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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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$160K - $190K *

Join a team that's committed to social justice as the General Counsel, guiding legal strategy, compliance, and risk management for an impactful nonprofit organization. Drive meaningful change while en...

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

$135K *

Empower rural healthcare transformation by providing legal counsel and compliance support for procurement, contracting, and regulatory matters. Collaborate with state agencies to ensure effective impl...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$85K - $130K *

Analyze high-exposure transportation claims across the U.S., ensuring effective defense and indemnity obligations. Collaborate with insureds and counsel, manage reserves, and represent interests at se...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Join us to provide legal expertise and strategic guidance across compliance, risk management, and nonprofit regulations. This role ensures our mission-driven organization operates with integrity while...

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive legal excellence by managing construction contracts, resolving disputes, and supporting project teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance and facilitate smooth operations in a fa...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$61K - $104K *

Join a dynamic team to lead federal research solicitation planning and execution. Oversee peer-review panels, ensuring quality and timely proposal reviews while coordinating logistics and supporting p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $225K *

Champion your legal career by leading commercial negotiations and shaping fintech products. Collaborate with executives on key deals, manage Latin American legal matters, and drive efficiency in a gro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $225K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of fintech by leading commercial legal strategies. You'll negotiate key agreements, manage Latin American legal matters, and drive impactful financial products fo...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of corporate legal operations by supporting a dynamic Legal team. Leverage your expertise in governance, contracts, and compliance to drive efficiency and ensure...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $102K *

Shape the future of contract management by overseeing pre and post-award functions, ensuring compliance, and leading negotiations. Utilize your expertise to guide procurement strategies and enhance pr...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Champion the litigation process by managing personal injury cases, focusing on trial preparation and court appearances. Collaborate with clients and experts to ensure effective representation in motor...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic legal team to manage general liability litigation cases, guiding clients through trial prep and court appearances while ensuring effective communication and superior advocacy skills...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$159K - $238K *

Champion your legal career by defending insureds in complex litigation. Manage cases from pleadings to trial with minimal oversight, ensuring effective communication and strategy throughout the proces...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$159K - $238K *

Champion the defense of insureds by leveraging your litigation expertise to manage complex cases from pleadings to trial, ensuring effective communication and strategy throughout the litigation proces...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring federal compliance and regulatory review. As a Compliance Review Attorney, you'll analyze legal documents, support case evaluations, and uphold program objecti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by supporting federal compliance and regulatory review. Engage in legal analysis, manage multiple cases, and ensure adherence to laws and policies while contributing to mission-c...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$160K - $200K *

Champion procurement strategies and legal guidance for complex transportation projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and successful contract negotiations from proposa...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $110K *

Join a dynamic litigation team and leverage your California litigation expertise. Support attorneys on complex state and federal matters, ensuring exceptional client service while managing multiple pr...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$125K - $150K *

Advance intellectual property strategies by managing patent portfolios, conducting due diligence, and providing strategic legal counsel across cross-functional teams in the medical device sector...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$96K - $151K *

Optimize clinical research agreements by managing negotiations, execution, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and quality in clinical trial operations, ensur...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $90K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic law firm as a Legal Secretary, where you'll support attorneys in family and business law through document management, client communication, and administrative...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$250K - $300K *

Transform litigation practices by leveraging AI and knowledge management to enhance efficiency and client service. Collaborate with partners to curate resources, develop workflows, and ensure quality...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$112K - $134K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting diverse litigation matters, managing eDiscovery processes, and ensuring high-quality legal documentation. Collaborate with attorneys in a fast-paced environm...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting attorneys in high-impact litigation. This role involves managing cases, advising on legal strategies, and collaborating with various stakeholders to uphold j...

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead the Litigation Branch in supporting DOJ attorneys on impactful cases. Oversee legal analysis, manage workflows, and provide litigation support while developing expertise in correctional, constitu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.