Explore Legal Specialist Jobs

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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$260K - $280K *

Champion NA employment law strategy by providing expert legal guidance, overseeing compliance, and leading a team of professionals. Enhance organizational culture while mitigating risks and aligning p...

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$95K - $115K *

Lead the Claims team in overseeing legal processes, resolving disputes, and enhancing claims operations. Drive strategic initiatives, draft legislation, and manage a diverse caseload to protect govern...

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$108K - $130K *

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$149K - $198K *

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$87K - $120K *

Champion our legal team by providing expert guidance on employment and labor matters, ensuring compliance and risk management across diverse jurisdictions while collaborating with HR and business lead...

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$75K - $90K *

Pioneer advancements in immigrant legal services, providing direct counsel and representation across multiple counties, while supporting community outreach and legal education initiatives...

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$76K - $102K *

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$81K - $134K *

Advance client interests by managing Workers Compensation claims litigation. Handle cases independently from inception to resolution, ensuring compliance with legal standards while fostering strong cl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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Transform the litigation landscape by independently managing Workers Compensation claims, ensuring aggressive case handling and resolution focus while building strong client relationships and staying...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$194K - $263K *

Unlock potential by serving as a strategic legal advisor, providing essential support to commercial and operational teams in the pharmaceutical sector, while ensuring compliance and managing risks to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in managing the Trustee Department, overseeing operations, compliance, and team performance while ensuring client satisfaction and operational excellence in nonjudicial foreclosure pro...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving client success in civil litigation. Manage diverse cases in tort and contract claims, handling all phases from inception to resolution. Make a meaningful impact while advanc...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

Elevate client advocacy by managing complex litigation cases, conducting discovery, and representing clients in court. Seeking a skilled litigator with a strong commitment to achieving favorable outco...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$102K - $119K *

Join our team to support MSA Engineering and Design contract compliance, ensuring effective delivery of electric capital projects. Collaborate with contractors and stakeholders to enhance performance...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$216K - $288K *

Unlock potential at our dynamic Legal team by leading complex negotiations, mentoring talent, and driving strategic initiatives that shape our global business and mitigate risk. Your expertise will be...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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

$112K - $162K *

Champion the growth of our firm by advising on complex commercial contracts, collaborating with business teams to negotiate agreements, and providing strategic legal insights to enhance operational ef...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$99K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team as a Legal Assistant, supporting attorneys in both prelitigation and litigation processes. Contribute to client success while honing your skills in a collaborative...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $130K *

Empower data governance excellence by implementing and operationalizing enterprise-wide practices. Collaborate with IT and business functions to ensure data integrity, compliance, and value realizatio...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $146K *

Lead proactive business development initiatives, collaborating across teams to enhance marketing strategies and drive growth in Corporate and AI practices, ensuring measurable outcomes and effective c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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Unlock your potential as a key coordinator in business development, driving strategic initiatives and marketing projects while collaborating with attorneys and professionals to enhance client relation...

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Drive impactful business development initiatives by collaborating across teams, translating priorities into actionable plans, and enhancing client relationships within a growing Corporate/AI practice...

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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.

  • 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.