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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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$109K - $131K *

Lead the charge in providing strategic legal counsel on corporate transactions, compliance, and governance. Collaborate globally to support expansion initiatives and ensure high-quality legal practice...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$92K - $120K *

Contribute to a dynamic legal team by providing essential administrative support, managing schedules, coordinating client interactions, and ensuring smooth operations. Your organizational skills will...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $130K *

Support a dynamic legal team by managing litigation and dispute resolution matters, ensuring effective case management and collaboration with counsel to drive successful outcomes in a fast-paced envir...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$79K - $91K *

Elevate your legal career by assisting attorneys in litigation processes, preparing essential documents, and reviewing paralegal work. Contribute to impactful law enforcement initiatives while honing...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$79K - $91K *

Partner with us to support litigation efforts by assisting attorneys, preparing legal documents, and reviewing paralegal work. Contribute to a nationwide initiative aimed at disrupting criminal enterp...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$122K - $212K *

Shape strategic legal counsel for government programs, navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Provide actionable advice to support business objectives while managing risks and ensuring compliance a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$122K - $212K *

Champion innovative legal strategies in government procurement, providing expert counsel on compliance and regulatory matters. Drive enterprise impact through strategic advice, risk management, and co...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $85K *

Transform your legal career by supporting high-profile litigation efforts. Collaborate with attorneys on complex cases, conduct thorough research, and utilize advanced technology to make a significant...

Yesterday

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

$97K *

Unlock critical legal insights by engaging in high-impact research and case support. Collaborate with a dedicated team to navigate the complexities of litigation for the Department of Justice, enhanci...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K *

Join a team that's dedicated to supporting high-profile legal cases. This role offers recent law graduates hands-on experience in litigation, enhancing your skills in legal research and eDiscovery whi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K *

Join us to gain hands-on experience as a Law Clerk, assisting the DOJ with high-profile cases. Collaborate with legal teams, enhance your litigation knowledge, and contribute to the Radiation Exposure...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K *

Join a dynamic legal team as you assist with high-profile cases, gaining hands-on experience in litigation processes. Collaborate on investigations from discovery to trial, enhancing your legal skills...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $218K *

Manage a diverse caseload of personal injury litigation, providing expert legal representation and strategic guidance throughout all phases of civil proceedings while ensuring compliance with risk pol...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $225K *

Shape the future of commercial real estate by leveraging your 7+ years of expertise in acquisitions and dispositions. Collaborate with clients and cross-functional teams to manage multiple transaction...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$175K - $225K *

Champion commercial real estate transactions by advising clients on land acquisitions and dispositions. Leverage 7+ years of experience to manage multiple matters, collaborate with teams, and drive su...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$175K - $225K *

Champion commercial real estate transactions by advising property owners on land acquisitions and dispositions. Leverage 7+ years of experience to manage multiple matters, collaborate with teams, and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$175K - $225K *

Help us drive success by advising clients on commercial real estate transactions. Leverage your expertise in acquisitions and dispositions to manage multiple projects and collaborate with teams, ensur...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$70K - $124K *

Join a team that's dedicated to providing exceptional legal support. This role involves managing communications, coordinating schedules, and assisting with complex documentation while ensuring confide...

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $95K *

Join us to review and enhance U Visa cases in a collaborative, trauma-informed environment. Leverage your legal expertise to ensure compliance with current regulations while providing high-quality ser...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's driving legal excellence in M&A and contract management. This role offers the chance to influence corporate development and data privacy initiatives while collaborating with diverse...

Markham, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $105K *

Support a dynamic team of attorneys by providing top-tier administrative assistance, managing complex schedules, and ensuring seamless operations within a fast-paced legal environment. Enhance your ca...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$220K - $250K *

Help us design and implement AI-driven legal systems that transform complex workflows into structured, machine-readable formats for efficient execution and analysis...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$220K - $250K *

Unlock potential by re-engineering legal workflows to create AI-ready systems that translate expert legal insights into machine-executable formats, ensuring quality and efficiency in the delivery of l...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$220K - $250K *

Engage in transforming complex legal workflows into AI-executable systems, driving innovation in the legal sector through structured data design and automation, ensuring quality outcomes while collabo...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join our dynamic legal team as you provide strategic legal counsel on U.S. employment practices, ensuring compliance and guiding HR and management through complex labor laws and workplace issues in a...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.