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Remote legal counsel jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first companies, distributed enterprise teams, and fast-growing startups that handle legal work entirely through distributed counsel. Sectors actively hiring include technology, financial services, healthcare, and e-commerce, with demand for remote-ready attorneys running strong. Employers hiring right now include Oscar Health, Oscar Health, and Canadian Solar. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Shape the future of Global Commerce Legal at Pax8
J oin Pax8 as a Legal Counsel – Global Commerce (US, Remote), where you’ll help power our evolution into an AI-first organisation while driving meaningful commercial impact across a rapidly scaling global marketplace.
Why this role is different
This is not just another commercial legal role — it’s an opportunity to combine your commercial legal experience with programmatic leadership opportunities to drive meaningful change across the legal function. You’ll combine strong commercial legal expertise with cutting-edge AI exposure, building new capabilities while helping Pax8 transition into a truly AI-native business. From day one, y ou’ll gain hands-on experience with emerging tools that will elevate how legal work is delivered at scale.
Our culture and community
At Pax8, we’re building a smarter, more connected marketplace where technology and people succeed together. We’re collaborative, forward-thinking, and always innovating—creating an environment where your ideas matter and your growth is supported.
What you’ll be doing
Own core commercial work — Draft, review, negotiate, and simplify complex commercial and technology agreements in support of Pax8’s agentic marketplace ecosystem of vendors, partners and customers.
Leverage AI as a force multiplier — Use AI-powered tools to accelerate contract workflows, enhance legal insights, and transform how the legal function operates
Build for scale — Contribute to programmatic, repeatable legal approaches that support a growing global marketplace and high-volume partner interactions
Collaborate deeply — Partner with commercial, product, and leadership teams to deliver practical, high-impact legal solutions
Drive strategic outcomes — Translate business goals into actionable legal roadmaps aligned with measurable outcomes
Streamline execution — Remove friction, reduce dependencies, and enable faster business decision-making
Stay ahead of change — Monitor legal, regulatory, and AI developments to guide the business proactively
Your impact
Your expertise will directly influence how Pax8 scales its global commerce function. By combining strong commercial legal foundations with emerging AI capabilities, you’ll help transform how we engage with partners—moving toward a more scalable, intelligent, and programmatic legal operating model.
✅ What you’ll bring
✔️ Proven commercial legal excellence — Strong expertise in negotiating, drafting, and advising on complex commercial agreements, including key areas such as limitation of liability, indemnification, and risk allocation
✔️ Deep understanding of data and tech frameworks — Familiarity with data processing concepts, privacy considerations, and regulations such as GDPR, alongside broader cloud and software ecosystem knowledge
✔️ Commercial instincts and judgement — Confidence navigating “table stakes” legal issues such as privacy, security and commercial risk
✔️ AI curiosity and growth mindset — Excited to embrace AI tools, experiment with new technologies, and build capability in an evolving legal landscape
✔️ Impact-driven thinking — Ability to apply both your legal expertise and AI exposure to drive meaningful change across the legal function
✔️ Builder mentality — Experience or enthusiasm for creating scalable, programmatic approaches to engaging with stakeholders and trading partners
✔️ Collaborative approach — Strong stakeholder management with the ability to influence and partner across teams
✔️ Adaptability and pace — Thrives in fast-moving environments, managing multiple priorities with attention to detail
Salary and benefits
Qualified candidates can expect salary between $ 190 K and $ 230 K depending on experience
This role is expected to close on Thursday, 2 nd July 2026
At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:
Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
401(k) plan with employer match
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible, Open Vacation
Paid Sick Time Off
Extended Leave for Life events
RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
Career Development Programs
Stock Option Eligibility
Employee-led Resource Groups
Trust and hiring
At Pax8, we care deeply about building genuine, trust based relationships — starting with how we hire.
To protect our business, our teams, and our customers, we use a range of measures throughout the recruitment process to help confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. These safeguards are designed to be fair, respectful, and proportionate, and may evolve as risks change. By applying, you acknowledge that we take steps to verify identity and representation during hiring. If you're applying as your authentic self, you have nothing to worry about — we're excited to meet you.
We also use thoughtfully applied AI-enabled tools to support our hiring process. These tools may assist with tasks such as reviewing or prioritising applications, but hiring decisions are made by our people. More information is available in our Recruitment Privacy Notice. If you have questions about how we hire or would prefer not to have your application supported by these tools, you can opt out at any part of our process.
Inclusivity matters here
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the criteria. We're committed to diverse perspectives, inclusive hiring and sharing your transferrable skills.
To fulfil this role, you must hold valid right to work in the United States.
If you struggle to get “time out” we’re happy to accommodate early/late conversations and interview times.
Growth that keeps up with your ambition
There's extensive room for a talented individual to grow at pace — whether that's advancing quickly in this role or exploring one of the many opportunities across our global organisation. You'll have access to our internal development hub designed to accelerate your skills and stretch your potential. Alongside specialist Learning & Development trainers, you'll also tap into AI powered tools, "born in the cloud" mentors, and cross continent collaboration that broaden your perspective and sharpen your expertise . We'll give you the space, trust, and the right projects to help you thrive — and full visibility of what it takes to reach your next level.
Pax8 Values
Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative, and unconventional. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best! We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.
We embody our core values — We before Me , fostering teamwork and collaboration; Compassionate Candor , promoting open and honest communication with kindness; Light Up Learning , continuously growing and sharing knowledge; Seek to Understand , valuing diverse perspectives and thoughtful engagement; Do What You Say ✅ , ensuring trust and accountability; and Driven by Passion , bringing energy and dedication to everything we do—as we strive to innovate and empower our partners every day.
About Pax8
Our mission is to build the managed intelligence marketplace and empower small businesses to do more with smarter technology. We are a fast-growing, dynamic, and high-energy organisation with a start-up feel, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business.
Background checks
As part of our hiring process, we are required to undertake pre-employment checks on all candidates that are successful in their application with Pax8. As part of these checks Pax8 will request ID verification, reference requests and qualification checks ( additional checks may be completed for certain countries, such as criminal and financial). All checks are completed by our third-party provider, First Advantage. Once checks have been completed all candidates will receive a copy for their records.
Equal opportunities
Pax8 are an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country you have applied for. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with local best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes. Privacy notice: https://www.pax8.com/en-us/terms/job-applicant-privacy-notice/
At Pax8, we care deeply about building genuine, trust‑based relationships — starting with how we hire.
To protect our business, our teams, and our customers, we use a range of measures throughout the recruitment process to help confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. These safeguards are designed to be fair, respectful, and proportionate, and may evolve as risks change.
By applying, you acknowledge that we take steps to verify identity and representation during hiring. If you’re applying as your authentic self, you have nothing to worry about — we’re excited to meet you.
Perks:
Why Join Pax8?
Because here, success isn't just about numbers—it’s about impact .
It’s about being part of a team that thinks bigger , empowers each other, and never loses sight of why we do what we do: to make the cloud easier, more accessible, and more meaningful .
At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:
Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
401(k) plan with employer match
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible, Open Vacation
Paid Sick Time Off
Extended Leave for Life events
RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
Career Development Programs
Stock Option Eligibility
Employee-led Resource Groups
Please take a moment to review our Proprietary Rights and Non-Competition Agreement — this document outlines important information about your rights and responsibilities if you join our team.
Pax8 is an EEOC Employer.
Equal Opportunities
Pax8 is an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country the role is based in. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with Data Privacy best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice
Shape the future of Global Commerce Legal at Pax8
J oin Pax8 as a Legal Counsel – Global Commerce (US, Remote), where you’ll help power our evolution into an AI-first organisation while driving meaningful commercial impact across a rapidly scaling global marketplace.
Why this role is different
This is not just another commercial legal role — it’s an opportunity to combine your commercial legal experience with programmatic leadership opportunities to drive meaningful change across the legal function. You’ll combine strong commercial legal expertise with cutting-edge AI exposure, building new capabilities while helping Pax8 transition into a truly AI-native business. From day one, y ou’ll gain hands-on experience with emerging tools that will elevate how legal work is delivered at scale.
Our culture and community
At Pax8, we’re building a smarter, more connected marketplace where technology and people succeed together. We’re collaborative, forward-thinking, and always innovating—creating an environment where your ideas matter and your growth is supported.
What you’ll be doing
Own core commercial work — Draft, review, negotiate, and simplify complex commercial and technology agreements in support of Pax8’s agentic marketplace ecosystem of vendors, partners and customers.
Leverage AI as a force multiplier — Use AI-powered tools to accelerate contract workflows, enhance legal insights, and transform how the legal function operates
Build for scale — Contribute to programmatic, repeatable legal approaches that support a growing global marketplace and high-volume partner interactions
Collaborate deeply — Partner with commercial, product, and leadership teams to deliver practical, high-impact legal solutions
Drive strategic outcomes — Translate business goals into actionable legal roadmaps aligned with measurable outcomes
Streamline execution — Remove friction, reduce dependencies, and enable faster business decision-making
Stay ahead of change — Monitor legal, regulatory, and AI developments to guide the business proactively
Your impact
Your expertise will directly influence how Pax8 scales its global commerce function. By combining strong commercial legal foundations with emerging AI capabilities, you’ll help transform how we engage with partners—moving toward a more scalable, intelligent, and programmatic legal operating model.
✅ What you’ll bring
✔️ Proven commercial legal excellence — Strong expertise in negotiating, drafting, and advising on complex commercial agreements, including key areas such as limitation of liability, indemnification, and risk allocation
✔️ Deep understanding of data and tech frameworks — Familiarity with data processing concepts, privacy considerations, and regulations such as GDPR, alongside broader cloud and software ecosystem knowledge
✔️ Commercial instincts and judgement — Confidence navigating “table stakes” legal issues such as privacy, security and commercial risk
✔️ AI curiosity and growth mindset — Excited to embrace AI tools, experiment with new technologies, and build capability in an evolving legal landscape
✔️ Impact-driven thinking — Ability to apply both your legal expertise and AI exposure to drive meaningful change across the legal function
✔️ Builder mentality — Experience or enthusiasm for creating scalable, programmatic approaches to engaging with stakeholders and trading partners
✔️ Collaborative approach — Strong stakeholder management with the ability to influence and partner across teams
✔️ Adaptability and pace — Thrives in fast-moving environments, managing multiple priorities with attention to detail
Salary and benefits
Qualified candidates can expect salary between $ 190 K and $ 230 K depending on experience
This role is expected to close on Thursday, 2 nd July 2026
At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:
Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
401(k) plan with employer match
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible, Open Vacation
Paid Sick Time Off
Extended Leave for Life events
RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
Career Development Programs
Stock Option Eligibility
Employee-led Resource Groups
Trust and hiring
At Pax8, we care deeply about building genuine, trust based relationships — starting with how we hire.
To protect our business, our teams, and our customers, we use a range of measures throughout the recruitment process to help confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. These safeguards are designed to be fair, respectful, and proportionate, and may evolve as risks change. By applying, you acknowledge that we take steps to verify identity and representation during hiring. If you're applying as your authentic self, you have nothing to worry about — we're excited to meet you.
We also use thoughtfully applied AI-enabled tools to support our hiring process. These tools may assist with tasks such as reviewing or prioritising applications, but hiring decisions are made by our people. More information is available in our Recruitment Privacy Notice. If you have questions about how we hire or would prefer not to have your application supported by these tools, you can opt out at any part of our process.
Inclusivity matters here
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the criteria. We're committed to diverse perspectives, inclusive hiring and sharing your transferrable skills.
To fulfil this role, you must hold valid right to work in the United States.
If you struggle to get “time out” we’re happy to accommodate early/late conversations and interview times.
Growth that keeps up with your ambition
There's extensive room for a talented individual to grow at pace — whether that's advancing quickly in this role or exploring one of the many opportunities across our global organisation. You'll have access to our internal development hub designed to accelerate your skills and stretch your potential. Alongside specialist Learning & Development trainers, you'll also tap into AI powered tools, "born in the cloud" mentors, and cross continent collaboration that broaden your perspective and sharpen your expertise . We'll give you the space, trust, and the right projects to help you thrive — and full visibility of what it takes to reach your next level.
Pax8 Values
Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it’s business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative, and unconventional. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best! We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.
We embody our core values — We before Me , fostering teamwork and collaboration; Compassionate Candor , promoting open and honest communication with kindness; Light Up Learning , continuously growing and sharing knowledge; Seek to Understand , valuing diverse perspectives and thoughtful engagement; Do What You Say ✅ , ensuring trust and accountability; and Driven by Passion , bringing energy and dedication to everything we do—as we strive to innovate and empower our partners every day.
About Pax8
Our mission is to build the managed intelligence marketplace and empower small businesses to do more with smarter technology. We are a fast-growing, dynamic, and high-energy organisation with a start-up feel, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business.
Background checks
As part of our hiring process, we are required to undertake pre-employment checks on all candidates that are successful in their application with Pax8. As part of these checks Pax8 will request ID verification, reference requests and qualification checks ( additional checks may be completed for certain countries, such as criminal and financial). All checks are completed by our third-party provider, First Advantage. Once checks have been completed all candidates will receive a copy for their records.
Equal opportunities
Pax8 are an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country you have applied for. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with local best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes. Privacy notice: https://www.pax8.com/en-us/terms/job-applicant-privacy-notice/
At Pax8, we care deeply about building genuine, trust‑based relationships — starting with how we hire.
To protect our business, our teams, and our customers, we use a range of measures throughout the recruitment process to help confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. These safeguards are designed to be fair, respectful, and proportionate, and may evolve as risks change.
By applying, you acknowledge that we take steps to verify identity and representation during hiring. If you’re applying as your authentic self, you have nothing to worry about — we’re excited to meet you.
Perks:
Why Join Pax8?
Because here, success isn't just about numbers—it’s about impact .
It’s about being part of a team that thinks bigger , empowers each other, and never loses sight of why we do what we do: to make the cloud easier, more accessible, and more meaningful .
At Pax8 we believe that your Total Rewards should include a benefits package that shows how much we value our greatest assets. All FTE Pax8 people enjoy the following benefits:
Non-Commissioned Bonus Plans or Variable Commission
401(k) plan with employer match
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employer Paid Short & Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible, Open Vacation
Paid Sick Time Off
Extended Leave for Life events
RTD Eco Pass (For local Colorado Employees)
Career Development Programs
Stock Option Eligibility
Employee-led Resource Groups
Please take a moment to review our Proprietary Rights and Non-Competition Agreement — this document outlines important information about your rights and responsibilities if you join our team.
Pax8 is an EEOC Employer.
Equal Opportunities
Pax8 is an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country the role is based in. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Your data will be held in accordance with Data Privacy best practices and processed only in accordance with our recruiting processes.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice
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Who's Hiring
- Oscar Health8
- Canadian Solar2
- Beckman Coulter Life Sciences2
- Pax81
Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance4
- Renewable Energy2
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Technology & Software1
- Electronics & Hardware1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote legal counsel jobs.
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
- Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state
- 3-7 years of relevant legal experience in private practice or in-house
- Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment skills
- Experience advising on corporate governance, employment, or regulatory matters
- Proficiency with contract lifecycle management or legal operations software
Tips for Your Remote Legal Counsel Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote legal counsel openings from across the U.S. in one place. Check it regularly and apply directly to roles that match your practice area and experience level, since competitive remote postings close faster than office-based ones.
Prove your async communication skills upfront
Remote legal counsel work runs on written communication. Include writing samples, contract redlines, or policy memos in your application materials so hiring teams can see how you advise and document legal positions without a face-to-face meeting.
Highlight tools you use for remote legal work
Call out your fluency with contract lifecycle management software, e-signature platforms, and collaboration tools like Slack or Notion. Remote employers want to know you can slot into their existing distributed legal workflow without a steep ramp-up.
Prepare for written interview formats
Many remote legal hiring processes include a written exercise, case memo, or async video screen instead of a live interview. Practice drafting a concise legal analysis under a time constraint so you're ready to show your thinking in the format remote teams actually use.
Signal self-direction in your cover letter
Remote legal counsel roles require managing your own calendar, flagging issues proactively, and closing out work without daily check-ins. Describe a past situation where you owned a legal matter end-to-end to show you can do the same without an office structure around you.
Remote Legal Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote legal counsel job?
Target companies with distributed or remote-first teams, since they have established workflows for remote legal review, contract management, and internal advising without requiring you to be in an office. Remote employers screen hard for written communication, because most legal guidance gets delivered async via email, Slack, or shared documents rather than in-person meetings. Showing you can write clearly, work independently, and manage a legal calendar without hand-holding gives you a real edge.
Which companies hire remote legal counsels?
Employers currently hiring remote legal counsels include Oscar Health, Oscar Health, and Canadian Solar, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first technology companies, distributed financial services firms, and healthcare platforms are among the most consistent employers of remote legal counsel talent.
Can you get a remote legal counsel job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level legal counsel roles are harder to land because employers expect you to operate independently from day one without in-office mentorship. Your best path is through companies that have structured onboarding for distributed teams, where remote workflows are already documented. Showing writing samples, contract drafting work, or relevant clinics and internships gives hiring managers something concrete to evaluate when experience on a resume is thin.
Do you need a degree for remote legal counsel jobs?
Usually, yes, most legal counsel roles require a JD and bar admission in at least one jurisdiction, and remote employers don't relax that standard. What they do weigh alongside credentials is practical output: contracts you've drafted, disputes you've resolved, and your ability to advise cross-functional teams in writing. A strong portfolio of real legal work can distinguish you from other credentialed candidates.
Which industries hire the most remote legal counsels?
The sectors hiring the most remote legal counsels are Insurance, Renewable Energy, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These industries rely heavily on distributed teams and need in-house legal support that can operate across time zones without being tied to a single office location.
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