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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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$105K - $125K *

Collaborate with a dynamic legal team to advocate for clients, manage litigation cases, and ensure compliance with legal standards while fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional gro...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$105K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to fostering growth and innovation while advocating for clients. As an Associate Attorney, you'll engage in litigation, collaborate with colleagues, and develop your legal...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$80K - $100K *

Join a dynamic legal team as an Associate Attorney, where you'll manage litigation cases, advocate for clients, and collaborate with colleagues to drive successful outcomes while enhancing your legal...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $125K *

Champion your career as a Senior Paralegal, supporting legal operations through contract management, compliance, and document preparation. Collaborate with a dynamic team while enhancing your expertis...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$90K *

Lead client consultations and manage estate planning processes, guiding families through legal options. Collaborate with a supportive team to deliver timely, organized services while building a fulfil...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in intellectual property management, ensuring compliance and facilitating technology transfer while collaborating with researchers to protect and commercialize medical innovations effe...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$300K - $325K *

Lead the charge in structuring and closing complex commercial and technology transactions, driving the growth of a world-class legal team while ensuring compliance and managing risk in a fast-paced st...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K *

Champion security operations by conducting prescreening interviews, managing SCIFs, and ensuring compliance with physical security protocols. Play a key role in supporting foreign travel processes and...

1 week ago

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

$63K - $100K *

Drive access to justice by managing a diverse caseload in civil legal matters, providing direct representation, legal advocacy, and community outreach to support low-income clients and address pressin...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$175K - $200K *

Join a team that's leading application support for practice-of-law software, ensuring seamless operations and user satisfaction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive service delivery, and ch...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$191K - $330K *

Champion compliance and legal strategy for mental health parity, advising leadership and managing audits. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure adherence to federal regulations while enhancing memb...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$191K - $330K *

Champion compliance with the Mental Health Parity Act by advising leadership, managing audits, and developing strategies to ensure member access to mental health services while collaborating across th...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$191K - $330K *

Unlock your potential as a legal expert, guiding compliance with the Mental Health Parity Act. Collaborate across teams to ensure adherence, manage audits, and influence policy, all while fostering a...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$71K - $125K *

Drive excellence in commercial real estate transactions by supporting attorneys in documentation, due diligence, and closing activities. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to ensure seamless ex...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$255K - $335K *

Champion innovative legal knowledge management by developing resources, driving AI adoption, and enhancing client service efficiency. Collaborate with attorneys to embed market insights and ensure res...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$100K - $120K *

Lead transformative operations in a high-growth environment, driving P&L performance and team development across multiple locations. Collaborate with leadership to enhance client experiences and optim...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$108K - $155K *

Serve as the lead legal advisor for Commerce business units, providing expert guidance on complex legal issues, litigation direction, and legislative proposals while managing a team to achieve departm...

2 weeks ago

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

$58K - $104K *

Innovate training solutions that enhance employee performance and drive organizational success. Collaborate with leaders to assess needs, design engaging curricula, and deliver impactful learning expe...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by managing and optimizing project-level agreements, ensuring compliance and efficiency in contracting processes while supporting global operations and client needs in a dynamic legal...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your legal career by joining a collaborative litigation team focused on mentorship and professional growth, where your development as a Medical Malpractice Attorney is a top priority...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of medical malpractice defense by joining a collaborative team dedicated to mentorship and professional growth, where your development as an attorney is prioritized and supported...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$160K - $200K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic legal team, negotiating high-value commercial agreements, and supporting AI cloud platform growth while collaborating with cross-functional executives...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Shape the future of social justice by leading a vital project supporting survivors of gender-based violence. Oversee legal representation, mentor staff, and engage with diverse communities to foster e...

San Francisco, CARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$130K - $165K *

Advance your career by providing expert contracts management support for a Navy client. Collaborate on procurement documents, coordinate events, and ensure compliance with federal regulations while en...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Champion financial excellence as you lead and enhance accounting operations, oversee budgeting and forecasting, and ensure compliance in a dynamic legal environment, driving strategic financial initia...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.