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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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$260K - $275K *

Shape the future of land use and environmental law by managing complex regulatory, transactional, and litigation matters. Join a dynamic team to support impactful projects and ensure compliance across...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$140K - $200K *

Transform your career as a mid-to-senior level Litigation Associate, engaging in complex commercial litigation. Collaborate with mentors and access diverse opportunities while shaping your professiona...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by enhancing administrative operations and program efficiency. Collaborate with leadership to implement policies, analyze processes, and coordinate high-priority projects, ensuring co...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Champion administrative excellence by developing policies, analyzing operations, and advising leadership. Collaborate across teams to enhance program efficiency and ensure compliance with organization...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic legal team to provide proactive guidance, manage risks, and implement scalable practices while fostering trusted relationships with stakeholders in a rapidly growing, innovative environ...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$199K - $370K *

Optimize your sales expertise by driving revenue in state government sectors. Leverage your knowledge of procurement processes to build relationships and close deals, while collaborating with a top-ti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$117K - $154K *

Transform corporate governance and M&A processes by providing expert paralegal support, ensuring compliance and organization across multiple entities while managing complex projects in a dynamic envir...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$77K - $117K *

Optimize accounts receivable processes while ensuring efficient collections and maintaining client relations. Collaborate closely with the Revenue Manager to enhance procedures and reporting, fosterin...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by analyzing conflicts of interest and conducting thorough client background research. Collaborate with attorneys to ensure compliance with ethical obligations while managing multi...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by analyzing conflicts of interest and conducting thorough client background research. Collaborate with attorneys to ensure compliance with ethical obligations while managing multiple...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by analyzing conflicts of interest and conducting thorough client background research. Collaborate with attorneys to ensure compliance with ethical obligations while managing multiple...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $240K *

Engage with us to tackle complex commercial litigation matters, supporting clients through all phases of litigation. Collaborate with experienced attorneys in a dynamic environment, enhancing your ski...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$220K - $260K *

Join a team that delivers strategic legal leadership, guiding enterprise-wide risk management, contract strategy, and regulatory compliance while advising senior leadership and fostering growth across...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Advance your career by providing expert legal counsel on commercial contracts, ensuring compliance and risk management while collaborating with a dynamic team. Engage in high-stakes negotiations and c...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$275K - $375K *

Oversee legal strategy and operations for a growing tech company, advising leadership on risk management, compliance, and complex agreements while building a robust legal team to support business expa...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Join us to support Federal procurement operations by developing documentation, managing contracts, and liaising with stakeholders. Leverage your expertise to ensure compliance and enhance acquisition...

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

$88K - $105K *

Elevate procurement efficiency by supporting contract operations, developing documentation, and liaising with stakeholders. Play a key role in ensuring compliance with regulations while managing compl...

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

$110K - $125K *

Transform data governance by leading a dedicated team to manage data transfers, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Oversee daily operations, establish procedures, and enhance service delivery while c...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic legal team to provide expert counsel on immigration matters, ensuring compliance and supporting university operations across various departments. Engage in complex legal issues while ma...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to labor and employment law, focusing on class/PAGA actions. This role offers the chance to engage in fast-paced litigation, draft legal documents, and collaborate with ex...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$190K - $230K *

Champion the development of a scalable legal framework for product and privacy, partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance compliance and streamline processes. Drive initiatives that support pr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$190K - $230K *

Shape the future of product and privacy law by building scalable legal frameworks. Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Security teams to enhance compliance and streamline processes, ensuring ra...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$175K - $200K *

Optimize the Firm’s data governance framework by establishing effective standards, processes, and decision rights. Collaborate across functions to enhance data quality, accountability, and operational...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$175K - $200K *

Champion the establishment and maturity of a global data governance practice, translating strategy into effective operations. Collaborate across functions to enhance data quality, accountability, and...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $190K *

Grow your career with us as a senior attorney, leading litigation efforts and mentoring junior staff. Drive impactful strategies in high-stakes cases while delivering exceptional client value and fost...

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  •   8 - 10 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.