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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 Jobot, Oscar Health, and Oscar Health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM) is the nation's number one distributed retail mortgage lender with more than 9,000 employees operating over 700 branches and servicing loans across all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Our company has been recognized ten times on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private businesses and has received many awards for our standout culture.
A culture where you can grow! CCM has created an exceptional culture driving employee engagement, exceeding employee expectations, and directly impacting company success. At our core, our entrepreneurial spirit empowers every employee to be who they are to help us move forward together. You’ll get unwavering support from all departments and total transparency from the top down.
CCM offers eligible employees a competitive compensation plan and a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, as well as a 401K. We also offer company-provided short-term disability, an employee assistance program, and a wellness program.
Position Overview:
The Counsel – Regulatory Affairs is responsible for supporting compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Counsel – Regulatory Affairs will be expected to make significant contributions to the compliance program by providing consistent and effective counsel to the organization.
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the Company complies in all material respects with state and federal regulatory requirements through independent research and evaluation.
- Collaborate with the EVP, Regulatory Counsel on developing effective compliance solutions to business challenges.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to develop solutions in the LOS, Encompass, to address business compliance challenges.
- Develop and maintain a Mavent Compliance Guide to support operations in the origination of loans.
- Develop, review, and amend policies and procedures as changes in regulations or requirements are identified.
- Regularly report to the EVP, Regulatory Counsel on matters requiring attention while providing recommendations.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Minimum of 2 years in the banking industry, with at least 1 year in a compliance-focused role, mortgage lending preferred.
- Working knowledge of consumer mortgage lending laws and regulations, including TILA/Reg Z, RESPA, ECOA, and HMDA, state regulatory requirements.
- Experience with a loan operating system – Encompass preferred.
- Excelled in navigating a dynamic regulatory environment.
- Excellent knowledge of the subject matter and skilled in identifying solutions.
- Excellent communication, independent thinking, and problem-solving skills.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC offers MORE than a job, we offer a career. Apply now to begin your path to success! careersatccm.com
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC strives to provide employees with a robust benefit package: https://mycrosscountrybenefits.com
California residents: Please see CrossCountry’s privacy statement for information about how CrossCountry collects and uses personal information about California applicants.
CrossCountry Mortgage supports equal employment opportunity in hiring, development and advancement for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, uniformed service, covered veteran status, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, domestic violence victim status (where applicable), protected hair style or texture, genetic information (testing or characteristics), or any other protected status of an individual or because of the individual’s association with a member of a protected group or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (“Protected Characteristics”).
The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation. The Company is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture that welcomes diversity and inclusion.
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC (NMLS3029) is an FHA Approved Lending Institution and is not acting on behalf of or at the direction of HUD/FHA or the Federal government. To verify licensing, please visit www.NMLSConsumerAccess.org.
CrossCountry Mortgage (CCM) is the nation's number one distributed retail mortgage lender with more than 9,000 employees operating over 700 branches and servicing loans across all 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Our company has been recognized ten times on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private businesses and has received many awards for our standout culture.
A culture where you can grow! CCM has created an exceptional culture driving employee engagement, exceeding employee expectations, and directly impacting company success. At our core, our entrepreneurial spirit empowers every employee to be who they are to help us move forward together. You’ll get unwavering support from all departments and total transparency from the top down.
CCM offers eligible employees a competitive compensation plan and a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, as well as a 401K. We also offer company-provided short-term disability, an employee assistance program, and a wellness program.
Position Overview:
The Counsel – Regulatory Affairs is responsible for supporting compliance with federal and state laws and regulations. Counsel – Regulatory Affairs will be expected to make significant contributions to the compliance program by providing consistent and effective counsel to the organization.
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the Company complies in all material respects with state and federal regulatory requirements through independent research and evaluation.
- Collaborate with the EVP, Regulatory Counsel on developing effective compliance solutions to business challenges.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to develop solutions in the LOS, Encompass, to address business compliance challenges.
- Develop and maintain a Mavent Compliance Guide to support operations in the origination of loans.
- Develop, review, and amend policies and procedures as changes in regulations or requirements are identified.
- Regularly report to the EVP, Regulatory Counsel on matters requiring attention while providing recommendations.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Minimum of 2 years in the banking industry, with at least 1 year in a compliance-focused role, mortgage lending preferred.
- Working knowledge of consumer mortgage lending laws and regulations, including TILA/Reg Z, RESPA, ECOA, and HMDA, state regulatory requirements.
- Experience with a loan operating system – Encompass preferred.
- Excelled in navigating a dynamic regulatory environment.
- Excellent knowledge of the subject matter and skilled in identifying solutions.
- Excellent communication, independent thinking, and problem-solving skills.
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC offers MORE than a job, we offer a career. Apply now to begin your path to success! careersatccm.com
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC strives to provide employees with a robust benefit package: https://mycrosscountrybenefits.com
California residents: Please see CrossCountry’s privacy statement for information about how CrossCountry collects and uses personal information about California applicants.
CrossCountry Mortgage supports equal employment opportunity in hiring, development and advancement for all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, uniformed service, covered veteran status, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, domestic violence victim status (where applicable), protected hair style or texture, genetic information (testing or characteristics), or any other protected status of an individual or because of the individual’s association with a member of a protected group or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (“Protected Characteristics”).
The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation. The Company is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture that welcomes diversity and inclusion.
CrossCountry Mortgage, LLC (NMLS3029) is an FHA Approved Lending Institution and is not acting on behalf of or at the direction of HUD/FHA or the Federal government. To verify licensing, please visit www.NMLSConsumerAccess.org.
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Who's Hiring
- Oscar Health8
- Jobot6
- Mapbox2
- Canadian Solar2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software10
- Staffing & Recruiting7
- Insurance4
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Automotive3
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.
Prepare for remote-first interview formats
Remote assistant counsel interviews often include a written exercise, a contract redline sample, or a hypothetical legal memo to test how you communicate without in-person cues. Practicing concise, well-structured written answers before your interview is as important as rehearsing verbal responses.
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 Jobot, Oscar Health, and Oscar Health and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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 Technology & Software, Staffing & Recruiting, and Insurance, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 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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