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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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$55K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team supporting international legal operations. You'll coordinate schedules, manage documents, and enhance client experiences across borders, contributing to a high-impact practice with...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$81K - $122K *

Empower a dynamic legal team by coordinating schedules, managing travel, and ensuring seamless communication. This role demands exceptional organizational skills and a proactive approach to support at...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$82K - $120K *

Empower your career by providing high-level paralegal support across diverse practice areas, including venture transactions and corporate governance, while enjoying a balanced work-life environment at...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$96K - $110K *

Elevate your legal career by conducting high-level research and analysis, supporting complex investigations, and drafting persuasive legal documents in a dynamic environment focused on asset recovery...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $90K *

Engage clients and streamline operations by managing schedules, documents, and communications. Play a key role in supporting attorneys and enhancing client experiences through professionalism and atte...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $170K *

Transform the landscape of intellectual property by leveraging your expertise in wireless communications. As a key member of our team, you'll draft patent applications and engage with cutting-edge tec...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Lead the charge in transforming complex customer implementations into streamlined, valuable outcomes. Shape delivery standards, coach colleagues, and ensure executive success through strategic account...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $130K *

Transform the future of employment law by engaging with clients and guiding them through legal challenges. Collaborate with a dynamic team to address labor and employment matters, ensuring high standa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in litigation docketing by managing critical deadlines, ensuring compliance with court rules, and maintaining the integrity of the docketing system. Collaborate with legal teams to pro...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$185K - $225K *

Shape the future of a growing boutique firm by leading high-stakes IP and business matters. Take charge of client relationships, strategy, and mentorship in a dynamic remote environment while maintain...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$185K - $225K *

Join a growing boutique firm to lead high-level IP, business, and litigation matters, overseeing client relationships and mentoring junior attorneys while shaping future strategies in a fully remote e...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by conducting in-depth investigations and collaborating with legal teams to navigate complex discovery challenges, ensuring tailored responses align with national strategies in a dyna...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by providing senior-level support for government contracts, ensuring compliance and quality in Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace programs while collaborating across departments t...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by providing senior-level support for government contracts, focusing on Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace programs. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and enhance health...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Elevate government contract activities by providing senior-level support for Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace programs. Ensure compliance, manage documentation, and facilitate communication across...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Transform government contracts management by ensuring compliance and quality in Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace programs. Collaborate across teams to support low-income populations and maintain re...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion government contracts activities by ensuring compliance and quality in Medicaid, Medicare, and Marketplace programs. Collaborate with state agencies and internal teams to support health care s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$89K - $122K *

Join a team that's transforming complex data into actionable insights. As a key technical partner, you'll support the eDiscovery lifecycle, ensuring data integrity and delivering high-quality outputs...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$98K - $134K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team that transforms complex data into actionable insights for high-stakes litigation. Collaborate closely with project managers to ensure seamless eDiscovery pro...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$89K - $122K *

Unlock potential by providing technical support for complex litigation matters, transforming large data volumes into organized, usable work products. Collaborate with project managers throughout the m...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$89K - $122K *

Drive the future of eDiscovery by transforming complex data into actionable insights. Collaborate with project managers to ensure seamless data processing and support high-stakes litigation efforts wh...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$72K - $107K *

Join a dynamic team to support high-stakes M&A and finance transactions. Leverage your paralegal expertise to manage due diligence, coordinate closing processes, and ensure compliance in a fast-paced...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$61K - $141K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional legal support through administrative excellence, ensuring smooth operations and effective communication within a dynamic legal environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $236K *

Manage and negotiate complex contracts with healthcare providers, collaborating with legal teams to deliver exceptional service. Foster relationships and provide strategic guidance to business units w...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $88K *

Transform legal operations by supporting contracts, governance, and compliance. Collaborate with the General Counsel to manage risk, maintain records, and ensure regulatory adherence, all while foster...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.