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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$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

$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

$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

$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

$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

$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...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$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

$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...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   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...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   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

$165K - $185K *

Help us empower clients by providing strategic immigration guidance and services. Leverage your expertise to navigate complex legal frameworks and foster a collaborative team culture that prioritizes...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K *

Join a team that's dedicated to evaluating and processing complex claims, ensuring compliance with legal standards while collaborating with various stakeholders to gather necessary documentation and e...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform data governance initiatives by enhancing quality, trust, and decision-making. Collaborate across teams to streamline processes and facilitate accountability, ensuring robust data stewardship...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Innovate with us to manage pre-award portfolios, ensuring compliance in research administration, contracting, and export control. Collaborate with faculty and staff to facilitate proposal development...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$215K - $255K *

Transform legal processes by developing AI solutions that align with business needs. Collaborate with attorneys and IT to drive innovation, monitor market trends, and enhance workflows, ensuring effec...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$215K - $255K *

Drive innovation by translating legal needs into AI solutions. Collaborate with attorneys and business teams to develop impactful workflows, monitor market trends, and enhance the firm's AI strategy f...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your legal career by joining a dynamic Healthcare Practice Group. Collaborate with top attorneys in medical malpractice litigation while handling complex, high-stakes cases. Enjoy a flexible w...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by supporting the design and enhancement of lawyer-facing intelligence tools, leveraging analytics and automation to optimize operations and drive data-driven decisions across the fir...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential by supporting the design and enhancement of analytics tools, enabling data-driven decisions for lawyers. Collaborate across teams to optimize operations and drive user adoption o...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $115K *

Contribute to effective program operations by leading oversight of grant recipients, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and Head Start standards, and driving quality improvements to enhance...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Champion compliance and contract negotiations for government contractors, guiding clients through regulatory challenges, drafting agreements, and managing disputes to ensure successful project executi...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $155K *

Innovate with us in a fast-paced, high-volume legal environment. Lead as a contracting attorney overseeing critical agreements and building scalable processes to support strategic growth while collabo...

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  •   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.