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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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Shape the future of contracting by providing strategic legal support across diverse business functions, focusing on R&D-related agreements. Drive process improvements and collaborate with stakeholders...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$228K - $275K *

Lead the charge in providing strategic legal support for contracting across diverse business functions, focusing on R&D-related agreements while enhancing workflows and risk management processes to al...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$435K - $455K *

Champion project success by managing complex financing and development initiatives across energy and infrastructure sectors. Lead diverse teams, negotiate key agreements, and ensure compliance while m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$83K - $88K *

Pioneer the preservation of FTA's history by managing and digitizing a unique archival collection. Engage in research, create engaging content, and support records management efforts to enhance public...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$83K - $95K *

Empower children's rights advocacy by joining a dedicated team focused on best interests for unaccompanied minors in immigration proceedings. Collaborate with volunteers and stakeholders to ensure com...

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

$82K - $109K *

Transform executive support by managing calendars, travel, and projects while ensuring efficient communication and organization. Leverage your expertise to handle confidential information and deliver...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in complex civil litigation, managing a diverse caseload and ready to take cases to trial. Collaborate with a dedicated team in a supportive environment focused on strategic case manag...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Transform your legal career by joining a dynamic team focused on civil litigation and insurance defense. Engage in diverse cases while honing your skills in a supportive environment that values growth...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $150K *

Join a dynamic team as an Associate Attorney, handling diverse litigation cases. Leverage your legal expertise in a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and collaboration, while ser...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of compliance by providing expert legal support and guidance in regulatory matters, ensuring adherence to federal and state laws while managing a team and enhancing customer service t...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$94K - $101K *

Lead the charge in optimizing intake performance by coaching a dedicated team. Drive results through data analysis, hands-on guidance, and a commitment to operational excellence, ensuring a high-quali...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$94K - $101K *

Champion a high-performing intake team by driving conversion success, coaching effectiveness, and operational excellence. Leverage data insights to enhance performance and ensure compliance while fost...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $235K *

Elevate your legal career by delivering strategic counsel and effective services to Managed Services Organizations and physician practices, while managing complex legal projects and mentoring a team i...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine the future of human resources by advising on recruitment strategies, conducting job analyses, and ensuring compliance with policies. Collaborate with management to enhance workforce effectiv...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$215K *

Elevate your career with an entry-level role in Trademark & Copyright law, advising clients on diverse legal issues, from registrations to enforcement. Join a dynamic team and develop your expertise i...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$215K *

Join our dynamic Trademark & Copyright group to advise clients on diverse trademark and copyright issues, from registration to enforcement. Collaborate with a team of experts and develop your legal sk...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$270K - $290K *

Join us to enhance our Knowledge Management team by managing and delivering critical legal knowledge assets, supporting training initiatives, and collaborating on AI-optimized resources to drive excel...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$270K - $290K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing and delivering essential legal knowledge assets, while monitoring market developments and providing training to enhance practice efficiency and attorney suppor...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $95K *

Support contract administration and legal operations for a major infrastructure project. Collaborate with diverse teams to manage documentation, claims, and compliance, while enhancing legal processes...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Transform cybersecurity by conducting independent assessments of information systems and networks. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance with security requirements, identify vulnerabilities, and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing legal expertise in administrative hearings. As a Senior Counsel, you'll lead adjudicatory processes, supervise legal staff, and ensure compliance with regulat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $123K *

Champion complex investigations, driving outcomes through strategic resource management and cross-functional collaboration. Ensure compliance and effectiveness in problem-solving to foster a proactive...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive your career forward by providing legal expertise in immigration matters, supporting unaccompanied children, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance with laws and regulations whi...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of legal advocacy by providing expert guidance on immigration law, supporting unaccompanied children, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance and effective program op...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Manage complex legal issues and provide guidance on immigration matters, focusing on unaccompanied children. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and support Department objectives throug...

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  •   Less than 5 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.