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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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$169K - $202K *

Reimagine your career by managing eDiscovery in complex litigations. Collaborate with teams to develop workflows, advise on compliance, and enhance client strategies while serving as a subject matter...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$162K - $202K *

Lead the charge in managing eDiscovery for complex litigations, developing workflows, and advising stakeholders on compliance strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance eDiscovery processes and i...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$169K - $202K *

Drive eDiscovery initiatives by managing complex litigations, developing workflows, and advising stakeholders on compliance strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance processes and implement inno...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$162K - $194K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your legal expertise in eDiscovery and Information Governance. Collaborate with teams to manage complex litigations, develop workflows, and enhance client strategies...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$162K - $194K *

Lead eDiscovery initiatives across complex litigations, developing workflows and advising stakeholders on compliance and strategy. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and implement innovative...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$179K - $280K *

Tackle complex legal management challenges by leading multi-office operations and enhancing organizational excellence. Drive talent development and operational improvements while ensuring high-quality...

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4 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$78K - $165K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing program operations through effective support and coordination. Leverage your skills in communication and organization to drive project success in a dynamic en...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career by providing legal and regulatory expertise across diverse functions. Collaborate with executives, investors, and property managers, ensuring compliance and supporting crucial deci...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Innovate within the ICAM governance landscape, leading strategic initiatives and ensuring compliance with federal standards. Collaborate across teams to enhance identity management and drive successfu...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in ICAM governance and change management, ensuring alignment with federal standards and seamless integration across enterprise platforms. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance ident...

1 week ago

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

$94K - $138K *

Unlock your potential by managing facility documents and records, ensuring compliance with regulations, and supporting document control practices in a dynamic environment. Collaborate across teams to...

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by serving as a subject matter expert in procurement compliance, guiding complex regulatory matters, and enhancing audit readiness. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure consistent...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's shaping procurement strategies and guiding complex acquisitions. You'll advise senior leaders, analyze procurement data, and supervise a dedicated team to enhance operational effici...

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion strategic procurement initiatives by advising senior leaders, directing complex acquisitions, and supervising a skilled team to enhance operational efficiency and compliance with federal regu...

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

$105K - $120K *

Lead knowledge management initiatives by maintaining critical documentation, supporting engineering teams, and ensuring compliance with security standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance com...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$250K - $350K *

Join a dynamic team as the first legal hire, leading legal functions and advising on commercial agreements, product counseling, and regulatory matters. Collaborate closely with founders and cross-func...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of commercial legal operations by supporting diverse contracting efforts and building scalable legal frameworks that drive business growth and innovation...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$85K - $95K *

Unlock your potential as an E-Billing Specialist, managing client billing processes, ensuring accuracy, and enhancing e-billing systems. Collaborate with teams to resolve issues and improve workflows...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $95K *

Drive the e-billing process by managing client invoices, ensuring accuracy, and enhancing systems. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues and improve workflows in a fast-paced environment, whil...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in applying I/O psychology to enhance performance measurement and service improvement. Collaborate with diverse teams to design research, analyze data, and translate findings into acti...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$79K - $107K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency and strategic decision-making for the U.S. Forest Service. Utilize your analytical skills to support policy development and improve com...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$330K - $380K *

Engage as a key legal advisor in a fast-paced AI startup, overseeing commercial agreements, product counseling, and regulatory compliance while building efficient legal processes to support rapid grow...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$245K - $275K *

Shape the future of legal education by leading strategic initiatives, driving enterprise transformation, and collaborating with executive leadership to identify growth opportunities and enhance organi...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$245K - $275K *

Lead the charge in defining and executing strategic initiatives that drive growth and transformation across the organization while collaborating with an executive team to enhance the mission and impac...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$80K - $95K *

Drive safety excellence across multiple job sites by conducting assessments, training, and ensuring compliance with safety plans. Collaborate with contractors to mitigate risks and enhance workplace s...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.