Remote Principal Secretary Jobs
Remote Principal Secretary jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms, distributed executive teams, and large organizations managing operations without geographic boundaries, with active demand in sectors like professional services, healthcare administration, and nonprofit management. Employers hiring remotely right now include Stange Law Firm, PC, Veralto, and Equity Legal LLP. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Associate General Counsel (Securities, Reporting & Governance) & Assistant Corporate Secretary
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Diversified Gas & Oil
Associate General Counsel (Securities, Reporting & Governance) & Assistant Corporate Secretary
Charleston, West Virginia
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Litigation Legal Secretary (Legal Assistant) - Flexible Hybrid in SF Bay Area
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Farella Braun + Martel
Litigation Legal Secretary (Legal Assistant) - Flexible Hybrid in SF Bay Area
San Francisco, California
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Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary
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Stange Law Firm, PC
Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary
Kansas City, Missouri
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Stange Law Firm, PC
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Louisville, Kentucky
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Associate General Counsel (Securities, Reporting & Governance) & Assistant Corporate Secretary
Diversified Gas & Oil·Charleston, West Virginia
Job functions:
Remote (US)
1,001-5,000 employees
Job Description
Overview:
Diversified Energy Company is seeking an experienced securities, reporting, and governance attorney to join our dynamic legal team as “Associate General Counsel (Securities, Reporting & Governance) & Assistant Corporate Secretary” and manage its public company processes, compliance processes, and filings, along with corporate governance workstreams. To be successful in this role, you must have considerable experience with these workstreams in a top-tier law firm or a publicly traded company. The environment is extremely high-paced and requires a self-starter and closer who is able to simplify and solve complex legal problems and impediments in a practical manner. Office in Charleston (WV) or Oklahoma City (OK), but Remote Position available for right individual.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Diversified Energy Company is a U.S.-based independent energy company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker symbol "DEC." Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Diversified acquires, operates and optimizes long-life natural gas and oil assets, supported by integrated midstream and marketing operations. Our disciplined approach focuses on improving the environmental and operational performance of the assets we operate and, at the end of their productive lives, retiring them safely and responsibly. With field operations across major energy-producing regions of the United States, our teams are committed to safe, efficient and responsible operations.
Responsibilities:
POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Diversified Energy Company is seeking an experienced securities, reporting, and governance attorney to join our dynamic legal team as “Associate General Counsel (Securities, Reporting & Governance) & Assistant Corporate Secretary” and manage its public company processes, compliance processes, and filings, along with corporate governance workstreams. To be successful in this role, you must have considerable experience with these workstreams in a top-tier law firm or a publicly traded company. The environment is extremely high-paced and requires a self-starter and closer who is able to simplify and solve complex legal problems and impediments in a practical manner. Office in Charleston (WV) or Oklahoma City (OK), but Remote Position available for right individual.
Securities & Reporting:
- Lead and coordinate SEC reporting and disclosure processes, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, proxy statements, Section 16 filings, registration statements and other applicable securities filings.
- Advise on applicable U.S. securities laws and NYSE requirements, and coordinate compliance with applicable U.K. regulatory obligations with outside U.K. counsel, including U.K. FCA reporting and disclosure requirements arising from the Company’s LSE listing.
- Monitor developments in U.S. and U.K. securities laws, SEC and FCA reporting and disclosure rules, NYSE and LSE requirements, corporate governance standards and regulatory guidance; proactively assess their implications for the Company and recommend appropriate actions.
- Work with Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, executives and outside counsel to review earnings releases, investor presentations, press releases, shareholder communications and other public disclosures.
- Advise on disclosure controls and procedures, Disclosure Committee processes, materiality assessments, Regulation FD and the timely escalation of potential disclosure matters.
- Support registered and unregistered debt and equity offerings, financing transactions, share repurchases, acquisitions and other strategic transactions, including related securities disclosures, offering documents and closing materials.
- Oversee securities-related compliance, including insider trading policies, trading windows and preclearance, Rule 10b5-1 plans, Section 16 and beneficial ownership reporting.
Governance:
- Manage Board and committee governance processes, including agendas, meeting materials, minutes, resolutions, consents, and governance calendars.
- Advise on Delaware corporate law, fiduciary duties, corporate authority and delegated authorities, governance policies, Board and committee charters, and other corporate governance matters.
- Coordinate annual shareholder meeting and proxy processes; support shareholder proposals, proxy advisory firm matters, and governance-related investor and shareholder inquiries.
- Advise on executive compensation and equity incentive programs, including executive and director compensation arrangements, equity awards, incentive plans, Compensation Committee processes, compensation-related proxy disclosures and applicable securities-law requirements.
- Manage corporate entity formation, restructuring, dissolution, recordkeeping and maintenance of the Company’s corporate organizational structure.
- Advise on Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and collaborate with Finance, Internal Audit, Compliance and other functions on governance and securities-related controls and policies.
- Develop, maintain and advise on corporate governance-related policies, including the Code of Conduct, securities dealing and insider trading policies, whistleblower policies and other policies within the position’s assigned scope, in coordination with Compliance and other responsible functions
- Develop and deliver appropriate compliance and corporate governance training for directors, officers and employees, including training on securities trading restrictions, disclosure obligations and related Company policies.
- Manage outside securities and corporate governance counsel efficiently, engaging external resources appropriately and maintaining cost-effective delivery of legal services.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
J.D. from an accredited law school; admission in good standing to the bar of at least one U.S. jurisdiction.- 6 or more years of substantive experience in securities law, public company reporting and corporate governance, preferably gained at a leading law firm and/or a U.S. publicly traded company, including demonstrated responsibility for SEC reporting and Board governance matters.
Strong knowledge of U.S. securities laws, SEC reporting, NYSE corporate governance requirements and Delaware corporate law; experience with dual-listed companies or U.K. listing obligations is not necessary.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound legal and business judgment, identify and communicate material risks, and offer practical, commercially reasonable solutions.- Experience advising on public company executive compensation, equity incentive programs, Section 16 compliance and related disclosure requirements preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-management skills; collaborative, low-ego approach to working with senior executives, directors, colleagues and outside advisers.
Ability to challenge constructively, communicate recommendations candidly, recognize appropriate decision-making authority, and effectively implement lawful decisions once made.
Flexible, adaptable and highly organized, with the ability to prioritize competing demands, independently drive projects to completion, and consistently deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.- Highest standards of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism, with the ability to simplify complex legal matters and communicate clearly and concisely.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Prolonged periods working at a desk in front of a computer.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
Diversified Gas & Oil
Associate General Counsel (Securities, Reporting & Governance) & Assistant Corporate Secretary
Charleston, West Virginia
Added 1w ago1,001-5,000 employees
Job functions:
Remote (US)
Job Description
Overview:
Diversified Energy Company is seeking an experienced securities, reporting, and governance attorney to join our dynamic legal team as “Associate General Counsel (Securities, Reporting & Governance) & Assistant Corporate Secretary” and manage its public company processes, compliance processes, and filings, along with corporate governance workstreams. To be successful in this role, you must have considerable experience with these workstreams in a top-tier law firm or a publicly traded company. The environment is extremely high-paced and requires a self-starter and closer who is able to simplify and solve complex legal problems and impediments in a practical manner. Office in Charleston (WV) or Oklahoma City (OK), but Remote Position available for right individual.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Diversified Energy Company is a U.S.-based independent energy company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and London Stock Exchange (LSE) under the ticker symbol "DEC." Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Diversified acquires, operates and optimizes long-life natural gas and oil assets, supported by integrated midstream and marketing operations. Our disciplined approach focuses on improving the environmental and operational performance of the assets we operate and, at the end of their productive lives, retiring them safely and responsibly. With field operations across major energy-producing regions of the United States, our teams are committed to safe, efficient and responsible operations.
Responsibilities:
POSITION SUMMARY & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Diversified Energy Company is seeking an experienced securities, reporting, and governance attorney to join our dynamic legal team as “Associate General Counsel (Securities, Reporting & Governance) & Assistant Corporate Secretary” and manage its public company processes, compliance processes, and filings, along with corporate governance workstreams. To be successful in this role, you must have considerable experience with these workstreams in a top-tier law firm or a publicly traded company. The environment is extremely high-paced and requires a self-starter and closer who is able to simplify and solve complex legal problems and impediments in a practical manner. Office in Charleston (WV) or Oklahoma City (OK), but Remote Position available for right individual.
Securities & Reporting:
- Lead and coordinate SEC reporting and disclosure processes, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, proxy statements, Section 16 filings, registration statements and other applicable securities filings.
- Advise on applicable U.S. securities laws and NYSE requirements, and coordinate compliance with applicable U.K. regulatory obligations with outside U.K. counsel, including U.K. FCA reporting and disclosure requirements arising from the Company’s LSE listing.
- Monitor developments in U.S. and U.K. securities laws, SEC and FCA reporting and disclosure rules, NYSE and LSE requirements, corporate governance standards and regulatory guidance; proactively assess their implications for the Company and recommend appropriate actions.
- Work with Finance, Accounting, Investor Relations, executives and outside counsel to review earnings releases, investor presentations, press releases, shareholder communications and other public disclosures.
- Advise on disclosure controls and procedures, Disclosure Committee processes, materiality assessments, Regulation FD and the timely escalation of potential disclosure matters.
- Support registered and unregistered debt and equity offerings, financing transactions, share repurchases, acquisitions and other strategic transactions, including related securities disclosures, offering documents and closing materials.
- Oversee securities-related compliance, including insider trading policies, trading windows and preclearance, Rule 10b5-1 plans, Section 16 and beneficial ownership reporting.
Governance:
- Manage Board and committee governance processes, including agendas, meeting materials, minutes, resolutions, consents, and governance calendars.
- Advise on Delaware corporate law, fiduciary duties, corporate authority and delegated authorities, governance policies, Board and committee charters, and other corporate governance matters.
- Coordinate annual shareholder meeting and proxy processes; support shareholder proposals, proxy advisory firm matters, and governance-related investor and shareholder inquiries.
- Advise on executive compensation and equity incentive programs, including executive and director compensation arrangements, equity awards, incentive plans, Compensation Committee processes, compensation-related proxy disclosures and applicable securities-law requirements.
- Manage corporate entity formation, restructuring, dissolution, recordkeeping and maintenance of the Company’s corporate organizational structure.
- Advise on Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and collaborate with Finance, Internal Audit, Compliance and other functions on governance and securities-related controls and policies.
- Develop, maintain and advise on corporate governance-related policies, including the Code of Conduct, securities dealing and insider trading policies, whistleblower policies and other policies within the position’s assigned scope, in coordination with Compliance and other responsible functions
- Develop and deliver appropriate compliance and corporate governance training for directors, officers and employees, including training on securities trading restrictions, disclosure obligations and related Company policies.
- Manage outside securities and corporate governance counsel efficiently, engaging external resources appropriately and maintaining cost-effective delivery of legal services.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
J.D. from an accredited law school; admission in good standing to the bar of at least one U.S. jurisdiction.- 6 or more years of substantive experience in securities law, public company reporting and corporate governance, preferably gained at a leading law firm and/or a U.S. publicly traded company, including demonstrated responsibility for SEC reporting and Board governance matters.
Strong knowledge of U.S. securities laws, SEC reporting, NYSE corporate governance requirements and Delaware corporate law; experience with dual-listed companies or U.K. listing obligations is not necessary.
Demonstrated ability to exercise sound legal and business judgment, identify and communicate material risks, and offer practical, commercially reasonable solutions.- Experience advising on public company executive compensation, equity incentive programs, Section 16 compliance and related disclosure requirements preferred.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship-management skills; collaborative, low-ego approach to working with senior executives, directors, colleagues and outside advisers.
Ability to challenge constructively, communicate recommendations candidly, recognize appropriate decision-making authority, and effectively implement lawful decisions once made.
Flexible, adaptable and highly organized, with the ability to prioritize competing demands, independently drive projects to completion, and consistently deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.- Highest standards of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism, with the ability to simplify complex legal matters and communicate clearly and concisely.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Prolonged periods working at a desk in front of a computer.
Additional Requirements:
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
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Who's Hiring
- Stange Law Firm, PC16
- Veralto1
- Equity Legal LLP1
- Diversified Gas & Oil1
- Farella Braun + Martel1F
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote principal secretary jobs.
- Five or more years of senior-level executive or administrative support experience
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder calendars and travel itineraries
- Strong written communication skills for drafting executive correspondence and briefing documents
- Experience handling confidential information with a high degree of professional discretion
- Familiarity with document management systems and board or committee meeting coordination
Tips for Your Remote Principal Secretary Job Search
Lead your resume with async communication wins
Remote employers hiring principal secretarys want proof you can manage executive priorities without face-to-face check-ins. Highlight specific examples of handling correspondence, briefing documents, or decision memos entirely in writing, naming the tools and volume you managed.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote principal secretary openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings. Applying within the first few days of a listing going live improves your odds significantly.
Show your remote collaboration tool fluency
Principal secretarys working remotely are expected to coordinate across platforms like Slack, Microsoft Teams, Notion, or similar tools from day one. Name these tools explicitly in your resume and be ready to describe how you used them to manage executive schedules and confidential correspondence.
Prepare for async interview formats early
Many remote-first organizations screen principal secretary candidates through written exercises or recorded video interviews before a live call. Practice summarizing complex scheduling conflicts or drafting a concise executive briefing in writing, since those tasks often appear in remote hiring assessments for this role.
Remote Principal Secretary Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote principal secretary job?
Target remote-first organizations and distributed executive teams, where principal secretarys are expected to manage complex calendars, correspondence, and priorities without in-person oversight. Remote employers screen heavily for strong written communication, proactive self-direction, and comfort with async collaboration tools like Slack and project management platforms. Demonstrating that you can anticipate needs, communicate clearly in writing, and move work forward independently gives you a real edge.
Which companies hire remote principal secretarys?
Employers currently hiring remote principal secretarys include Stange Law Firm, PC, Veralto, and Equity Legal LLP, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote openings for this role tend to concentrate at remote-first technology companies, distributed nonprofits, and large professional services firms that support senior executives across multiple time zones.
Can you get a remote principal secretary job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level principal secretary roles are harder to land because you must demonstrate independent judgment from day one without the safety net of in-person guidance. Smaller remote-first startups and nonprofit organizations are the most likely to take a chance on candidates early in their careers. Showing strong written communication samples, proficiency with remote collaboration tools, and any evidence of handling complex scheduling or correspondence can open the door.
Do you need a degree for remote principal secretary jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated organizational ability, written communication quality, and experience supporting senior leaders more heavily than a specific credential. That said, roles supporting C-suite executives or government officials often expect at minimum an associate degree or equivalent professional training. A portfolio of real work, strong references, and clear examples of managing high-stakes correspondence can outweigh the absence of a four-year degree.
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