Remote Regulatory Attorney

Description

Remote Regulatory Attorney

Join a Mission-Driven, Innovation-Led Legal Team

Are you a legal expert ready to shape the future of compliance in a wholly digital landscape? We're seeking a Remote Regulatory Attorney who brings precision, integrity, and a deep understanding of evolving regulatory frameworks. As part of our high-performance legal team, you'll navigate the intersections of law and innovation, supporting enterprise-grade operations while enjoying complete work-from-home flexibility.

This is more than a compliance role. It's an opportunity to lead initiatives that blend law, emerging technology, and real-time data into actionable legal strategies. If you thrive in environments where complexity meets creativity, this is your next career move.

What You'll Do

Lead Regulatory Compliance Frameworks

  • Interpret, draft, and maintain legal policies to ensure ongoing compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to analyze the regulatory impact of new product launches and tech deployments.
  • Support the implementation of compliance strategies across remote infrastructures and cloud-based systems.

Conduct Real-Time Legal Risk Assessments

  • Utilize data analytics tools to detect regulatory gaps and provide proactive legal recommendations.
  • Oversee internal audits and recommend corrective actions using compliance intelligence platforms.
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies tailored for fintech, SaaS, and digital service environments.

Guide Business Decisions with Legal Clarity

  • Advise leadership on the legal implications of operational strategies, platform updates, and data use protocols.
  • Act as a legal resource in contract negotiations, policy development, and government inquiries.
  • Ensure that all written legal opinions and policy updates are archived within a secure document automation platform.

Your Daily Tech Stack

We leverage best-in-class legal and compliance tech to enhance productivity, streamline legal workflows, and support remote collaboration.

Tool/Platform Purpose
LexisNexis & Westlaw Legal research and precedent tracking
LogicGate & Onspring Risk and compliance workflow automation
DocuSign & PandaDoc Secure document execution
Microsoft 365 & Slack Real-time team collaboration
Tableau Visualizing compliance data & risk trends

You’ll also have access to secure cloud environments with granular role-based permissions and end-to-end encryption.

Who You Are

Core Qualifications

  • JD degree from an accredited U.S. law school; active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • Minimum 5 years of experience focused on regulatory law, preferably in a remote-first or SaaS-driven organization.
  • Proven ability to interpret statutes, rules, and administrative guidance across multi-jurisdictional environments

Preferred Competencies

  • Experience advising fintech or healthcare SaaS platforms on regulatory issues
  • Working knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, SOX, and related federal/state regulations
  • Ability to convert legal requirements into operational workflows that are easily understood across departments
  • Experience using legal management systems (e.g., Ironclad, CLM software) to track case status and deliverables

Soft Skills That Set You Apart

  • You are resourceful and able to work independently in a fast-paced virtual setting
  • You possess strong emotional intelligence and thrive on collaboration
  • You are detail-oriented yet comfortable making decisions in ambiguity
  • You communicate complex legal topics with clarity and empathy

What Success Looks Like

In your first 6–12 months, you will:

  • Establish a centralized remote regulatory tracker for 10+ jurisdictions
  • Decrease legal review times by 30% using automation workflows
  • Lead at least two compliance training sessions that improve audit readiness across departments
  • Launch quarterly reports that visualize the organization’s evolving regulatory landscape

A Work Environment That Empowers

Fully Remote. Fully Supported.

We’re a digital-first legal environment built for autonomy and connection. Whether you’re working from a mountain cabin or a city high-rise, you’ll receive:

  • Secure, remote workstation with dual-monitor setup
  • Access to legal AI tools for real-time support and research
  • Weekly legal team standups, virtual coworking hours, and continuing legal education (CLE) credits
  • Annual stipend for home office upgrades and legal tech subscriptions

Growth & Advancement

We believe in long-term legal careers built on learning, impact, and innovation.

  • Pathway to Associate General Counsel role within 18–24 months
  • Dedicated budget for specialized certifications (RegTech, privacy law, etc.)
  • Leadership mentorship sessions with industry veterans
  • Invitation to speak at virtual panels, compliance roundtables, and legal tech summits

Compensation & Benefits

  • Annual Salary: $100,626
  • Benefits: Full medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
  • Time Off: Generous PTO, floating holidays, and mental health days
  • Flexibility: Asynchronous work hours and a results-oriented culture

Why This Role Matters

Regulatory landscapes are evolving rapidly, and we’re not just keeping pace—we're setting new standards. From remote compliance protocols to digital-first legal ecosystems, we’re building a next-gen legal department equipped to support high-growth, distributed operations.

This role offers you the chance to influence decisions at scale, collaborate with forward-thinking professionals, and design legal strategies that are as agile as the tech driving them.

Ready to Lead from Anywhere?

This is your opportunity to shape the legal future—remotely. If you're a regulatory attorney who thrives in data-driven, tech-forward environments and you're ready to guide decision-making with both precision and heart, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to help redefine legal leadership in the digital age.