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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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Unlock your potential as a Project Manager, leading high-profile Justice projects while driving business growth and fostering client relationships in a collaborative environment. Join a dynamic team a...

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

$160K - $200K *

Champion comprehensive legal strategies to shape federal and state policies, ensuring access to products. Collaborate cross-functionally to inform initiatives and provide expert legal guidance on heal...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to dynamic underwriting teams by providing expert legal guidance on policy language, coverage, and emerging regulatory frameworks, ensuring effective communication between legal and underwr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$89K - $111K *

Drive impactful change by leading our Probate Law Team to support families facing housing uncertainty. Utilize your legal expertise to navigate complex probate cases, mentor staff, and ensure high-qua...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $161K *

Lead the charge in safeguarding client data by implementing strategic workflows for attorney transitions, leveraging eDiscovery tools, and maintaining client privileges while managing departmental pro...

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

$115K - $161K *

Empower attorney transitions by leveraging eDiscovery tools to protect client data and firm interests while ensuring efficient workflows and documentation throughout the transfer process. Join a team...

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

$115K - $161K *

Engage your legal expertise to protect client privileges and firm data. Leverage advanced eDiscovery tools while managing attorney transitions and enhancing workflows. Join a collaborative team focuse...

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

$160K - $200K *

Unlock your potential as you advocate for clients in complex litigation, managing cases from discovery to trial. Join a growing team dedicated to achieving strong outcomes in wage-and-hour and class a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$103K *

Elevate your career by providing essential support to the Board of Trustees and the Chief Legal Officer. This role demands strong organizational skills and discretion, ensuring seamless operations and...

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

$80K - $95K *

Tackle diverse general liability litigation cases, managing them from inception to resolution. Collaborate with clients and insurers while providing strategic legal counsel in a dynamic, team-oriented...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex general liability litigation across multiple jurisdictions. Leverage your trial experience and legal expertise to provide strategic guidance and suppor...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$115K - $161K *

Drive the review and transfer of client data, leveraging eDiscovery tools to protect client privileges and proprietary information during attorney transitions while enhancing existing workflows for ef...

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

$130K - $170K *

Empower clients by representing them in complex wage-and-hour litigation. Collaborate with senior attorneys to conduct research, draft legal documents, and prepare for court appearances, ensuring stro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $190K *

Advance your legal career by managing complex civil litigation cases for insurance clients. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver exceptional legal representation in New Jersey courts, ensuring c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$81K - $94K *

Join a team that's dedicated to empowering survivors of domestic violence through legal advocacy in family law. Provide representation, conduct outreach, and collaborate with community partners to dri...

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

$81K - $94K *

Join a dedicated team providing legal representation to survivors of domestic violence in family law matters. Engage in advocacy, community outreach, and training while collaborating with various agen...

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

$180K - $335K *

Serve as a key legal advisor on government contracts, guiding compliance and risk management while mentoring junior attorneys. Oversee contract negotiations and ensure adherence to regulations, contri...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$180K - $335K *

Champion a pivotal role in government contracts law, providing expert legal guidance on U.S. government programs while mentoring junior attorneys and ensuring compliance across all phases of the contr...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $176K *

Grow your career with a role supporting litigation processes, managing documents, conducting research, and assisting in trial preparations. Collaborate with attorneys and ensure efficient case handlin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $190K *

Help us navigate complex litigation and dispute resolution while advising stakeholders on risk. Join a dynamic legal team to enhance our litigation function and support various legal domains as we sca...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$56K - $129K *

Partner with us to provide essential legal support in a dynamic litigation environment. Leverage your expertise to assist attorneys with administrative tasks, client communication, and document manage...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Manage a diverse litigation caseload from inception to resolution, collaborating with attorneys on complex legal projects. Engage in court appearances and client communications while fostering profess...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$118K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team to handle complex civil litigation cases for Fortune 500 clients. This role offers early responsibility, client interaction, and professional growth in a collaborative environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$118K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team of attorneys focused on civil litigation, gaining hands-on experience with high-profile cases. Collaborate closely with senior lawyers while developing your skills in a supportive...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$118K - $150K *

Elevate your legal career by joining a dynamic team focused on civil litigation. Gain hands-on experience with high-profile cases, collaborate with seasoned attorneys, and develop your skills in a sup...

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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.