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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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$132K - $212K *

Transform corporate governance by leading M&A integration efforts, ensuring seamless transitions of acquired entities into legal frameworks. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance governan...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $200K *

Manage legal affairs as a trusted advisor, overseeing contracts, disputes, and compliance while collaborating with executives and teams to drive business success and mitigate risks...

1 week ago

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

$160K - $250K *

Advance commercial legal strategies by drafting and negotiating complex contracts, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations, and collaborating cross-functionally to support growth in the AI sector...

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Empower your legal expertise in healthcare by guiding compliance, managing contracts, and advising on provider relationships as crucial support for value-based business initiatives in a remote setting...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$91K - $136K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage global law enforcement requests, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Support litigation and regulatory operations while enhancing legal technology and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$71K - $110K *

Engage in a dynamic role supporting legal professionals by managing complex tasks, preparing documents, and facilitating client interactions in trust administration, estate planning, and probate. Your...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$76K - $107K *

Engage in compliance management by ensuring adherence to global quality standards, leading internal audits, and overseeing operational workflows. Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve consumer com...

Reposted today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$115K - $154K *

Elevate your career by supporting global partner recruiting initiatives, ensuring a seamless candidate experience while collaborating with leadership and recruitment teams to meet strategic hiring goa...

3 weeks ago

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

$115K - $154K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage the global lateral partner recruiting process, ensuring a seamless candidate experience while collaborating with leadership to meet strategic hiring goals. Your exper...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Contribute to advancing partnerships with Indigenous Peoples and local communities by leading strategic initiatives, managing stakeholder engagement, and enhancing participation in environmental proje...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $170K *

Engage in dynamic civil litigation as an Associate Attorney, managing cases from inception to resolution. Collaborate with clients and colleagues while honing your advocacy skills in a supportive, hyb...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $90K *

Deliver exceptional executive support to a Senior Partner, enhancing practice efficiency and client relationships in a fast-paced environment. Utilize proactive strategies to manage priorities, solve...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$200K - $250K *

Empower legal operations as a Junior Counsel, collaborating across corporate, commercial, and employment law at an innovative AI-native law firm. Develop vital skills, manage diverse legal matters, an...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$280K - $320K *

Elevate your career by leading complex IP matters, including trademark litigation and M&A transactions. Collaborate with a skilled legal team to provide expert counsel and drive impactful results for...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $200K *

Pioneer your legal career in medical malpractice and personal injury law, working alongside seasoned attorneys. Contribute to impactful case strategies while maintaining client relationships in a supp...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $100K *

Empower the future of legal talent by managing recruitment, engagement, and development initiatives for students and associates. Collaborate actively with leadership to foster a thriving, diverse work...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate growth by leading the sales cycle for enterprise solutions, engaging legal professionals from major law firms. Build robust relationships, manage multi-stakeholder deals, and drive revenue...

1 month ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$165K - $185K *

Lead and innovate U.S. business immigration strategies, guiding multinational clients through complex legal landscapes while fostering team development and enhancing service delivery through technolog...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leading complex U.S. business immigration engagements, providing strategic counsel, and driving practice growth while mentoring a high-performing team and enhancing client service...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$165K - $185K *

Elevate your career by leading complex U.S. business immigration engagements, providing strategic counsel, and driving practice growth while mentoring legal professionals in a dynamic, client-focused...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$170K - $300K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Paralegal, providing comprehensive support across various practice areas. Leverage your expertise in corporate matters while enjoying a balanced work-life environment w...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$170K - $300K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team as a Senior Paralegal, providing comprehensive support across various practice areas, managing complex transactions, and enhancing corporate governance while...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $170K *

Empower your career by ensuring ethical compliance in client matters. Collaborate with attorneys in a fast-paced environment as you analyze conflicts and support streamlined business intake processes...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$83K - $138K *

Join a team that's shaping regulatory strategies and ensuring compliance across product lifecycles. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to navigate evolving global regulations and maintain market...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $110K *

Drive your legal career forward by supporting senior attorneys in a dynamic immigration practice. Collaborate on case management, enhance your expertise, and contribute to a diverse client base, from...

Chicago, ILRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.