Remote Legal and Compliance Manager Jobs
Remote legal and compliance manager jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed teams, and global organizations in fintech, healthcare, SaaS, and financial services. Employers hiring remotely right now include KPA, OnPay, and Convoso. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About OnPay
OnPay is a fast-growing software company headquartered in Atlanta, offering a modern cloud-based payroll, HR, and benefits solution for small to midsize businesses. We’re currently seeking talented and curious individuals to join our team. We want to hear from you if you are interested in joining an exciting and fast-growing company!
Learn more at OnPay.com
We’re on a mission to combine excellent client service with payroll expertise and superb technology — and we are scaling fast as we’ve just raised $100 million in growth funding led by Carrick Capital Partners.
The Role
The Legal Operations & Compliance Specialist manages critical administrative, operational, and regulatory workflows across the organization. This individual acts as a central operational liaison handling vendor contract lifecycles, state and corporate licensing, legal inquiries and subpoena response coordination, and the execution of sensitive, complex insurance and human resources documentation.
What You’ll Do
Serve as the primary administrator for vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), master service agreements (MSAs), statements of work (SOWs), and amendments.
Coordinate internal legal reviews, maintain signature workflows, and ensure contract terms align with corporate standard operating procedures.
Track key contract dates (renewals, opt-outs, price escalations, expirations) and proactively alert relevant parties prior to automatic renewals.
Maintain the corporate contract repository.
Oversee and maintain corporate and individual licenses, state registrations, and annual statutory filings across all operating jurisdictions.
Coordinate the renewal of commercial insurance policies (e.g., General Liability, Cyber, E&O, D&O, Workers’ Compensation) and manage certificate of insurance (COI) requests from clients and vendors.
Monitor and assist with insurance agency and related personnel licensing requirements, as well as state renewal deadlines.
Act as the internal point of contact for incoming legal service of process, third-party subpoenas and regulatory inquiries.
Partner with the People/HR department on legally sensitive employee matters, including severance/separation agreements, and restrictive covenants (non-compete/non-solicitation).
Help maintain, and track employee handbooks, corporate policies, compliance training attestations, and state-required compliance.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.
An ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate is strongly preferred.
5+ years of experience in paralegal support, legal operations, contract management, and/or corporate compliance.
Proficiency with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software, e-signature tools (DocuSign, PandaDoc), HRIS platforms, and document management systems.
Demonstrated history of managing sensitive, privileged, and proprietary records with discretion.
Proven capacity to manage high-stakes deadlines across disparate functions (operations, insurance, HR) without drop-off.
Prior experience dealing directly with corporate insurance brokers and state licensing portals (e.g., NIPR for insurance licensing, state Secretary of State databases).
Demonstrated capability in designing, documenting, and implementing operational processes.
Outstanding verbal and written executive communication skills.
Strong relationship management skills.
Why OnPay?
Momentum that matters: We’re backed by over $100MM in new funding and scaling rapidly.
Market-leading product: OnPay consistently ranks among the highest-rated payroll solutions, earning top marks for usability, customer satisfaction, and support.
Remote flexibility: Work from anywhere in the U.S., or join our collaborative HQ team in Atlanta’s Ponce City Market if you reside in the Atlanta metro area.
Competitive compensation: Base salary + bonus + stock options = real upside for high performers.
Comprehensive benefits: 4 weeks PTO + paid holidays, Medical/Dental/Vision, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Fertility Benefits, Parental Leave, and a 401(k) with company match.
Growth culture: Join a team with deep payroll expertise and a genuine commitment to helping employees grow their careers.
Client-first ethos: OnPay is built on a culture of transparency and service — from our transparent pricing to our commitment to making running a small business simpler.
Location & Compensation
Remote (U.S.) | Atlanta HQ Optional
Compensation includes a base salary range of $90,000 to $105,000, plus bonuses and stock options. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.
Recruiting Fraud Alert:
To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At OnPay, recruiters only direct candidates to apply through our official career page at careers.onpay.com.
Recruiters will never request payments or ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers. If you are unsure if a message is from OnPay, please email careers@onpay.com
EEO Statement
OnPay is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. We want candidates from multiple backgrounds and lifestyles to create a broader set of perspectives. We make all employment decisions without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, religion, age, pregnancy, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by applicable laws.
About OnPay
OnPay is a fast-growing software company headquartered in Atlanta, offering a modern cloud-based payroll, HR, and benefits solution for small to midsize businesses. We’re currently seeking talented and curious individuals to join our team. We want to hear from you if you are interested in joining an exciting and fast-growing company!
Learn more at OnPay.com
We’re on a mission to combine excellent client service with payroll expertise and superb technology — and we are scaling fast as we’ve just raised $100 million in growth funding led by Carrick Capital Partners.
The Role
The Legal Operations & Compliance Specialist manages critical administrative, operational, and regulatory workflows across the organization. This individual acts as a central operational liaison handling vendor contract lifecycles, state and corporate licensing, legal inquiries and subpoena response coordination, and the execution of sensitive, complex insurance and human resources documentation.
What You’ll Do
Serve as the primary administrator for vendor agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), master service agreements (MSAs), statements of work (SOWs), and amendments.
Coordinate internal legal reviews, maintain signature workflows, and ensure contract terms align with corporate standard operating procedures.
Track key contract dates (renewals, opt-outs, price escalations, expirations) and proactively alert relevant parties prior to automatic renewals.
Maintain the corporate contract repository.
Oversee and maintain corporate and individual licenses, state registrations, and annual statutory filings across all operating jurisdictions.
Coordinate the renewal of commercial insurance policies (e.g., General Liability, Cyber, E&O, D&O, Workers’ Compensation) and manage certificate of insurance (COI) requests from clients and vendors.
Monitor and assist with insurance agency and related personnel licensing requirements, as well as state renewal deadlines.
Act as the internal point of contact for incoming legal service of process, third-party subpoenas and regulatory inquiries.
Partner with the People/HR department on legally sensitive employee matters, including severance/separation agreements, and restrictive covenants (non-compete/non-solicitation).
Help maintain, and track employee handbooks, corporate policies, compliance training attestations, and state-required compliance.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or related field; or equivalent practical experience.
An ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate is strongly preferred.
5+ years of experience in paralegal support, legal operations, contract management, and/or corporate compliance.
Proficiency with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) software, e-signature tools (DocuSign, PandaDoc), HRIS platforms, and document management systems.
Demonstrated history of managing sensitive, privileged, and proprietary records with discretion.
Proven capacity to manage high-stakes deadlines across disparate functions (operations, insurance, HR) without drop-off.
Prior experience dealing directly with corporate insurance brokers and state licensing portals (e.g., NIPR for insurance licensing, state Secretary of State databases).
Demonstrated capability in designing, documenting, and implementing operational processes.
Outstanding verbal and written executive communication skills.
Strong relationship management skills.
Why OnPay?
Momentum that matters: We’re backed by over $100MM in new funding and scaling rapidly.
Market-leading product: OnPay consistently ranks among the highest-rated payroll solutions, earning top marks for usability, customer satisfaction, and support.
Remote flexibility: Work from anywhere in the U.S., or join our collaborative HQ team in Atlanta’s Ponce City Market if you reside in the Atlanta metro area.
Competitive compensation: Base salary + bonus + stock options = real upside for high performers.
Comprehensive benefits: 4 weeks PTO + paid holidays, Medical/Dental/Vision, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Fertility Benefits, Parental Leave, and a 401(k) with company match.
Growth culture: Join a team with deep payroll expertise and a genuine commitment to helping employees grow their careers.
Client-first ethos: OnPay is built on a culture of transparency and service — from our transparent pricing to our commitment to making running a small business simpler.
Location & Compensation
Remote (U.S.) | Atlanta HQ Optional
Compensation includes a base salary range of $90,000 to $105,000, plus bonuses and stock options. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.
Recruiting Fraud Alert:
To all candidates: your personal information and online safety are top of mind for us. At OnPay, recruiters only direct candidates to apply through our official career page at careers.onpay.com.
Recruiters will never request payments or ask for financial account information or sensitive information like social security numbers. If you are unsure if a message is from OnPay, please email careers@onpay.com
EEO Statement
OnPay is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. We want candidates from multiple backgrounds and lifestyles to create a broader set of perspectives. We make all employment decisions without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, religion, age, pregnancy, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by applicable laws.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote legal and compliance manager jobs.
- J.D. or bachelor's degree in law, business, or a related field
- 5 or more years of compliance, legal, or regulatory experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of relevant industry regulations such as SOX, HIPAA, or FINRA
- Experience developing and implementing compliance programs and internal policies
- Strong written communication skills for drafting policies, reports, and regulatory filings
- Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) or similar credential preferred
Tips for Your Remote Legal and Compliance Manager Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote legal and compliance manager openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through listings that aren't actually remote.
Show async legal communication in your portfolio
Remote employers expect legal and compliance managers to advise through written memos, Slack channels, and policy documents rather than in-person meetings. Include writing samples, compliance frameworks, or policy drafts you've authored solo to prove you communicate legal guidance clearly without being in the room.
Name your remote compliance tools upfront
Distributed legal teams run on tools like Ironclad, Jira, Confluence, and GRC platforms. Call out the specific software you've used to manage contracts, track regulatory changes, or coordinate compliance reviews remotely, since remote hiring managers scan for tool fluency before the first interview.
Prepare for async-first remote interviews
Many remote legal and compliance roles include an async screening round, often a written scenario or recorded video response. Practice walking through a regulatory risk assessment or compliance gap analysis in writing, since your ability to reason clearly without back-and-forth is exactly what the employer is evaluating.
Remote Legal and Compliance Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote legal and compliance manager job?
Remote legal and compliance managers land roles by demonstrating they can own complex regulatory work independently, without in-person oversight. Remote employers screen heavily for strong written communication, since legal guidance often gets delivered async via memo or policy document rather than a conference room. Candidates with experience advising distributed teams, drafting compliance frameworks solo, and managing cross-functional issues through written channels stand out most.
Which companies hire remote legal and compliance managers?
Employers currently hiring remote legal and compliance managers include KPA, OnPay, and Convoso, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first technology companies, distributed fintech firms, and digital health organizations are especially active, since their distributed structures make a fully remote legal and compliance function practical from day one.
Can you get a remote legal and compliance manager job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level legal and compliance roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from the start. Remote-first startups and smaller distributed firms are the most likely to hire early-career candidates. You can strengthen your candidacy by showing completed compliance projects, relevant certifications like CCEP or CRCM, and a writing sample that demonstrates clear regulatory analysis without hand-holding.
Do you need a degree for remote legal and compliance manager jobs?
Usually, but the degree requirement is flexible depending on the employer and sector. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated compliance experience, professional certifications, and a portfolio of real policy or regulatory work alongside formal credentials. Candidates who can show they've built compliance programs, managed audits, or advised on regulatory risk remotely often move forward even if their educational background is non-traditional.
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