Remote Senior Litigation Counsel Jobs
Remote Senior Litigation Counsel jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first law departments, distributed legal teams, and companies in technology, insurance, financial services, and healthcare that manage complex litigation without requiring on-site counsel. Employers hiring remotely right now include DraftKings, Motive, and DoorDash. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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FMC Corporation is a global leader in agricultural sciences, driven by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture. Solutions for the Planet. We are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges. With one of the most productive and diversified pipelines in the industry, FMC is delivering cutting-edge and next-generation crop protection technologies – including Dodhylex™ active, Isoflex™ active, rimisoxafen, and fluindapyr – to help farmers increase the productivity and resilience of their land. Our employees are at the heart of this innovation. We’re looking for bold thinkers and collaborative doers. At FMC, your ideas matter. From day one, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that drives progress in agriculture, supported by a culture that values integrity, safety, respect, and results. Join us in advancing the future of agriculture. Together, we’re building a more resilient planet – one innovation at a time.
Company Overview
FMC Corporation is one of the world’s leading agricultural science companies. We are proud that our chemistries are helping to feed the world. FMC is a globally diverse organization that offers its employees exciting opportunities to work on challenging projects that are important to the achievement of our strategic objectives. Your education and professional experience are valued and put to use from day one. Your success in completing key initiatives can result in a varied, progressive, and fulfilling career with FMC.
Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Global Litigation, the Senior Counsel – EHS & Litigation will be based in Philadelphia and will work closely with business, operational, EHS, regulatory and legal colleagues worldwide. The position is a hybrid position (two days per week work from home).
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Counsel – EHS & Litigation will collaborate closely with senior leadership to develop and implement global legal strategies for EHS compliance and litigation. This role will advise a geographically dispersed manufacturing organization on a broad range of EHS matters and will serve as the lead legal advisor on remediation matters involving active and legacy sites.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
- Serve as the lead legal advisor in developing and refining standard operating procedures, tools and guidance addressing specific EHS legal and regulatory requirements, including compliance with the following U.S. laws and applicable state and international counterparts:
- Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
- Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
- Toxic Substances Control Act
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
- Clean Air Act
- Clean Water Act
- OSHA General Industry Standard and Process Safety Management
- Advise manufacturing sites on compliance with EHS laws, regulations and internal corporate EHS standards, including reviewing and drafting regulatory filings and communications with EHS regulatory agencies.
- Lead legal strategy on environmental remediation matters and enforcement defense, including developing strategy, negotiating with government agencies and other potentially responsible parties, and overseeing remedy implementation at the Company’s active and legacy sites.
- Develop, refine and deliver EHS training content.
- Support and participate in EHS audits and related corrective action plans.
- Coordinate with Risk Management and the Company’s insurers regarding coverage for legacy environmental and toxic tort liabilities.
- Advise the Global Regulatory organization on compliance with TSCA, REACH and FIFRA.
- Provide support for related disputes, arbitrations and litigation.
Candidate Profile
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school is required
- Active license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and membership in good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar
- At least seven years of experience as a subject matter expert across multiple areas of EHS law, particularly U.S. EHS law. A minimum of two years of in-house experience in a global manufacturing organization is preferred.
- Strong leadership skills, including the ability to build relationships across cultures and legal frameworks in a global environment and to foster a results-oriented culture.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. environmental regulations, permitting, compliance, due diligence and remediation projects, together with familiarity with comparable requirements outside the United States.
- Strong strategic thinking and tactical/execution skills.
- Experience managing and litigating complex environmental remediation and other EHS matters including negotiating their resolution.
- Experience managing and litigating toxic tort and related litigation would be a plus.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work, manage deadlines and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced, demanding and evolving environment.
- Experience working with U.S. environmental regulatory authorities; experience with non-U.S. environmental regulatory authorities is preferred.
- Ability to harmonize global, country, regional and local objectives in diversified manufacturing and international business environments.
- Experience in the chemical or life sciences sectors is a plus.
- Experience with relevant pesticide regulations, such as the U.S. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), is a plus.
- Experience in an in-house legal department is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment with limited direct supervision.
Core competencies include action orientation, timely and high-quality decision-making, effective communication, time management, problem solving, creativity, negotiation, presentation skills, outside counsel and related budget management, and team building.
FMC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions at FMC are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We value diversity and strive to ensure that our hiring and employment practices support a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
FMC Corporation is a global leader in agricultural sciences, driven by our purpose: Innovation for Agriculture. Solutions for the Planet. We are passionate about the power of science to solve agriculture’s biggest challenges. With one of the most productive and diversified pipelines in the industry, FMC is delivering cutting-edge and next-generation crop protection technologies – including Dodhylex™ active, Isoflex™ active, rimisoxafen, and fluindapyr – to help farmers increase the productivity and resilience of their land. Our employees are at the heart of this innovation. We’re looking for bold thinkers and collaborative doers. At FMC, your ideas matter. From day one, you’ll contribute to meaningful work that drives progress in agriculture, supported by a culture that values integrity, safety, respect, and results. Join us in advancing the future of agriculture. Together, we’re building a more resilient planet – one innovation at a time.
Company Overview
FMC Corporation is one of the world’s leading agricultural science companies. We are proud that our chemistries are helping to feed the world. FMC is a globally diverse organization that offers its employees exciting opportunities to work on challenging projects that are important to the achievement of our strategic objectives. Your education and professional experience are valued and put to use from day one. Your success in completing key initiatives can result in a varied, progressive, and fulfilling career with FMC.
Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel, Global Litigation, the Senior Counsel – EHS & Litigation will be based in Philadelphia and will work closely with business, operational, EHS, regulatory and legal colleagues worldwide. The position is a hybrid position (two days per week work from home).
Key Responsibilities
The Senior Counsel – EHS & Litigation will collaborate closely with senior leadership to develop and implement global legal strategies for EHS compliance and litigation. This role will advise a geographically dispersed manufacturing organization on a broad range of EHS matters and will serve as the lead legal advisor on remediation matters involving active and legacy sites.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
- Serve as the lead legal advisor in developing and refining standard operating procedures, tools and guidance addressing specific EHS legal and regulatory requirements, including compliance with the following U.S. laws and applicable state and international counterparts:
- Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
- Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act
- Toxic Substances Control Act
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
- Clean Air Act
- Clean Water Act
- OSHA General Industry Standard and Process Safety Management
- Advise manufacturing sites on compliance with EHS laws, regulations and internal corporate EHS standards, including reviewing and drafting regulatory filings and communications with EHS regulatory agencies.
- Lead legal strategy on environmental remediation matters and enforcement defense, including developing strategy, negotiating with government agencies and other potentially responsible parties, and overseeing remedy implementation at the Company’s active and legacy sites.
- Develop, refine and deliver EHS training content.
- Support and participate in EHS audits and related corrective action plans.
- Coordinate with Risk Management and the Company’s insurers regarding coverage for legacy environmental and toxic tort liabilities.
- Advise the Global Regulatory organization on compliance with TSCA, REACH and FIFRA.
- Provide support for related disputes, arbitrations and litigation.
Candidate Profile
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school is required
- Active license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and membership in good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar
- At least seven years of experience as a subject matter expert across multiple areas of EHS law, particularly U.S. EHS law. A minimum of two years of in-house experience in a global manufacturing organization is preferred.
- Strong leadership skills, including the ability to build relationships across cultures and legal frameworks in a global environment and to foster a results-oriented culture.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. environmental regulations, permitting, compliance, due diligence and remediation projects, together with familiarity with comparable requirements outside the United States.
- Strong strategic thinking and tactical/execution skills.
- Experience managing and litigating complex environmental remediation and other EHS matters including negotiating their resolution.
- Experience managing and litigating toxic tort and related litigation would be a plus.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work, manage deadlines and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced, demanding and evolving environment.
- Experience working with U.S. environmental regulatory authorities; experience with non-U.S. environmental regulatory authorities is preferred.
- Ability to harmonize global, country, regional and local objectives in diversified manufacturing and international business environments.
- Experience in the chemical or life sciences sectors is a plus.
- Experience with relevant pesticide regulations, such as the U.S. Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), is a plus.
- Experience in an in-house legal department is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment with limited direct supervision.
Core competencies include action orientation, timely and high-quality decision-making, effective communication, time management, problem solving, creativity, negotiation, presentation skills, outside counsel and related budget management, and team building.
FMC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Employment decisions at FMC are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. We value diversity and strive to ensure that our hiring and employment practices support a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote senior litigation counsel jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree and active bar admission in at least one state
- Minimum of seven or more years of litigation experience in a firm or in-house setting
- Demonstrated experience managing complex commercial or employment disputes
- Ability to independently handle matters from pre-litigation through trial or arbitration
- Experience supervising and managing outside counsel relationships and litigation budgets
- Strong written advocacy skills including drafting motions, briefs, and case strategy memos
Tips for Your Remote Senior Litigation Counsel Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote senior litigation counsel openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your practice area and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show your async litigation communication skills
Remote employers evaluate how you communicate case strategy, risk assessments, and updates in writing. Prepare concise writing samples, such as litigation hold notices, matter status memos, or executive-facing risk summaries, that show you can move work forward without a meeting.
Demonstrate independent matter management
Remote senior litigation counsel roles require handling investigations, outside counsel relationships, and settlement decisions without daily check-ins. Be ready to walk through specific matters you owned end-to-end, the decisions you made independently, and the outcomes you drove.
Set up a remote-ready litigation workspace
Distributed legal teams expect you to work securely and reliably from day one. Make sure your home setup includes a stable connection, a quiet environment for depositions and hearings, and familiarity with the e-discovery and matter management platforms remote legal departments use.
Remote Senior Litigation Counsel Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote senior litigation counsel job?
Remote senior litigation counsel roles go to attorneys who can manage high-stakes litigation independently, communicate complex legal strategy clearly in writing, and coordinate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders without in-person direction. Companies hiring remotely screen heavily for demonstrated case management experience, async communication skills, and the ability to exercise sound judgment without daily oversight. A history of handling matters from investigation through resolution, documented in writing-heavy work samples or matter summaries, gives candidates a clear edge.
Which companies hire remote senior litigation counsels?
Employers currently hiring remote senior litigation counsels include DraftKings, Motive, and DoorDash, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Remote-first technology companies, distributed insurance carriers, and large financial services firms with lean in-house legal teams are among the most consistent hirers of remote senior litigation counsel.
Can you get a remote senior litigation counsel job with no experience?
Yes, but remote senior litigation counsel roles are harder to land without experience because you're expected to manage matters and make judgment calls with minimal supervision from day one. Entry paths that work remotely include litigation support roles at remote-first legal departments, contract attorney positions on distributed teams, and roles at smaller companies where a junior attorney handles a broader litigation portfolio and builds a record of independent case management quickly.
Do you need a degree for remote senior litigation counsel jobs?
A Juris Doctor and active bar admission are required for senior litigation counsel roles, remote or otherwise. Beyond those credentials, remote employers weigh demonstrated litigation experience, the complexity of matters you've handled, and your ability to communicate legal risk clearly to non-lawyer stakeholders in written form, which matters more in a distributed team than in an office setting.
Which industries hire the most remote senior litigation counsels?
Remote senior litigation counsel roles concentrate in Technology & Software, based on current remote listings on MigrateAte as of September 2026. Those sectors maintain distributed legal teams that handle significant litigation volume across multiple jurisdictions, making remote senior counsel a practical and cost-effective model for them.
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