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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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$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...

New Jersey, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   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...

1 week ago

  •   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...

3 weeks ago

  •   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...

3 weeks ago

  •   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...

Reposted today

  •   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...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$56K - $129K *

Empower your career by providing essential legal support in a dynamic litigation environment. Collaborate with attorneys to manage client communications, organize files, and ensure efficient operation...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$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...

Today

  •   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...

3 weeks ago

  •   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...

Yesterday

  •   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...

Yesterday

  •   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...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of litigation by managing complex disputes and guiding strategic legal decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams while developing expertise in emerging legal issues in a fast...

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Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by supporting legal operations, managing contracts, ensuring compliance, and addressing employee relations. This role demands strong legal drafting and multitasking skills to nav...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$300K - $325K *

Elevate your career by leading corporate transactions and governance in a dynamic AI accelerator. As a trusted advisor, you'll build essential legal frameworks while collaborating with executives and...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Drive legal research and compliance initiatives, transforming complex regulatory questions into actionable insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and streamline l...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by conducting in-depth legal research and analysis to inform business decisions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance and streamline legal operations, driving...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to conduct legal research and provide actionable insights that drive business decisions. Collaborate closely with legal counsel and cross-functional teams to enhance compliance and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as a Legal Researcher, driving impactful legal insights and compliance solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making and streamline operations in...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$148K - $275K *

Unlock potential by providing comprehensive legal support for Aero Programs, managing government and commercial contracts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to navigate complex legal issue...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in shaping first-party property litigation by mentoring attorneys, developing trial strategies, and influencing outcomes. Join a dynamic team focused on excellence in courtroom advocac...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $150K *

Unlock potential by managing corporate legal operations, supporting governance, and enhancing contract management processes in a fast-paced biotech environment. Collaborate with leadership to drive sc...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $110K *

Champion your recruiting expertise by coordinating US programs, mentoring junior team members, and fostering relationships with attorneys and industry professionals to enhance the firm’s presence and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.