Remote General Counsel Jobs
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 Bush & Bush Law, AE STUDIO, and Higgsfield. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)Associate General Counsel - Technology
Remote work from any location within the contiguous United States is possible
***Current Resume and Cover Letter REQUIRED for Consideration***
Special note for any applicant who resides outside of the states of Nebraska and Iowa: If you are selected for a role with Nebraska Medicine and do not move to Nebraska or Iowa, your employment will be through KellyOCG
The posted compensation range of $158,683 - $238,035 annually is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Nebraska Medicine in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. Actual compensation for this particular role will be determined at the time of offer based on years of relevant experience
Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?
- Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
- Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
- Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
- Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.
Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!
This position will provide an opportunity to join a Legal Team with collaborative and supportive culture. The attorney in this position will provide legal advice and counsel focusing on information technology, data governance, and digital innovation to Nebraska Medicine, an academic health system which includes two hospitals, a physician practice group, and multiple affiliated legal entities. Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Provides legal counsel on enterprise IT initiatives, including cloud services, SaaS platforms, electronic health record integrations, digital health tools, telehealth solutions, mobile applications, and advanced analytics technologies.
- Drafts, reviews, and negotiates complex commercial technology agreements, including software licenses, SaaS agreements, data use and data processing agreements, technology development agreements, and strategic vendor partnerships.
- Advises IT, digital, and operational leaders on data rights, intellectual property strategy, cybersecurity, patient safety, operational risk, and regulatory compliance.
- Advises on compliance with federal, state, and international privacy and data protection laws, including HIPAA, state consumer privacy laws, and cross-border data transfer requirements.
- Advises on legal and regulatory considerations related to artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, including ethical use, risk mitigation, transparency, and governance.
- Supports enterprise AI governance frameworks, including policy development, committee participation, and review of AI-enabled technology incidents or events.
- Counsels business and clinical leaders on responsible deployment of AI technologies in operational, research, and patient-facing contexts.
- Advises on compliant data commercialization and monetization strategies, balancing innovation, regulatory obligations and reputational risk considerations
The attorney serving in this position may have additional practice focus areas within the organization as needed or based on the attorney’s specific experience.
- Five (5) years practicing in a law firm or in-house legal department in one or more of the areas identified above required.
- Experience drafting and negotiating contracts required.
- Juris doctorate (JD) degree required.
- High ethical standards and integrity required.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while still demonstrating good judgment required.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required.
- Strong analytical skills required.
- Ability to prioritize and manage a diverse and constantly changing workload in a fast-paced environment required.
- License to practice law in good standing in Nebraska required. If not licensed in Nebraska, must be licensed in good standing in at least one other state and willing and eligible to obtain Nebraska license within six months of hire.
- Based on the needs of the department and areas of support, experience in compliance, data security, employment, financial services, governance, information technology, insurance, intellectual property, litigation, pharmacy, privacy, real estate, and trademark.
- Experience advising academic health systems preferred.
Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.
Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)Associate General Counsel - Technology
Remote work from any location within the contiguous United States is possible
***Current Resume and Cover Letter REQUIRED for Consideration***
Special note for any applicant who resides outside of the states of Nebraska and Iowa: If you are selected for a role with Nebraska Medicine and do not move to Nebraska or Iowa, your employment will be through KellyOCG
The posted compensation range of $158,683 - $238,035 annually is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay Nebraska Medicine in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. Actual compensation for this particular role will be determined at the time of offer based on years of relevant experience
Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?
- Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
- Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
- Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
- Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.
Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!
This position will provide an opportunity to join a Legal Team with collaborative and supportive culture. The attorney in this position will provide legal advice and counsel focusing on information technology, data governance, and digital innovation to Nebraska Medicine, an academic health system which includes two hospitals, a physician practice group, and multiple affiliated legal entities. Key responsibilities for this position include:
- Provides legal counsel on enterprise IT initiatives, including cloud services, SaaS platforms, electronic health record integrations, digital health tools, telehealth solutions, mobile applications, and advanced analytics technologies.
- Drafts, reviews, and negotiates complex commercial technology agreements, including software licenses, SaaS agreements, data use and data processing agreements, technology development agreements, and strategic vendor partnerships.
- Advises IT, digital, and operational leaders on data rights, intellectual property strategy, cybersecurity, patient safety, operational risk, and regulatory compliance.
- Advises on compliance with federal, state, and international privacy and data protection laws, including HIPAA, state consumer privacy laws, and cross-border data transfer requirements.
- Advises on legal and regulatory considerations related to artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, including ethical use, risk mitigation, transparency, and governance.
- Supports enterprise AI governance frameworks, including policy development, committee participation, and review of AI-enabled technology incidents or events.
- Counsels business and clinical leaders on responsible deployment of AI technologies in operational, research, and patient-facing contexts.
- Advises on compliant data commercialization and monetization strategies, balancing innovation, regulatory obligations and reputational risk considerations
The attorney serving in this position may have additional practice focus areas within the organization as needed or based on the attorney’s specific experience.
- Five (5) years practicing in a law firm or in-house legal department in one or more of the areas identified above required.
- Experience drafting and negotiating contracts required.
- Juris doctorate (JD) degree required.
- High ethical standards and integrity required.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while still demonstrating good judgment required.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills required.
- Strong analytical skills required.
- Ability to prioritize and manage a diverse and constantly changing workload in a fast-paced environment required.
- License to practice law in good standing in Nebraska required. If not licensed in Nebraska, must be licensed in good standing in at least one other state and willing and eligible to obtain Nebraska license within six months of hire.
- Based on the needs of the department and areas of support, experience in compliance, data security, employment, financial services, governance, information technology, insurance, intellectual property, litigation, pharmacy, privacy, real estate, and trademark.
- Experience advising academic health systems preferred.
Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Manufacturing
- Technology & Software
- Non-Profit & Social Services
- Healthcare & Medical Services
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.
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 Bush & Bush Law, AE STUDIO, and Higgsfield, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 Education, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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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