Remote General Counsel and Company Secretary Jobs
Remote General Counsel and Company Secretary jobs are open at remote-first firms, distributed technology companies, and publicly listed organizations that need senior legal and governance leadership without a fixed office footprint. 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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Diversified Gas & Oil
Associate General Counsel (Securities, Reporting & Governance) & Assistant Corporate Secretary
Charleston, West Virginia
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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 general counsel and company secretary jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree and active bar admission in at least one U.S. state
- Seven or more years of corporate legal experience in-house or at a law firm
- Demonstrated board governance and company secretarial experience
- Deep knowledge of SEC regulations, corporate law, and public-company disclosure obligations
- Experience managing outside counsel relationships and legal department budgets
- Chartered Secretary credential or equivalent corporate governance qualification preferred
Tips for Your Remote General Counsel and Company Secretary Job Search
Demonstrate async governance experience clearly
Remote employers in this role need to know you can manage board communications, minute-taking, and legal advisory work without in-person contact. Call out specific tools you've used for virtual board portals, e-signing, and async stakeholder reporting directly in your application materials.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote general counsel and company secretary openings from companies across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly without sorting through non-remote listings.
Highlight multi-jurisdiction compliance work
Remote general counsel and company secretary roles frequently cover entities in multiple states or countries without on-site legal staff. Showing that you've managed compliance calendars, registered agent obligations, or multi-entity governance structures remotely signals you can handle the distributed complexity employers expect.
Prepare for written-first remote interviews
Many remote companies at this seniority level use written case studies or async video submissions before live interviews. Practice summarizing a complex governance or legal issue in a concise memo format, since your written judgment is often the first real signal employers evaluate.
Remote General Counsel and Company Secretary Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote general counsel and company secretary job?
Target companies that already operate with distributed leadership teams, such as remote-first technology firms, fintech platforms, and publicly traded companies with dispersed boards. Remote employers screen for self-directed legal judgment, strong written communication for async board reporting, and familiarity with virtual board management tools. Candidates who can demonstrate they have advised executives and directors without in-person oversight consistently stand out.
Which companies hire remote general counsel and company secretarys?
Remote general counsel and company secretary roles are posted by Stange Law Firm, PC, Veralto, and Equity Legal LLP and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first technology companies, distributed financial services firms, and publicly listed organizations that prioritize governance expertise over physical presence.
Can you get a remote general counsel and company secretary job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles in this area are rare because working independently from day one is a real requirement. Early-career candidates can target remote corporate paralegal or company secretarial assistant roles at distributed startups, build a portfolio of drafted board minutes or compliance documents, and show concrete examples of managing regulatory deadlines without direct supervision to open the door.
Do you need a degree for remote general counsel and company secretary jobs?
Usually, but the specific credential depends on the scope of the role. General counsel positions almost always require a law degree and bar admission, while company secretary roles at smaller remote-first companies may weigh governance certifications and demonstrable board administration experience alongside or instead of a formal degree. What remote employers weigh most heavily is a record of independent, accurate legal and compliance work.
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