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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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Legal Intake Manager

$80K - $90K *

Champion a dynamic client intake team, ensuring seamless conversion from inquiry to client retention. Lead, coach, and enhance team performance while collaborating with marketing and attorneys to opti...

Fort Lauderdale, FL (Broward County)In-Person

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Staff Attorney, Immigration (School Based K-12)

$74K - $90K *

Empower immigrant families by providing essential legal support in schools. As a Staff Attorney, you'll assess legal situations, represent clients, and guide families through crises, ensuring access t...

San Diego, CA (San Diego County)In-Person

2 weeks ago

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

Communications Specialist - Public Relations

$71K - $110K *

Engage in strategic media relations to enhance brand visibility. Collaborate with teams to craft compelling narratives, pitch stories, and maintain media connections. Drive proactive outreach and mana...

Minneapolis, MN (Hennepin County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Communications Specialist - Public Relations

$70K - $110K *

Elevate your career by driving impactful media relations strategies that enhance brand visibility. Collaborate with legal professionals to craft compelling narratives and secure media placements, whil...

Washington, DC (District Of Columbia County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Communications Specialist - Public Relations

$71K - $110K *

Contribute to impactful media relations strategies that enhance brand visibility. Collaborate with teams to craft compelling narratives, proactively engage with media, and maintain strong relationship...

Miami, FL (Miami-dade County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Communications Specialist - Public Relations

$71K - $110K *

Elevate the firm's brand by crafting and executing media relations strategies. Collaborate with legal teams to promote achievements and secure media placements, while maintaining strong journalist rel...

San Diego, CA (San Diego County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Communications Specialist - Public Relations

$70K - $110K *

Transform the firm's brand visibility by crafting strategic media relations and public relations initiatives. Collaborate with legal professionals to promote achievements and enhance engagement with k...

Wilmington, DE (New Castle County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Communications Specialist - Public Relations

$70K - $110K *

Elevate your career by driving impactful media relations strategies that enhance brand visibility. Collaborate with legal experts to craft compelling narratives and secure media placements, while mana...

Seattle, WA (King County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Communications Specialist - Public Relations

$71K - $110K *

Transform your career by driving impactful media relations strategies that enhance brand visibility. Collaborate with legal experts to craft compelling narratives and secure media placements, all whil...

Short Hills, NJ (Essex County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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Communications Specialist - Public Relations

$70K - $110K *

Help us enhance our brand visibility through strategic media relations and public relations efforts. Collaborate with teams to craft compelling narratives and secure media placements, while managing r...

Reston, VA (Fairfax County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Communications Specialist - Public Relations

$70K - $110K *

Engage with media to enhance brand visibility through strategic public relations efforts. Collaborate with internal teams to craft compelling narratives and secure media placements, driving impactful...

Phoenix, AZ (Maricopa County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Communications Specialist - Public Relations

$70K - $110K *

Champion impactful media relations strategies to enhance brand visibility, collaborating with legal professionals to craft compelling narratives and secure media placements, while managing relationshi...

Raleigh, NC (Wake County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Communications Specialist - Public Relations

$71K - $110K *

Elevate the firm's brand by crafting and executing strategic media relations initiatives. Collaborate with legal professionals to enhance visibility and secure impactful media placements, driving enga...

San Francisco, CA (San Francisco County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Communications Specialist - Public Relations

$71K - $110K *

Unlock potential by driving impactful media relations strategies that enhance brand visibility. Collaborate with legal professionals to craft compelling narratives and secure media placements, while m...

Atlanta, GA (Fulton County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Communications Specialist - Public Relations

$70K - $110K *

Innovate media relations strategies to enhance brand visibility. Collaborate with teams to craft compelling narratives, proactively pitch stories, and maintain media relationships. Drive impactful pub...

Baltimore, MD (Baltimore City County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Communications Specialist - Public Relations

$71K - $110K *

Transform the firm's brand visibility by executing strategic media relations and public relations initiatives. Collaborate with attorneys and marketing teams to craft compelling narratives that resona...

Houston, TX (Harris County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Communications Specialist - Public Relations

$71K - $110K *

Drive impactful media relations strategies to enhance brand visibility. Collaborate with teams to craft compelling narratives, secure media placements, and maintain strong journalist relationships, al...

Boston, MA (Suffolk County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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Communications Specialist - Public Relations

$71K - $110K *

Help us enhance our brand visibility through strategic media relations and public relations efforts. Collaborate with teams to craft compelling narratives and secure media placements, while maintainin...

New York, NY (New York County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Communications Specialist - Public Relations

$70K - $110K *

Join a team that's shaping the firm's public image through strategic media relations. Leverage your expertise to enhance visibility, build journalist relationships, and craft compelling narratives tha...

Los Angeles, CA (Los Angeles County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Communications Specialist - Public Relations

$71K - $110K *

Reimagine media relations by crafting impactful strategies that elevate brand visibility. Collaborate with diverse teams to tell compelling stories, engage with journalists, and enhance public percept...

Chicago, IL (Cook County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Communications Specialist - Public Relations

$71K - $110K *

Drive impactful media relations strategies to enhance brand visibility. Collaborate with legal professionals to craft compelling narratives, proactively pitch stories, and maintain strong media relati...

Dallas, TX (Dallas County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Communications Specialist - Public Relations

$71K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing brand visibility through strategic media relations. This role requires a proactive communicator with a strong background in public relations, capable of build...

Palo Alto, CA (Santa Clara County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Communications Specialist - Public Relations

$70K - $110K *

Drive impactful media relations strategies to enhance brand visibility. Collaborate with legal professionals to craft compelling narratives, proactively pitch stories, and maintain strong media relati...

Philadelphia, PA (Philadelphia County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Communications Specialist - Public Relations

$70K - $110K *

Develop and implement strategic media relations initiatives to enhance brand visibility. Collaborate with internal teams to craft compelling narratives, proactively engage with media, and maintain str...

Austin, TX (Travis County)In-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Paralegal/Contract Manager

$80K - $95K *

Optimize contract management processes by leveraging your paralegal expertise to enhance efficiency and support cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic biotech environment...

Boston, MA (Suffolk County)In-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
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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.

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    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.

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    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.