Remote Legal Counsel Jobs
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, Valsoft, and Fisher Investments. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Summary
The anticipated starting base salary range for this position is $185k-$215k + 10% bonus target Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors. This range reflects our good-faith estimate of what we expect to pay for this role at the time of posting.
- Provide accurate and timely legal counsel to stakeholders on a wide range of legal topics, including contractual matters, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
- Define and implement internal governance policies to ensure the company's processes and practices are in full compliance with relevant laws and regulations
- Create, review, and negotiate various legal documents, such as agreements, terms & conditions, privacy policies, and other contractual arrangements
- Ensure that all business contracts and agreements are in compliance with applicable laws, protecting the company's interests, and minimizing legal risks.
- Manage disputes, pre-litigation, and litigation matters, and develop effective strategies to resolve legal issues and protect the company's rights
- Liaise with and supervise external counsel for outsourced legal matters, ensuring efficient and cost-effective legal representation when required
- Provide precise legal guidance on issues that impact the organization, and collaborate with third parties, including regulators and external counsel, as needed.
- Offer legal expertise in matters related to regulatory compliance, data protection, intellectual property, employment law, and other relevant areas.
- Advise and counsel the company's senior management on the legal implications of strategic decisions and business activities.
- Handle fast paced and high-volume workload.
- Identify legal and compliance issues and business risks and offer effective solutions tailored to the situations. Identify and escalate to other leaders and GC as appropriate.
- Project management of key projects as needed.
- Effectively communicate with all levels across VytlOne business entities.
- Demonstrate and apply knowledge of general commercial and healthcare law (such as HIPAA, Anti-Kickback, False Claims Act, state regulations, etc.) plus pharmacy-related experience to effectively support business unit operations.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies.
- Work under the lead of Associate General Counsel and exercise sound judgment as to matters that require attention of Legal senior leadership.
- Promptly report any allegations of impropriety to the Compliance Department.
- Comply with Ethical Business Conduct policy and Compliance Program.
- Remain free from exclusion under the OIG and SAMS Medicare/Medicaid lists.
- Complete required training, as assigned, within the established timeframes.
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
- Maintain regular attendance in accordance with established policies.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Experience: 5+ years’ experience as a healthcare attorney with demonstrated excellent working knowledge and primary focus in healthcare, plus experience with internal investigations; experience with privacy law and HIPAA required; 340B drug discount program experience and/or pharmacy law experience a major plus; in-house legal experience is also highly valued; candidates without in-house experience should be prepared to speak to experience providing direct counsel to business clients and translating laws and regulations into practical action
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Highly motivated with ability to dig into the details, provide insight and drive decision-making
- Proven experience supporting geographically dispersed teams
- Ability to communicate legal concepts and opinions for business leaders
- Exceptional communication, relationship building and influencing skills
- Demonstrated ability to translate business goals into agreements and assist internal clients in navigating legal issues to support both the business goals and the best interest of the Company
- Highly intelligent, with intellectual curiosity to probe and understand complex business and legal issues and trends.
- Unquestionable integrity, ethics, and judgment. The courage and ability to take a strong position when required for the good of VytlOne.
- A natural leader with proven abilities across a broad range of internal and external constituents
- Adaptable nature, with the ability to reassess and adjust due to the evolving nature of the business
- Team player with a high level of self and cross-cultural awareness. Successful record for building strong and enduring relationships with a collaborative & engaging style, keeping ego in check
- Demonstrated business orientation
- Strong organizational skills with demonstrated contract management oversight and the ability to draft and negotiate a variety of contracts
- Excels in using new technology, including AI tools, to enhance legal department efficiency and effectiveness
- Detail-oriented, with enthusiasm for working across disciplinary teams
- Willingness to learn and openness to accepting feedback
- Ability and willingness to travel as needed for team meetings, client engagements, company events, conferences, or other business needs.
We Offer:
$850 individual, annual medical deductible;
$25 office visit copays;
Low biweekly premiums;
Company paid basic life/AD&D and Long-term disability insurance;
Rx, dental, vision, short-term disability, and FSA
Employer-matched 401k Plan;
And more!
To Apply: please go online at https://careers-maxor.icims.com/
VytlOne is an EOE, including disability/vets
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
- CV required
- Writing sample requested
- Strong professional references upon request
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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Manufacturing
- Chemicals & Materials
- Construction & Real Estate
- Banking & Financial Services
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.
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, Valsoft, and Fisher Investments, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 Technology & Software, Manufacturing, and Chemicals & Materials, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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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