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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$83K - $87K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage contracts and legal documentation, ensuring compliance and timely action. Collaborate with stakeholders while maintaining organization and accuracy in a fast-paced en...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$160K - $190K *

Transform the legal landscape of AI infrastructure by drafting and negotiating complex agreements. Collaborate with leadership to safeguard operations while driving growth and innovation in a dynamic...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$89K - $111K *

Drive impactful change by leading a Civil Litigation Team focused on universal access to legal services. Oversee diverse cases, mentor staff, and innovate strategies to enhance client outcomes and tea...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $102K *

Join a dynamic team as you enhance HR operations through audits, data analysis, and strategic project management. Collaborate with leadership to drive accountability and quality control, ensuring effe...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive efficiency and accuracy in litigation and bankruptcy docketing. Leverage expertise in court rules to support attorneys and enhance workflows. Collaborate with teams to manage deadlines and resol...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as a Staff Attorney, providing essential legal research and support to Virginia's court system while engaging with legislation and enhancing judicial processes...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of health technology by driving regulatory strategies for innovative lab testing, imaging, and AI products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and accelerate...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse legal cases from inception to resolution, providing strategic counsel and representation in court and arbitrations while collaborating closely with partners and cli...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Empower your legal career by managing diverse cases from inception to resolution. Provide strategic counsel and representation while collaborating with partners and clients in a dynamic environment. M...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic legal team to manage diverse cases, providing strategic counsel and representation. Leverage your litigation skills in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with partners and cli...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Develop and manage a diverse caseload, providing strategic legal counsel and representation in various legal settings while collaborating closely with partners and clients to achieve optimal outcomes...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$73K - $89K *

Elevate your career by providing essential support to a high-volume municipal court. This role demands exceptional attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced envir...

1 week ago

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

$150K - $215K *

Champion strategic sales initiatives by leading a high-performing pod, driving complex SaaS partnerships with top law firms, and fostering executive-level relationships to enhance client engagement an...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$99K - $225K *

Lead the charge in data governance innovation to enhance national defense analytics. Employ advanced methodologies to secure data integrity, driving ethical access and protection against adversarial t...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $116K *

Join a dynamic team to support attorneys in delivering exceptional client service. Manage legal documents, conduct research, and ensure compliance while maintaining efficient operations and communicat...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$145K - $175K *

Engage with us to provide strategic legal counsel across corporate and operational matters. Collaborate with leadership on commercial transactions, compliance, and risk management while driving busine...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of employee and labor relations by fostering a positive work environment, managing complex issues, and ensuring compliance with labor laws while supporting collective bargaining and o...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of employee and labor relations, serving as a trusted advisor to foster a positive workplace. Manage complex issues, ensure compliance, and support collective barg...

Virginia, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $99K *

Create a dynamic impact by providing specialized legal support and document processing. Collaborate with attorneys to enhance client service and ensure efficient operations within a fast-paced legal e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Champion exceptional client service by collaborating with attorneys to provide comprehensive administrative support, ensuring efficient operations and a balanced workload within the secretarial team...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $98K *

Analyze and manage conflicts research for new business proposals, ensuring compliance and timely resolution. Collaborate with attorneys and stakeholders to identify potential conflicts and draft neces...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $185K *

Lead a dynamic team to optimize the staff attorney program, ensuring effective resource allocation, quality assurance, and training. Collaborate with practice groups to enhance litigation support and...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $185K *

Lead the charge in managing a dynamic staff attorney program, ensuring optimal resource allocation, quality assurance, and training while collaborating with practice groups to meet litigation demands...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Join our team to represent clients in diverse family law matters, manage complex cases, and collaborate across practice areas. Bring your expertise to provide strategic legal counsel and navigate sens...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Elevate the Legal function by leading a team, advising on complex commercial agreements, and shaping compliance strategies. Collaborate with senior leaders to drive business objectives while managing...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.