the future of administrative support by managing schedules, coordinating travel, and ensuring seamless operations at a key military headquarters. Your expertise will enhance communication and ef...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Manage contract administration and negotiations, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS while mitigating risks. Collaborate across teams to support proposals and provide leadership with strategic guidance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $170K *

Join a dynamic team where you’ll take full ownership of cases from inception to trial. Engage directly with clients, develop case strategies, and gain invaluable courtroom experience under the mentors...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$98K - $149K *

Transform legal operations by leading a team of support professionals, optimizing workflows, and enhancing service delivery to attorneys and clients, while fostering a collaborative and innovative env...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Transform global employment law practices by providing expert legal counsel, drafting contracts, and advising on labor issues. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance and enhance operation...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Engage as a trusted legal advisor, leading complex transactions and negotiations. Drive strategic initiatives while balancing legal and commercial objectives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams t...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of airline technology by leading complex legal transactions, providing strategic advice, and managing legal risks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to negotiate and structure a...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$58K - $105K *

Unlock your potential by managing the full contracting lifecycle, supporting critical agreements for Medicare Advantage and Commercial operations, while collaborating with diverse teams to enhance com...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $105K *

Join us to enhance our docketing processes, ensuring timely updates and compliance with PTO regulations while collaborating with legal teams to manage a diverse workload in a fast-paced environment...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $115K *

Shape the future of client engagement by leading a dynamic intake team, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving process improvements to deliver exceptional service and performance in a fast-pace...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $92K *

Shape the future of legal recruitment by leading the hiring process for diverse legal roles, from patent agents to summer associates, while collaborating to enhance strategies and evaluate talent acqu...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Transform your legal career by managing a diverse caseload while providing strategic counsel in court and arbitration settings. Collaborate with partners and clients to deliver effective legal solutio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic legal team as you provide essential guidance during the intake process, evaluating cases and collaborating with clients and colleagues to ensure successful outcomes. Flexibility and str...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $120K *

Champion safety excellence in commercial construction projects, ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations and fostering a positive safety culture. Leverage your expertise to conduct inspections, lead...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate your legal career by collaborating with seasoned attorneys to drive case strategy, conduct research, and prepare for trial in a dynamic environment focused on defense litigation and client...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career forward by conducting conflict searches and analyzing results in a collaborative legal environment. Support firm operations while enhancing your expertise and ensuring accuracy in a...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $105K *

Join a team that's focused on developing and implementing strategic marketing plans to attract and retain clients across diverse industries, while collaborating with practice groups to drive business...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$82K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to provide legal support for marketing and IP matters. Collaborate with brand personnel, manage legal reviews, and optimize processes while ensuring compliance across various marke...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $165K *

Pioneer your career as a Senior Compliance Specialist, providing expert guidance on federal compliance, suspension, and safeguarding. Analyze complex issues, draft legal documents, and deliver trainin...

3 weeks 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.