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Remote General Counsel jobs are open across the U.S. in technology, financial services, healthcare, and SaaS, where distributed legal teams and remote-first companies rely on in-house counsel who can lead legal functions independently. Companies hiring remote general counsels right now include Jobot, Oscar Health, and Oscar Health. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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 general counsel jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active bar admission
- Ten or more years of legal experience including in-house or senior outside counsel roles
- Demonstrated expertise in corporate governance, contracts, and regulatory compliance
- Experience advising executive leadership and reporting to a board of directors
- Strong background in M&A due diligence, deal structuring, or securities law
- Ability to build and manage an internal legal team and outside counsel relationships
Tips for Your Remote General Counsel Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote general counsel openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search by role and apply directly to the ones that match your practice area and experience level before postings close.
Show your async legal communication clearly
Remote employers evaluate how well you communicate legal risk in writing. Include examples in your application of executive memos, board updates, or contract summaries you drafted without back-and-forth meetings. Clarity and concision in written work is what hiring teams look for in remote counsel.
Highlight cross-jurisdictional and multi-state work
Remote general counsels often support teams and operations in multiple states. If you have handled employment matters, regulatory compliance, or commercial agreements across different jurisdictions, make that visible in your materials. It signals that you can manage distributed legal complexity independently.
Prepare for asynchronous interview formats
Many remote-first companies use written take-homes, recorded video responses, or multi-stage asynchronous screens before a live interview. Practice writing concise, structured answers to scenario-based legal questions, since remote employers use these formats to assess independent judgment under realistic working conditions.
Demonstrate outside counsel management without oversight
Remote general counsel roles require you to direct outside counsel, manage legal spend, and escalate decisions without a supervising partner nearby. Be specific in interviews about matters where you selected, briefed, and managed external firms on your own, including how you structured updates and controlled costs.
Remote General Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote general counsel job?
Remote general counsel roles go to candidates who can demonstrate independent legal judgment and strong written communication from day one. Remote-first companies and distributed teams screen heavily for self-direction, because you won't have a colleague down the hall to gut-check decisions. Experience drafting clear, standalone memos and contracts, managing outside counsel without in-person oversight, and advising executives asynchronously gives you a real edge over candidates who have only worked in traditional office environments.
Which companies hire remote general counsels?
Employers currently hiring remote general counsels include Jobot, Oscar Health, and Oscar Health, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first SaaS companies, fintech firms, and distributed healthcare and professional services organizations are among the most consistent sources of remote general counsel openings.
Can you get a remote general counsel job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level general counsel roles are rare and competitive, because employers expect you to operate with significant autonomy from the start. Early-career candidates have the best shot at remote-first startups and growth-stage companies that need their first in-house lawyer. Demonstrating a portfolio of contracts you have negotiated, compliance frameworks you have built, or transactional work you have closed independently matters more than years of service in a traditional firm.
Do you need a degree for remote general counsel jobs?
Usually, yes. A JD and active bar admission are standard requirements for general counsel roles, whether remote or on-site, because you are providing legal advice and signing off on risk decisions. Remote employers do weigh practical results alongside credentials, though: experience handling M&A, employment disputes, regulatory matters, or commercial contracts independently often distinguishes candidates more than the prestige of their law school.
Which industries hire the most remote general counsels?
Remote general counsel roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Staffing & Recruiting, and Insurance, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Those sectors tend to hire general counsels remotely because their teams are already distributed, their legal work is document-heavy and asynchronous, and they operate across multiple states or jurisdictions without a single headquarters.
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