Remote Regulatory Counsel

$137,408.00

Description

Remote Regulatory Counsel

Shape Global Compliance from Anywhere

Take charge of regulatory affairs with precision and purpose from the comfort of your home. As a highly analytical and ethics-driven Remote Regulatory Counsel, you will play a central role in ensuring legal compliance across diverse operational landscapes. This opportunity suits experienced attorneys who are fluent in complex statutes and enthusiastic about risk management, policy drafting, and shaping the legal backbone of a modern enterprise. With an annual salary of $137,408, you will operate as a cross-functional influencer who protects strategic interests, minimizes liabilities, and upholds legal excellence on a global scale—all while enjoying the autonomy of a fully remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Counsel and Advisory

  • Interpret and apply domestic and international regulatory standards to business operations
  • Advise leadership on matters relating to licensing, data privacy, advertising law, and risk exposure
  • Deliver actionable legal insights during product launches, partnerships, and acquisitions
  • Review internal policies and codes of conduct to ensure ongoing compliance

Documentation and Regulatory Drafting

  • Draft detailed compliance protocols, legal notices, privacy disclosures, and contracts
  • Analyze proposed legislation and assess its potential organizational impact
  • Maintain legal language accuracy in public communications and user agreements
  • Coordinate updates to internal regulatory documentation in response to law changes

Cross-Functional Support

  • Collaborate closely with compliance, HR, product, and cybersecurity teams
  • Participate in risk assessments and provide legal strategy for mitigation planning
  • Serve as point-of-contact during audits, litigation prep, or agency inquiries
  • Support business units by offering timely, jurisdiction-specific legal guidance

Legal Influence and Organizational Impact

This role is mission-critical to maintaining operational integrity. Your guidance will influence product development timelines, user data protection strategy, and expansion plans into new markets. Regulatory compliance is not a back-office task—it is the front line of trust and transparency with customers and governments. In this role, your work enables innovation while establishing a legal culture grounded in accountability, fairness, and foresight.

Work Environment and Team Structure

Remote Collaboration and Communication

  • 100% remote, asynchronous-friendly environment
  • Work across time zones with legal, policy, and risk management counterparts
  • Use collaboration platforms like Slack, Microsoft Teams, and Google Workspace
  • Weekly legal team briefings to align on changing global regulations

Culture and Values

  • Value-driven organization focused on transparency, inclusion, and global impact
  • Legal decisions are grounded in ethics and stakeholder fairness
  • Innovation is supported through legal literacy and a proactive compliance culture

Tools and Technology Stack

  • Legal research tools: Westlaw, LexisNexis, Practical Law
  • Risk monitoring systems: LogicGate, Mitratech
  • Document control tools: DocuSign, Ironclad, Dropbox Sign
  • Compliance automation tools: OneTrust, TrustArc
  • Workflow and communication: Notion, Airtable, Jira, Zoom

Required Qualifications

Essential Credentials and Competencies

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school
  • Active license to practice in a U.S. state or territory
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in legal compliance or regulatory practice
  • Demonstrated knowledge of privacy laws, consumer protection statutes, and commercial regulations
  • Proficiency in interpreting legal terminology and applying laws to real-world scenarios
  • Strong ability to communicate clearly across teams, particularly in cross-departmental settings

Desirable Background and Skillsets

  • Previous legal work with remote or international teams
  • Exposure to fintech, SaaS, telehealth, or regulated industries
  • Familiarity with global data governance laws such as GDPR and CCPA
  • Legal operations experience, including digital workflows and version control systems
  • Multilingual abilities or international legal education are a plus

Compensation and Benefits

  • $137,408 annual salary with discretionary bonus opportunities
  • Full coverage for medical, dental, vision, and mental health services
  • Professional liability insurance and optional legal aid membership
  • Paid time off: 20+ days PTO, company-wide holidays, and remote wellness days
  • Career enrichment: CLE credits, certification reimbursements, and legal conference access
  • Transparent promotion pathways for leadership roles in regulatory affairs
  • Inclusive remote-first culture with active DEI programs and equity initiatives

Growth Opportunities and Career Trajectory

  • Step into strategic roles like Chief Compliance Officer or General Counsel
  • Expand your portfolio by managing regulatory tasks in emerging global markets
  • Contribute to policy whitepapers, thought leadership, and compliance training modules
  • Participate in internal compliance councils or cross-border legal task forces

Call to Action

Bring Clarity and Integrity to Global Compliance

Are you ready to elevate how organizations interpret and act on regulatory requirements? This is your opportunity to influence international business while working from wherever you feel most productive. If you possess the discipline to manage complexity and the curiosity to stay ahead of legal evolution, we want you on our team.

Apply now to become the trusted legal compass that guides innovation and compliance forward.