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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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$115K - $125K *

Collaborate with attorneys and clients to manage project timelines, resources, and updates. Ensure quality control and effective communication while overseeing trademark and copyright research in a dy...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$270K - $305K *

Shape the future of labor and employment law by providing expert legal services, engaging with clients and agencies, and leading litigation efforts in a collaborative environment. Join a team dedicate...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $105K *

Drive your career forward by analyzing emerging issues in strategic deterrence. Collaborate with senior leaders to provide high-quality research and insights that shape Air Force policy and strategy i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $146K *

Join a dynamic legal team to provide expert counsel on employment law, conduct complex research, and draft legal documents. Collaborate with judicial personnel to minimize legal risks and enhance oper...

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

$248K - $306K *

Lead a dynamic legal team, providing strategic counsel for R&D and Supply Chain. Collaborate with senior leaders to navigate complex legal issues, negotiate contracts, and drive risk-appropriate strat...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$154K - $185K *

Champion the future of employment law by providing expert counsel and litigation support. Collaborate with a dynamic team to manage complex cases and deliver exceptional legal services to diverse clie...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $110K *

Oversee environmental compliance for utility projects, ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations. Collaborate with regulators and stakeholders to manage permitting processes and mitigate env...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring environmental compliance for utility projects. Oversee permitting processes, coordinate with regulators, and manage environmental risks while supporting constr...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$162K - $203K *

Lead legal strategy and compliance as a key partner, advising on employment law, litigation management, and regulatory matters. Collaborate with senior leadership to navigate complex legal challenges...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$162K - $203K *

Transform your career by providing strategic legal counsel on employment law, litigation management, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with leadership to navigate complex legal challenges in a dy...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$200K - $235K *

Shape the future of legal technology by driving AI adoption and support. Collaborate across teams to analyze usage, identify gaps, and develop strategies that enhance operational efficiency and compli...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$135K - $160K *

Empower growth by leading legal strategies that shape product launches, regulatory relationships, and dispute resolutions. Collaborate closely with executives to provide practical advice and ensure co...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by supporting pricing, market strategy, and business processes. Collaborate across teams to enhance systems and templates, ensuring efficiency and clarity in a dynamic, hi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $145K *

Empower the Legal department by enhancing vendor governance and performance. Lead strategy, sourcing, and analytics to optimize legal service provider relationships and ensure alignment with business...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$230K - $270K *

Build the legal function for a fast-paced, innovative AI company. Partner with sales to drive enterprise deals, ensuring swift contract execution while navigating the unique legal landscape of voice A...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $100K *

Champion compliance by driving international trade operations, ensuring adherence to regulations while managing licensing, documentation, and audits across functions, thus optimizing our global aerosp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $145K *

Tackle compliance oversight through detailed assessments, reporting, and collaboration with law enforcement partners to ensure program adherence and address deficiencies efficiently across a high-volu...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$250K - $335K *

Join a dynamic team to lead enterprise security and information governance initiatives, ensuring robust protection of client data and compliance with industry standards while collaborating with execut...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $335K *

Unlock potential by leading enterprise security and information governance initiatives. Collaborate with executive teams to enhance cyber resilience, manage technology risks, and ensure compliance wit...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $335K *

Join us to lead strategic initiatives in technology security and information governance, collaborating with executive teams to enhance cyber resilience and protect client data while overseeing complia...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $335K *

Partner with us to lead enterprise security and information governance initiatives, ensuring robust protection of client data and compliance with industry standards while driving strategic technology...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $335K *

Elevate the Firm's security and information governance by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing cyber resilience, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with executive...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $335K *

Transform enterprise security and information governance by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing cyber resilience, and aligning security architecture with business goals. Collaborate with leadersh...

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Champion legal compliance and prevention strategies as a key advisor in sexual assault response and primary prevention programs, ensuring adherence to policies and providing expert guidance on complex...

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

$90K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative EPM solutions. Utilize your expertise to implement planning and performance management tools integrated with NetSuite, driving successful project outcomes through...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.