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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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$75K - $90K *

Lead the charge in supporting a dynamic litigation team by managing complex cases, preparing legal documents, and ensuring efficient operations from inception to resolution in a fast-paced environment...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$271K - $367K *

Shape legal strategies in privacy and data protection, leading teams to innovate responsibly while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. Collaborate across functions to enhance data governanc...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$150K - $175K *

Transform your career by partnering with business teams in a dynamic legal environment. Leverage your commercial instincts and regulatory expertise to make an immediate impact across two brands in a f...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$86K - $108K *

Support business development initiatives by preparing pitches, coordinating events, and conducting market research. Collaborate with teams to enhance visibility and recognition, ensuring high-quality...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$94K - $117K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role supporting business development initiatives across various practice areas, enhancing marketing visibility, and executing strategic plans to foster growth and clie...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$97K - $121K *

Elevate business development initiatives by crafting compelling pitches, conducting market research, and coordinating events. Collaborate with teams to enhance visibility and support strategic plannin...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$86K - $108K *

Transform your career by driving business development initiatives across diverse practice areas. Collaborate with teams to enhance market visibility, support strategic planning, and execute impactful...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $125K *

Join a team that's focused on driving business development initiatives across various practice areas. Collaborate on pitches, events, and market research to enhance visibility and support strategic ob...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in litigation, handling complex medical malpractice cases while receiving mentorship from experienced partners. This role offers growth opportunities in a dy...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $180K *

Shape the future of commercial specialty insurance by providing vital legal support to a dynamic team. Collaborate with stakeholders to draft policy forms, navigate regulatory matters, and drive innov...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $180K *

Join a dynamic legal team to provide essential support for commercial specialty insurance. Collaborate with stakeholders on policy drafting, regulatory matters, and product strategy, ensuring complian...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $100K *

Support communities by providing legal representation and education on federal benefits changes. Collaborate with organizations to ensure access to essential services for low-income and marginalized p...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join our team to provide expert guidance on complex employee relations issues, ensuring fair and consistent disciplinary actions. Collaborate with management to navigate sensitive cases and enhance wo...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $180K *

Engage with a dynamic legal team to provide essential support for commercial specialty insurance, collaborating across departments to draft policies, navigate regulatory matters, and drive innovative...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $140K *

Unlock your potential in a dynamic role supporting legal and compliance teams. Collaborate with executives, manage complex schedules, and enhance decision-making through AI tools while ensuring organi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Join us as a strategic advisor, providing legal counsel on commercial contracts, AI products, and technology licensing. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive proactive solutions and support...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $100K *

Join a team that provides essential administrative support to attorneys, ensuring compliance with standards and efficient management of client invoicing while handling confidential information with in...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$195K - $220K *

Lead the charge in providing strategic legal counsel and governance oversight, ensuring compliance and risk management while supporting the mission of delivering uncensored news in complex environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Drive the development of legal systems and compliance frameworks, ensuring accurate record-keeping and efficient operations across multiple jurisdictions. Partner with teams to scale legal functions a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Optimize case management and negotiation strategies in personal injury claims. Lead a pre-litigation team, ensuring efficient workflows and maximizing settlements while providing expert guidance and m...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Transform lives by providing expert immigration legal services to clients. Manage a diverse caseload, oversee support staff, and collaborate with community partners to ensure comprehensive assistance...

6 days ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Contribute to our Legal and Risk Management Team by providing proactive paralegal support. Engage with leadership, manage regulatory matters, and ensure effective communication while maintaining high...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$165K - $185K *

Advance your career by joining a dynamic legal team, advising corporate clients on U.S. immigration strategies while fostering collaboration, innovation, and compliance in a fast-paced environment tha...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $185K *

Transform the landscape of U.S. immigration law by leading high-impact engagements, advising corporate clients, and crafting innovative strategies that ensure compliance and successful outcomes in a f...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with an opportunity to manage civil litigation and workers' compensation cases, applying legal expertise in a collaborative environment while ensuring compliance and effective client...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.