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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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Champion advanced research services in national security and defense. Collaborate with diverse teams to provide expert consulting, literature searches, and innovative information solutions, enhancing...

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

$100K - $125K *

Unlock potential by leading the Information Governance Operations team, managing file processes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing data security practices with minimal supervision. Drive major projec...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $125K *

Join a team that's enhancing information governance by managing file operations, ensuring compliance, and providing expert guidance on data management and privacy principles. Collaborate with minimal...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Tackle complex felony cases as a senior criminal defense attorney, managing high-stakes litigation with confidence. Collaborate with a supportive team while advocating for clients across the Greater R...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $140K *

Collaborate with school leaders to provide strategic legal guidance on operations, ensuring compliance and addressing urgent inquiries. Drive effective solutions in education law, litigation, and poli...

6 days ago

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

$155K - $200K *

Advance your career by joining a collaborative team focused on premises, auto, and general liability matters. Leverage your trial experience while enjoying meaningful client interactions and a clear p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of legal education by joining a dynamic faculty team. Engage in teaching, scholarship, and community service while mentoring students in a supportive environment. Contribute to a dive...

6 days ago

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

$155K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to civil defense law, handling premises, auto, and labor law cases. Collaborate with experienced attorneys in a supportive environment focused on professional growth and c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$194K - $247K *

Drive the strategic management of IP operations in North America, overseeing a team of patent professionals. Ensure robust IP protection, advise on legal matters, and collaborate with global teams to...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$164K - $205K *

Champion the integration of innovative litigation technologies, advising legal teams and clients on data management and automation solutions to enhance efficiency and compliance in complex legal matte...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $187K *

Unlock potential by leading innovative litigation support initiatives, advising on data management, and implementing advanced technologies to enhance client representation and operational efficiency a...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$164K - $205K *

Drive innovation and efficiency in litigation support by advising on data management, implementing technologies, and collaborating with legal teams to enhance client representation and streamline proc...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$162K - $202K *

Engage with clients and legal teams to optimize data management in litigation. Drive technology solutions, oversee project implementation, and ensure compliance while mentoring colleagues and managing...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$66K - $96K *

Support new business intake and conflicts analysis by ensuring accuracy, conducting research, and resolving potential conflicts. Collaborate with attorneys and management in a fast-paced environment t...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$71K - $104K *

Empower the firm's ethical compliance by conducting conflicts analysis, supporting new business intake, and managing risk. Collaborate with attorneys to ensure accurate information and resolve potenti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$66K - $96K *

Unlock your potential by supporting new business intake and conflicts analysis. Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure ethical compliance and risk management while managing competing priorities i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting the mission of protecting children by managing contracts, ensuring compliance, and collaborating across divisions to enhance organizational effectiveness and...

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

$125K - $145K *

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2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$220K - $250K *

Join a team that's redefining legal excellence by leading commercial contract negotiations and privacy matters, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive business success and ensure complianc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$220K - $250K *

Lead the charge in commercial contract negotiations and privacy matters, collaborating with cross-functional teams to provide strategic legal guidance and support for a diverse range of technology-rel...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to public service by providing essential legal support and analysis to the Governor's executive staff and state agencies, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations whi...

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

$240K - $280K *

Elevate the standards of AI usage in legal practices by developing quality control workflows, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders to implement responsible AI guidelines across the...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$63K - $111K *

Transform your career by providing vital technical support for classified programs, ensuring the protection of sensitive information through comprehensive security measures and compliance with governm...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $97K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional administrative support for the Labor & Employment Practice Group, ensuring seamless workflow and superior client service in a dynamic legal envir...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $97K *

Empower your career by providing essential administrative support to a dynamic Labor & Employment Practice Group, ensuring seamless workflow and superior client service in a hybrid work environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.