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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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$86K - $181K *

Advance your career by leading eDiscovery processes, mentoring junior staff, and enhancing technical skills in a collaborative environment focused on quality assurance and innovative methodologies for...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$86K - $181K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Data Specialist, enhancing eDiscovery processes while mentoring junior staff. Lead complex data workflows, ensure quality assurance, and develop methodologies in a fast...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading complex procurement and contract administration efforts. Collaborate with executive leadership to manage solicitations and vendor negotiations, ensuring contract compliance...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate data privacy initiatives by building a comprehensive privacy program. Lead privacy strategy, compliance, and governance across multiple jurisdictions while advising on M&A diligence and int...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $190K *

Build and oversee a comprehensive privacy program, establishing frameworks and policies to ensure data protection across a multi-jurisdictional technology portfolio. Collaborate with cross-functional...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $155K *

Optimize legal processes and records management for the Afghanistan War Commission. Collaborate with counsel to ensure accurate documentation, manage sensitive information, and support the Commission...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by managing security programs for advanced Special Access Programs (SAPs). Oversee multiple security disciplines, ensuring compliance and safeguarding sensitive information while c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$150K - $300K *

Join a dynamic corporate practice, advising clients on complex insurance matters, including D&O and cyberliability. Leverage your legal expertise to navigate corporate disputes and enhance client rela...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $100K *

Transform legal support by providing comprehensive administrative assistance, managing litigation documents, and ensuring effective communication within a fast-paced environment. Leverage your organiz...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$118K - $150K *

Empower your legal career by engaging in complex civil litigation cases. Collaborate with seasoned attorneys, gain hands-on experience, and develop your skills in a supportive environment focused on p...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $121K *

Champion legal operations excellence by driving process improvements, metrics establishment, and AI integration to enhance workflow efficiencies and support the Legal team in dynamic, fast-paced envir...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Join us to provide legal support for commercial equipment financing, guiding strategic initiatives and compliance while managing complex transactions and fostering cross-functional collaboration in a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Empower clients by managing high-stakes Lemon Law litigation, guiding cases from strategy to trial. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver exceptional legal representation for manufacturers and co...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$110K - $132K *

Shape cybersecurity policy initiatives by leading compliance efforts, developing directives, and enhancing governance strategies for DoD programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective pol...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$205K - $235K *

Champion dynamic corporate transactions by leading M&A, joint ventures, and financing deals, while expertly drafting and negotiating essential legal documents and fostering strong client relations in...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative solutions by leading global government programs, ensuring successful execution and client satisfaction through effective project management and collaboration with diverse stakeholde...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Manage and oversee global government programs, ensuring successful execution and client satisfaction. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to drive project performance, compliance, and...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team to drive regulatory strategies for innovative medical devices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance and successful submissions in the U.S. and international...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$130K - $190K *

Join a dynamic team focused on providing exceptional legal defense in Workers' Compensation. This role offers support from skilled staff, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional g...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $140K *

Champion the future of immigration law by providing expert representation for clients seeking benefits before USCIS and EOIR. Leverage your experience in a hybrid role that balances remote work with i...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $190K *

Join a team that advances Workers' Compensation defense through expert legal services, fostering a supportive work environment while maintaining a balance between professional and personal growth, all...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $130K *

Help us enhance employee travel experiences by managing support systems, resolving inquiries, and coordinating logistics. You'll play a key role in ensuring seamless travel operations in a dynamic, hi...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform employee travel experiences by providing exceptional support and operational excellence. Manage inquiries, resolve issues, and enhance travel programs in a dynamic, high-growth environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$157K - $235K *

Lead the charge in ensuring compliance with ethics and regulatory standards. Collaborate with legal teams to navigate conflicts of interest, develop policies, and provide guidance on professional resp...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$157K - $235K *

Engage in ethical compliance and risk management by advising on conflicts of interest, developing policies, and supporting legal teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure adherence to professiona...

3 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.