Remote First Secretary Jobs
Remote First Secretary jobs are open across government agencies, international organizations, law firms, and large corporations hiring distributed administrative teams, from junior support roles to senior-level first secretary positions managing executive correspondence and high-level coordination. Employers hiring remotely right now include Stange Law Firm, PC, Veralto, and Equity Legal LLP. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Associate General Counsel (Securities, Reporting & Governance) & Assistant Corporate Secretary
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Diversified Gas & Oil
Associate General Counsel (Securities, Reporting & Governance) & Assistant Corporate Secretary
Charleston, West Virginia
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Litigation Legal Secretary (Legal Assistant) - Flexible Hybrid in SF Bay Area
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Farella Braun + Martel
Litigation Legal Secretary (Legal Assistant) - Flexible Hybrid in SF Bay Area
San Francisco, California
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Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary
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Stange Law Firm, PC
Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary
Kansas City, Missouri
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Stange Law Firm, PC
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Louisville, Kentucky
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Associate General Counsel (Securities, Reporting & Governance) & Assistant Corporate Secretary
Diversified Gas & Oil·Charleston, West Virginia
Job functions:
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Overview:
Diversified Energy Company is seeking an experienced securities, reporting, and governance attorney to join our dynamic legal team as “Associate General Counsel (Securities, Reporting & Governance) & Assistant Corporate Secretary” and manage its public company processes, compliance processes, and filings, along with corporate governance workstreams. To be successful in this role, you must have considerable experience with these workstreams in a top-tier law firm or a publicly traded company. The environment is extremely high-paced and requires a self-starter and closer who is able to simplify and solve complex legal problems and impediments in a practical manner. Office in Charleston (WV) or Oklahoma City (OK), but Remote Position available for right individual.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Diversified Energy Company is a U.S.-based independent energy company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker symbol "DEC." Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Diversified acquires, operates and optimizes long-life natural gas and oil assets, supported by integrated midstream and marketing operations. Our disciplined approach focuses on improving the environmental and operational performance of the assets we operate and, at the end of their productive lives, retiring them safely and responsibly. With field operations across major energy-producing regions of the United States, our teams are committed to safe, efficient and responsible operations.
Responsibilities:
POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Diversified Energy Company is seeking an experienced securities, reporting, and governance attorney to join our dynamic legal team as “Associate General Counsel (Securities, Reporting & Governance) & Assistant Corporate Secretary” and manage its public company processes, compliance processes, and filings, along with corporate governance workstreams. To be successful in this role, you must have considerable experience with these workstreams in a top-tier law firm or a publicly traded company. The environment is extremely high-paced and requires a self-starter and closer who is able to simplify and solve complex legal problems and impediments in a practical manner. Office in Charleston (WV) or Oklahoma City (OK), but Remote Position available for right individual.
Securities & Reporting:
- Lead and coordinate SEC reporting and disclosure processes, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, proxy statements, Section 16 filings, registration statements and other applicable securities filings.
- Advise on applicable U.S. securities laws and NYSE requirements, and coordinate compliance with applicable U.K. regulatory obligations with outside U.K. counsel, including U.K. FCA reporting and disclosure requirements arising from the Company’s LSE listing.
- Monitor developments in U.S. and U.K. securities laws, SEC and FCA reporting and disclosure rules, NYSE and LSE requirements, corporate governance standards and regulatory guidance; proactively assess their implications for the Company and recommend appropriate actions.
- Work with Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, executives and outside counsel to review earnings releases, investor presentations, press releases, shareholder communications and other public disclosures.
- Advise on disclosure controls and procedures, Disclosure Committee processes, materiality assessments, Regulation FD and the timely escalation of potential disclosure matters.
- Support registered and unregistered debt and equity offerings, financing transactions, share repurchases, acquisitions and other strategic transactions, including related securities disclosures, offering documents and closing materials.
- Oversee securities-related compliance, including insider trading policies, trading windows and preclearance, Rule 10b5-1 plans, Section 16 and beneficial ownership reporting.
Governance:
- Manage Board and committee governance processes, including agendas, meeting materials, minutes, resolutions, consents, and governance calendars.
- Advise on Delaware corporate law, fiduciary duties, corporate authority and delegated authorities, governance policies, Board and committee charters, and other corporate governance matters.
- Coordinate annual shareholder meeting and proxy processes; support shareholder proposals, proxy advisory firm matters, and governance-related investor and shareholder inquiries.
- Advise on executive compensation and equity incentive programs, including executive and director compensation arrangements, equity awards, incentive plans, Compensation Committee processes, compensation-related proxy disclosures and applicable securities-law requirements.
- Manage corporate entity formation, restructuring, dissolution, recordkeeping and maintenance of the Company’s corporate organizational structure.
- Advise on Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and collaborate with Finance, Internal Audit, Compliance and other functions on governance and securities-related controls and policies.
- Develop, maintain and advise on corporate governance-related policies, including the Code of Conduct, securities dealing and insider trading policies, whistleblower policies and other policies within the position’s assigned scope, in coordination with Compliance and other responsible functions
- Develop and deliver appropriate compliance and corporate governance training for directors, officers and employees, including training on securities trading restrictions, disclosure obligations and related Company policies.
- Manage outside securities and corporate governance counsel efficiently, engaging external resources appropriately and maintaining cost-effective delivery of legal services.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
J.D. from an accredited law school; admission in good standing to the bar of at least one U.S. jurisdiction.- 6 or more years of substantive experience in securities law, public company reporting and corporate governance, preferably gained at a leading law firm and/or a U.S. publicly traded company, including demonstrated responsibility for SEC reporting and Board governance matters.
Strong knowledge of U.S. securities laws, SEC reporting, NYSE corporate governance requirements and Delaware corporate law; experience with dual-listed companies or U.K. listing obligations is not necessary.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound legal and business judgment, identify and communicate material risks, and offer practical, commercially reasonable solutions.- Experience advising on public company executive compensation, equity incentive programs, Section 16 compliance and related disclosure requirements preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-management skills; collaborative, low-ego approach to working with senior executives, directors, colleagues and outside advisers.
Ability to challenge constructively, communicate recommendations candidly, recognize appropriate decision-making authority, and effectively implement lawful decisions once made.
Flexible, adaptable and highly organized, with the ability to prioritize competing demands, independently drive projects to completion, and consistently deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.- Highest standards of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism, with the ability to simplify complex legal matters and communicate clearly and concisely.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Prolonged periods working at a desk in front of a computer.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
Diversified Gas & Oil
Associate General Counsel (Securities, Reporting & Governance) & Assistant Corporate Secretary
Charleston, West Virginia
Added 1w ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
Remote (US)
Job Description
Overview:
Diversified Energy Company is seeking an experienced securities, reporting, and governance attorney to join our dynamic legal team as “Associate General Counsel (Securities, Reporting & Governance) & Assistant Corporate Secretary” and manage its public company processes, compliance processes, and filings, along with corporate governance workstreams. To be successful in this role, you must have considerable experience with these workstreams in a top-tier law firm or a publicly traded company. The environment is extremely high-paced and requires a self-starter and closer who is able to simplify and solve complex legal problems and impediments in a practical manner. Office in Charleston (WV) or Oklahoma City (OK), but Remote Position available for right individual.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Diversified Energy Company is a U.S.-based independent energy company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker symbol "DEC." Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Diversified acquires, operates and optimizes long-life natural gas and oil assets, supported by integrated midstream and marketing operations. Our disciplined approach focuses on improving the environmental and operational performance of the assets we operate and, at the end of their productive lives, retiring them safely and responsibly. With field operations across major energy-producing regions of the United States, our teams are committed to safe, efficient and responsible operations.
Responsibilities:
POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Diversified Energy Company is seeking an experienced securities, reporting, and governance attorney to join our dynamic legal team as “Associate General Counsel (Securities, Reporting & Governance) & Assistant Corporate Secretary” and manage its public company processes, compliance processes, and filings, along with corporate governance workstreams. To be successful in this role, you must have considerable experience with these workstreams in a top-tier law firm or a publicly traded company. The environment is extremely high-paced and requires a self-starter and closer who is able to simplify and solve complex legal problems and impediments in a practical manner. Office in Charleston (WV) or Oklahoma City (OK), but Remote Position available for right individual.
Securities & Reporting:
- Lead and coordinate SEC reporting and disclosure processes, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, proxy statements, Section 16 filings, registration statements and other applicable securities filings.
- Advise on applicable U.S. securities laws and NYSE requirements, and coordinate compliance with applicable U.K. regulatory obligations with outside U.K. counsel, including U.K. FCA reporting and disclosure requirements arising from the Company’s LSE listing.
- Monitor developments in U.S. and U.K. securities laws, SEC and FCA reporting and disclosure rules, NYSE and LSE requirements, corporate governance standards and regulatory guidance; proactively assess their implications for the Company and recommend appropriate actions.
- Work with Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, executives and outside counsel to review earnings releases, investor presentations, press releases, shareholder communications and other public disclosures.
- Advise on disclosure controls and procedures, Disclosure Committee processes, materiality assessments, Regulation FD and the timely escalation of potential disclosure matters.
- Support registered and unregistered debt and equity offerings, financing transactions, share repurchases, acquisitions and other strategic transactions, including related securities disclosures, offering documents and closing materials.
- Oversee securities-related compliance, including insider trading policies, trading windows and preclearance, Rule 10b5-1 plans, Section 16 and beneficial ownership reporting.
Governance:
- Manage Board and committee governance processes, including agendas, meeting materials, minutes, resolutions, consents, and governance calendars.
- Advise on Delaware corporate law, fiduciary duties, corporate authority and delegated authorities, governance policies, Board and committee charters, and other corporate governance matters.
- Coordinate annual shareholder meeting and proxy processes; support shareholder proposals, proxy advisory firm matters, and governance-related investor and shareholder inquiries.
- Advise on executive compensation and equity incentive programs, including executive and director compensation arrangements, equity awards, incentive plans, Compensation Committee processes, compensation-related proxy disclosures and applicable securities-law requirements.
- Manage corporate entity formation, restructuring, dissolution, recordkeeping and maintenance of the Company’s corporate organizational structure.
- Advise on Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and collaborate with Finance, Internal Audit, Compliance and other functions on governance and securities-related controls and policies.
- Develop, maintain and advise on corporate governance-related policies, including the Code of Conduct, securities dealing and insider trading policies, whistleblower policies and other policies within the position’s assigned scope, in coordination with Compliance and other responsible functions
- Develop and deliver appropriate compliance and corporate governance training for directors, officers and employees, including training on securities trading restrictions, disclosure obligations and related Company policies.
- Manage outside securities and corporate governance counsel efficiently, engaging external resources appropriately and maintaining cost-effective delivery of legal services.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
J.D. from an accredited law school; admission in good standing to the bar of at least one U.S. jurisdiction.- 6 or more years of substantive experience in securities law, public company reporting and corporate governance, preferably gained at a leading law firm and/or a U.S. publicly traded company, including demonstrated responsibility for SEC reporting and Board governance matters.
Strong knowledge of U.S. securities laws, SEC reporting, NYSE corporate governance requirements and Delaware corporate law; experience with dual-listed companies or U.K. listing obligations is not necessary.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound legal and business judgment, identify and communicate material risks, and offer practical, commercially reasonable solutions.- Experience advising on public company executive compensation, equity incentive programs, Section 16 compliance and related disclosure requirements preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-management skills; collaborative, low-ego approach to working with senior executives, directors, colleagues and outside advisers.
Ability to challenge constructively, communicate recommendations candidly, recognize appropriate decision-making authority, and effectively implement lawful decisions once made.
Flexible, adaptable and highly organized, with the ability to prioritize competing demands, independently drive projects to completion, and consistently deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.- Highest standards of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism, with the ability to simplify complex legal matters and communicate clearly and concisely.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Prolonged periods working at a desk in front of a computer.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
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Who's Hiring
- Stange Law Firm, PC16
- Veralto1
- Equity Legal LLP1
- Diversified Gas & Oil1
- Farella Braun + Martel1F
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote first secretary jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in international relations, political science, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience in policy analysis, reporting, or diplomatic affairs
- Proficiency in one or more foreign languages relevant to the posting
- Active or adjudicable security clearance at the Secret or Top Secret level
- Strong written communication skills for drafting cables, briefs, and policy memos
- Experience coordinating with interagency partners, foreign officials, or multilateral bodies
Tips for Your Remote First Secretary Job Search
Signal async communication skills upfront
Remote first secretary employers prioritize written clarity above almost everything else. Lead your application materials with specific examples of drafting executive correspondence, managing digital calendars across time zones, and coordinating through collaboration platforms like Slack or Microsoft Teams without real-time supervision.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote first secretary openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience level and sector and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Build a correspondence sample portfolio
Compile three to five anonymized examples of professional correspondence, meeting minutes, or briefing documents you have drafted. Remote hiring managers for first secretary roles use writing samples as a primary screening tool because they cannot observe your work in person.
Target distributed teams in your target sector
Remote first secretary roles concentrate at organizations with leadership spread across multiple locations. Focus your search on remote-first companies, international nonprofits, law firms with distributed practices, and large corporations with decentralized executive teams, as these structures create the most consistent demand for remote administrative support.
Remote First Secretary Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote first secretary job?
Remote first secretary roles go to candidates who demonstrate strong written communication, independent judgment, and the ability to manage complex scheduling and correspondence without in-person oversight. Employers screen heavily for self-direction, familiarity with document management platforms, and the ability to coordinate across time zones. A portfolio of executive-level correspondence samples, proficiency in collaboration tools, and clear examples of handling sensitive information remotely give candidates a real edge.
Which companies hire remote first secretarys?
Companies hiring remote first secretarys right now include Stange Law Firm, PC, Veralto, and Equity Legal LLP, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first firms, distributed legal offices, international organizations, and large corporations with decentralized executive teams are among the most consistent hirers of first secretarys in a fully remote capacity.
Can you get a remote first secretary job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level first secretary roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage high-stakes correspondence and scheduling independently from day one. Smaller remote-first organizations and nonprofit distributed teams are more open to entry-level candidates. Showing proficiency in remote collaboration tools, strong written communication samples, and any administrative internship or volunteer coordination work can open the door when formal experience is limited.
Do you need a degree for remote first secretary jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prioritize demonstrated administrative competence, discretion, and professional writing ability over a specific degree. For roles supporting senior government officials or executive leadership, relevant experience managing correspondence, scheduling, and confidential documents often carries more weight than formal credentials alone. Certifications in administrative management or executive assistance can also substitute effectively for a degree in this role.
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