Remote Legal Counsel Jobs in California

Position Overview

We are seeking a strategic and highly disciplined Remote Legal Counsel to join our California-based legal team. This opportunity is ideal for someone who excels in clarity, precision, and sound judgment. You’ll serve as a key legal advisor, ensuring compliance, safeguarding organizational interests, and helping the business navigate a rapidly evolving regulatory environment. With an emphasis on practical risk assessment and seamless remote collaboration, this position provides an exceptional opportunity to influence critical decisions from wherever you are.

Role Significance and Business Impact

This role plays a pivotal part in maintaining legal and regulatory compliance, protecting intellectual property, and ensuring commercial contracts align with company objectives. As the in-house legal expert, you will work cross-functionally with executive leaders, operations, product teams, and external counsel to address complex legal matters with clarity and foresight.

Annual Salary: $100,626

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including vendor, client, and partnership contracts
• Provide legal guidance on employment law, privacy, data protection, and intellectual property.
• Ensure company policies align with federal and California-specific legal standards.s
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise stakeholders on risk exposure and mitigation strategies.
• Support dispute resolution, litigation preparedness, and coordination with external legal resources
• Deliver clear, concise legal advice across business units
• Lead training sessions on regulatory compliance and ethical practices
• Assist with M&A due diligence and contract integration when needed

Work Environment and Team Dynamics

Remote Culture and Collaboration

You’ll join a legally agile team grounded in professionalism, ethical rigor, and mutual respect. This remote-first structure encourages autonomy while fostering seamless collaboration.

Communication and Operational Tools

Digital communication tools, secure legal databases, and advanced case management systems are seamlessly integrated into daily operations, enabling fast-paced and well-informed decision-making. As part of a growing legal ecosystem, you’ll find strong peer support and continuous learning opportunities, all within a framework that values balance and clarity.

Tools and Technology Used

• Secure contract lifecycle management (CLM) platforms
• Digital signature tools such as DocuSign or Adobe Sign
• Legal research platforms like LexisNexis and Westlaw
• Data privacy compliance tools (OneTrust, TrustArc)
• Cloud-based case tracking and internal communication suites

Required Qualifications and Experience

Mandatory Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited U.S. law school
• Licensed to practice law in California
• Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate, regulatory, or commercial law
• Proven track record of remote legal work or hybrid legal consultation
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Familiarity with digital-first business models, SaaS contracts, and employment regulations
• Ability to simplify complex legal language for non-legal teams
• Demonstrated ethical judgment, discretion, and proactive legal problem-solving

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with startups or fast-scaling tech companies
• Knowledge of global compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, etc.)
• Background in intellectual property protection and digital rights management

Professional Growth and Career Path

This role offers direct exposure to leadership teams, strategic transactions, and cross-border legal matters. With time, you may grow into a senior legal advisory or general counsel role, expanding influence across company-wide governance. Your voice will carry weight in shaping policy, driving innovation in compliance, and evolving legal strategy.

What Makes This Role Exceptional

• 100% remote with flexible scheduling
• High-level visibility and influence within the organization
• Opportunity to build a scalable legal infrastructure from the ground up
• Involvement in a broad spectrum of legal topics—from contracts to privacy to compliance
• A trusted space where your legal acumen directly protects and empowers the business

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and flexible vacation policy
• Retirement plan with employer contributions
• Professional development stipend and bar association dues reimbursement
• Work-from-anywhere technology allowance
• Secure legal tech tools and a protected digital workspace

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunity

We are committed to fostering a workplace that values equal opportunity and champions inclusivity in all facets of our operations. Our team welcomes legal professionals from all backgrounds and life experiences. We believe that diversity of thought strengthens legal perspectives, leading to sounder outcomes and fairer practices. If you're committed to equal representation, ethical impact, and legal clarity, you will feel right at home here.

How to Apply

If you’re ready to use your legal expertise to drive ethical decision-making and protect a purpose-driven business, we invite you to apply.

Call to Action

Apply today to bring integrity, insight, and innovation into your remote legal journey.