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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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$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...

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  •   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...

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  •   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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4 weeks ago

  •   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

$98K - $135K *

Advance your career by managing export compliance for a diverse portfolio. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure adherence to ITAR and EAR regulations while overseeing licensing activities and devel...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$135K - $256K *

Empower community engagement by providing legal counsel on municipal law, drafting ordinances, and advising Neighborhood Councils. Collaborate with city officials to ensure compliance with regulations...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$270K - $295K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing conflicts clearance operations, mentoring a team, and managing complex ethical issues in a dynamic legal environment. Drive process improvements and...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$270K - $295K *

Transform the conflicts clearance function by leading a U.S. team of Conflicts Attorneys. Oversee operations, mentor staff, and resolve complex issues while ensuring compliance with professional respo...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$270K - $295K *

Join a team that's dedicated to navigating complex conflicts of interest while leading a talented group of Conflicts Attorneys. Oversee operations, mentor staff, and ensure compliance across U.S. offi...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$270K - $295K *

Lead a dynamic team of Conflicts Attorneys, overseeing complex conflict resolutions and ensuring compliance with professional responsibility rules while enhancing operational efficiency and technology...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$270K - $295K *

Optimize the conflicts clearance function by leading a U.S. team of Conflicts Attorneys, managing complex issues, and enhancing operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with professional respo...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$270K - $295K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of conflict resolution in a dynamic legal environment. Lead a talented group of Conflicts Attorneys, manage complex clearance processes, and drive operational exc...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$270K - $295K *

Lead and optimize the U.S. Conflicts Attorneys team, overseeing complex conflict resolutions and ensuring compliance with professional responsibility rules while enhancing operational efficiency and t...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$120K - $145K *

Support the General Counsel by managing corporate governance, financing, compliance, and M&A transactions while driving legal strategy and fostering collaboration across departments in a dynamic, grow...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $115K *

Drive strategic initiatives by leading cross-functional teams to enhance logistics and resource management for defense operations, ensuring alignment with national security objectives and optimizing p...

3 days ago

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

$162K *

Lead and supervise the Court of Appeals' central staff attorneys, ensuring effective legal services and case management while providing counsel to the court and enhancing operational quality...

2 days ago

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

$155K - $200K *

Join a team that's dedicated to professional growth and collaboration, where you'll handle diverse civil defense cases, engage with clients, and develop your skills alongside experienced attorneys in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to analyze and resolve conflicts of interest, ensuring compliance and ethical standards in new business and lateral hires. Collaborate with attorneys to deliver precise conflict ch...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of labor and employee relations by advising on grievances, drafting documents, and engaging in collective bargaining to foster a fair workplace environment and ensure compliance with re...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$155K - $217K *

Join a dynamic team to negotiate and close high-profile commercial agreements, supporting various business units while driving growth in a leading SaaS company. Collaborate closely with sales and prod...

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2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $217K *

Shape the future of commercial law by collaborating with teams to negotiate high-profile agreements, support product launches, and drive growth in a leading SaaS company. Engage with top-tier clients...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.