Remote Assistant Counsel Jobs
Remote assistant counsel jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first law departments, insurance carriers, financial services firms, and distributed corporate legal teams actively building out legal support capacity. Employers hiring remotely right now include CrowdStrike, Merative, and Ceres. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Primary responsibility for negotiating and drafting a variety of contracts such as agreements with corporate clients, vendors, and consultants.
Draft, revise and enforce policies governing contract review and execution.
Manage and optimize contract review process, from concept to executed contract, in a manner that ensures comprehensive review to protect Company’s interests while also ensuring speed and efficiency.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including internal subject matter experts and business leaders, during contract review process.
Assist with litigation and administrative proceedings involving contracts and commercial disputes.
Investigate legal issues and recommend action to administrators, primarily related to the Company’s contractual obligations.
Assist with general corporate matters.
Provides legal and compliance training to in-house clients
Job Skills:
Excellent analytical, oral, and written communications skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong computer/word processing skills, including knowledge of standard Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability and willingness to apply independent judgment in a dynamic environment.
Work Experience:
Bar admission in one or more of the following jurisdictions: Virginia, Maryland, Washington, DC., or Minnesota.
At least three years of experience in the practice of law.
Preferred some experience in negotiating/drafting contracts.
Experience with contract management software.
Experience with SaaS contracts preferred.
Higher education experience preferred.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree and JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
Certificates, Licenses, and registrations
Bar admission in one or more of the following jurisdictions: Virginia, Minnesota, Maryland, or Washington, DC.
Other:
Must be able to travel 10% of the time.
Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Typical office setting.
Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job.
Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.
Access information using a computer.
Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
Effectively cope with stressful situations.
Strong mental acuity.
Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.
Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.
Careers - Our Benefits, Strategic Education, Inc
SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.
If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com .
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Primary responsibility for negotiating and drafting a variety of contracts such as agreements with corporate clients, vendors, and consultants.
Draft, revise and enforce policies governing contract review and execution.
Manage and optimize contract review process, from concept to executed contract, in a manner that ensures comprehensive review to protect Company’s interests while also ensuring speed and efficiency.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including internal subject matter experts and business leaders, during contract review process.
Assist with litigation and administrative proceedings involving contracts and commercial disputes.
Investigate legal issues and recommend action to administrators, primarily related to the Company’s contractual obligations.
Assist with general corporate matters.
Provides legal and compliance training to in-house clients
Job Skills:
Excellent analytical, oral, and written communications skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong computer/word processing skills, including knowledge of standard Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability and willingness to apply independent judgment in a dynamic environment.
Work Experience:
Bar admission in one or more of the following jurisdictions: Virginia, Maryland, Washington, DC., or Minnesota.
At least three years of experience in the practice of law.
Preferred some experience in negotiating/drafting contracts.
Experience with contract management software.
Experience with SaaS contracts preferred.
Higher education experience preferred.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree and JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
Certificates, Licenses, and registrations
Bar admission in one or more of the following jurisdictions: Virginia, Minnesota, Maryland, or Washington, DC.
Other:
Must be able to travel 10% of the time.
Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Typical office setting.
Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job.
Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.
Access information using a computer.
Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
Effectively cope with stressful situations.
Strong mental acuity.
Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job.
Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.
SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.
Careers - Our Benefits, Strategic Education, Inc
SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.
If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at Careers@strategiced.com .
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Investment & Asset Management
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote assistant counsel jobs.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- One to three years of experience in a relevant legal practice area
- Demonstrated ability to draft and review contracts, agreements, or legal memoranda
- Experience with legal research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis
- Strong written and oral communication skills for internal and external stakeholders
Tips for Your Remote Assistant Counsel Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote assistant counsel openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your practice area and apply directly without sifting through unrelated postings.
Prove async legal communication on your resume
Remote legal departments rely on written memos, email advisories, and documented contract redlines rather than hallway conversations. Highlight specific examples where your written legal analysis drove a business decision or resolved a dispute without a meeting.
Signal self-direction with matter management examples
Remote assistant counsel candidates who describe managing litigation files, contract pipelines, or compliance calendars independently stand out. Name the volume and complexity of matters you owned without close supervision, because remote hiring managers screen hard for autonomous work habits.
Target sectors with distributed legal team structures
Insurance carriers, fintech companies, and technology firms with regulatory exposure are the most consistent remote hirers for assistant counsels. Orienting your search toward these sectors narrows your focus and increases the likelihood that openings fit your practice background.
Remote Assistant Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote assistant counsel job?
Remote assistant counsel roles go to candidates who can demonstrate disciplined self-direction, precise written communication, and the ability to manage legal matters without in-person oversight. Corporate legal departments and insurance carriers hiring remotely screen for experience drafting contracts, managing litigation files, or advising business units independently. Showing a history of completing substantive legal work with minimal supervision gives you a clear edge over candidates with similar credentials.
Which companies hire remote assistant counsels?
Remote assistant counsel roles are posted by CrowdStrike, Merative, and Ceres and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote-first insurance companies, financial services firms, and technology-adjacent corporations with distributed legal teams are among the most consistent sources of these openings.
Can you get a remote assistant counsel job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level assistant counsel positions are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with little informal mentorship. Companies most open to early-career remote hires tend to be insurance carriers and mid-size corporate legal departments with structured workflows. Demonstrating strong legal writing samples, familiarity with contract review tools, and a clear record of self-managed projects can substitute for years of formal experience.
Do you need a degree for remote assistant counsel jobs?
Usually, yes. Most remote assistant counsel postings require a JD and active bar admission because the role involves providing legal advice and drafting enforceable documents. Remote employers weigh your substantive practice areas, the complexity of matters you have handled, and your ability to communicate legal risk clearly to non-lawyer stakeholders alongside your credentials.
Which industries hire the most remote assistant counsels?
Most remote assistant counsel openings sit in Education and Investment & Asset Management, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors hire assistant counsels remotely because their legal work, including contract review, regulatory compliance, and claims management, translates well to distributed teams using shared document platforms and asynchronous workflows.
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