What remote legal jobs are available?

Remote legal roles include paralegal ($50,000-$80,000), legal assistant ($42,000-$60,000), contract attorney ($45-$110/hour), document review attorney ($35-$65/hour), legal writer ($58,000-$90,000), compliance specialist ($70,000-$110,000), and in-house counsel ($130,000-$220,000). E-discovery and contract review offer the highest volume of remote attorney positions. Legal operations roles ($90,000-$170,000) are 85% remote.

How much do remote paralegals make?

Remote paralegals earn $50,000-$85,000 annually. Entry-level paralegals start at $45,000-$55,000, experienced paralegals earn $55,000-$72,000, and senior paralegals command $70,000-$85,000. Specialized paralegals (IP, M&A, litigation) earn 15-25% premiums. Freelance paralegals charge $30-$60/hour. Paralegal certificates from ABA-approved programs increase starting salary by $5,000-$10,000 compared to non-certified candidates.

Can lawyers work remotely?

Lawyers work remotely in transactional practice areas: contract drafting, corporate work, intellectual property, compliance, estate planning, and immigration. Document review and e-discovery are predominantly remote. Litigation requires periodic court appearances but allows 70-80% remote work. Bar admission in relevant jurisdictions is required. AmLaw 100 firms and Fortune 500 legal departments have adopted permanent hybrid and remote policies.

What skills do remote paralegals need?

Legal research proficiency (Westlaw, LexisNexis) is mandatory—paralegals conduct 60% of law firm research. Document management skills for organizing case files and discovery materials. Strong written communication for drafting correspondence and legal documents. E-discovery platform experience (Relativity, Concordance, Logikcull) is required for litigation support roles. Deadline management and confidentiality handling are critical. Paralegal certificates demonstrate foundational competency.

How do remote legal teams maintain confidentiality?

Attorney-client privilege requires identical protection for remote and in-office work. Encrypted document management systems (NetDocuments, iManage) store all files. VPN connections protect data transmission. Secure client portals enable document sharing. Private workspaces prevent unauthorized viewing. Firms provide secure laptops with remote wipe capability. State bar ethics rules approve cloud-based practice with appropriate security measures.

How do I become a paralegal?

Complete an ABA-approved paralegal certificate (6-12 months, $4,000-$12,000) or associate degree in paralegal studies. Bachelor's degree holders can complete accelerated certificate programs in 4-6 months. Entry-level positions at law firms or corporate legal departments require certification or degree. National paralegal certification (CP from NALA, RP from NFPA) enhances credentials and increases salary by $3,000-$6,000.

What is document review and how much does it pay?

Document review attorneys analyze legal documents for relevance, privilege, and responsiveness during litigation discovery. Pay ranges from $35-$65/hour for standard review to $75-$120/hour for foreign language, technical, or second-level review. Projects last 2 weeks to 6+ months. JD required; bar admission often not necessary. Staffing agencies (Hire Counsel, Special Counsel, Axiom) place attorneys on document review projects nationwide.

What is legal operations and how much does it pay?

Legal operations manages the business side of legal departments: technology implementation, vendor management, budget oversight, process optimization, and data analytics. Legal ops professionals earn $85,000-$140,000; directors earn $150,000-$220,000; heads of legal ops earn $200,000-$280,000. Background in legal, business, finance, or technology qualifies candidates. CLOC certification demonstrates expertise. Legal ops is 90% remote-friendly.

Remote Legal Jobs in Ireland (26)

Quality Compliance - Associate Director - Microbiology

Amgen · Full Time · Yesterday

Amgen

🌎 Ireland, Singapore, United States 💵 $145K - $196K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Serve as a microbiology subject matter expert supporting contamination control, QC laboratories, and manufacturing across Amgen Operations. Ensure science-based, compliant decisions through technical review of investigations, deviations, and regulatory inspection readiness.

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Quality Compliance Associate Director - Aseptic Processing

Amgen · Full Time · Yesterday

Amgen

🌎 Ireland, Singapore, United States 💵 $145K - $196K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Serve as a microbiology subject matter expert focusing on contamination control and aseptic processing across Amgen Operations. Partner with global teams to ensure compliant, science-based decisions and support regulatory inspection readiness.

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Senior Specialist Legal Editor, Practical Law Employment

Thomson Reuters · Full Time · 4 Days Ago

Thomson Reuters

🌎 Ireland ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Editor

Research, write, and maintain practical legal content focused on Irish employment law for online publication. Support the development of AI-powered legal solutions and internal editorial tools using legal expertise.

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Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial

Holafly · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Holafly

🌎 Ireland ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

Lead the negotiation and drafting of high-value commercial, marketing, and strategic partnership agreements to support global expansion. Provide legal guidance on technology, consumer law, and data protection to mitigate corporate risk across international jurisdictions.

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Senior Legal Executive/General Counsel Coach - EMEA

Mento · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Mento

🌎 Ireland ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal General Counsel

Provide 1:1 virtual coaching to Mento members to help them achieve professional goals and improve leadership skills. Participate in ongoing ICF-certified training and contribute to the Mento coaching community.

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Principal Compliance Associate

Kraken · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Kraken

🌎 Ireland ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves managing BAU compliance for IE-regulated CASP and EMI entities, including maintaining frameworks and executing risk-based monitoring. It also requires acting as a strategic partner to product and engineering teams to ensure compliant product launches and regulatory adherence.

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Site Budget & Contract Specialist

Fortrea · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Fortrea

🌎 Ireland, United Kingdom ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Specialist

The specialist is responsible for preparing, negotiating, and managing site agreements and confidentiality agreements for clinical trials. They ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines while collaborating with legal and project management teams.

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Contract Manager

Cohesity · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Cohesity

🌎 Ireland, United Kingdom ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Manager

Manage the end-to-end administration of the CLM platform and streamline commercial legal processes. Provide team enablement through documentation, reporting for leadership, and project management within the Transaction Legal Group.

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Claims Handler – Motor

ClaimSorted · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

ClaimSorted

🌎 Ireland, United Kingdom 💵 £25000 - £35000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage motor insurance claims end-to-end from first notification of loss through to final settlement. This includes verifying coverage, assessing liability, setting reserves, and maintaining accurate records for compliance.

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Claims Handler – Property

ClaimSorted · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

ClaimSorted

🌎 Ireland, United Kingdom 💵 £25000 - £35000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage property insurance claims end-to-end from first notification of loss through to final settlement. This includes verifying coverage, assessing liability, setting reserves, and maintaining accurate records for compliance.

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Professional Development Programme Manager, Regulatory Services

BSI · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

BSI

🌎 Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, United Kingdom ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead portfolio and programme management for the Professional Development team, establishing governance and decision-making frameworks to align initiatives with strategy. Act as the primary interface to the Business Improvement function and directly manage high-priority initiatives.

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Director, Employment Legal (EMEA + JAPAC)

HubSpot · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

HubSpot

🌎 Ireland 💵 $143K - $230K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the regional employment legal function across EMEA and JAPAC, serving as a strategic advisor to the People team and business leadership. Manage a team of lawyers to handle employment litigation, cross-border restructurings, and the development of scalable legal frameworks.

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Senior Commercial Counsel UKI

Atlassian · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Atlassian

🌎 Ireland, United Kingdom ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves negotiating enterprise cloud and license agreements for the UKI and EMEA regions while partnering with sales and internal business teams. The counsel will provide pragmatic legal guidance and develop support materials to educate sales teams on contract terms.

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Binance Accelerator Program - Product Compliance

Binance · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Binance

🌎 France, Ireland ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Assist the Business Compliance team with regulatory tasks for new and existing product launches. Support the maintenance of compliance documentation, track audit findings, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory adherence.

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Claims Executive

Davies · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Davies

🌎 Ireland ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage a portfolio of complex property claims ensuring efficient settlement and professional communication with policyholders and stakeholders. Implement company practices and procedures while coordinating with the senior executive team to meet service level agreements.

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Claims Handler - Gadget - with APA/CIP Qualification (UK/IRL)

ClaimSorted · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

ClaimSorted

🌎 Ireland, United Kingdom 💵 $28000 - $36000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage gadget and warranty insurance claims end-to-end, from first notification of loss through to final settlement. This includes verifying coverage, assessing liability, setting reserves, and maintaining accurate records for compliance.

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Claims Handler - Pet

ClaimSorted · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

ClaimSorted

🌎 Ireland, United Kingdom ⭐ 0-2 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage pet insurance claims end-to-end, from first notification of loss through to final settlement. This includes verifying coverage, assessing liability, setting reserves, and maintaining accurate records for compliance.

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Claims Team Lead - Gadget & Warranty

ClaimSorted · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

ClaimSorted

🌎 Ireland, United Kingdom 💵 £38000 - £55000 per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Claims Team Lead will manage a team of claims handlers to drive performance, quality, and customer satisfaction. They will also oversee workflow allocation, coach team members, and maintain oversight of the claims portfolio while handling a small personal portfolio.

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Contract Manager, Upmarket - Nordilux (Dutch Speaking)

HubSpot · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

HubSpot

🌎 Ireland ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Manager

The Contract Manager will own customer contract processes, renewals, and account-related tasks to maximize customer investment. They will collaborate with internal teams and engage customers daily to ensure positive experiences and accurate resolution of inquiries.

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Managing Counsel, Product

Remote · Full Time · 9 Weeks Ago

Remote

🌎 Ireland, United Kingdom 💵 $66300 - $149K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Managing Counsel will lead AI and HRIS product compliance, embedding risk-based legal reviews into product development workflows. They will also own product terms and conditions while partnering with engineering and security teams to ensure regulatory alignment.

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Global Regulatory Business Process Lead

Viatris · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Viatris

🌎 Ireland ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the design, development, and optimization of regulatory business processes while ensuring cross-functional alignment. Monitor process adherence, manage CAPA activities, and utilize data analytics to drive continuous improvement across the organization.

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Senior Regulatory Affairs Consultant - Labelling Strategy (home or office based) 12 APPLICANTS

Parexel · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Parexel

🌎 Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, United Kingdom ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Senior Consultant acts as the principal labeling strategist within Global Regulatory Affairs, driving the development and maintenance of key labeling documents like the CCDS, USPI, and EU SmPC for assigned products. This role ensures optimal alignment of company position, labeling requirements, and commercial opportunities while providing strategic input from a labeling perspective to the GRA Therapeutic Area Team.

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Regulatory Affairs Consultant - Labelling Strategy (home or office based)

Parexel · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Parexel

🌎 Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, United Kingdom ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The consultant will act as a labeling strategist, driving the maintenance of the Company Core Data Sheet (CCDS), US Prescribing Information (USPI), and EU Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) for assigned products. This includes leading the Global Labeling Committee assessment of proposed changes and ensuring global alignment of core product claims.

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Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs

Summit Therapeutics · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Summit Therapeutics

🌎 Ireland 💵 $85000 - $95000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Senior Manager will support day-to-day regulatory activities for assigned projects, including preparing and compiling submissions for regulatory agencies and managing clinical study processes and timelines. Responsibilities also involve driving regulatory content and strategy for marketing authorization submissions and providing internal regulatory guidance on study team decisions.

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REACH Regulatory Consultant

Exponent Inc. · Full Time · 20 Weeks Ago

Exponent Inc.

🌎 Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, United Kingdom ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The consultant will provide strategic advice and manage REACH regulatory projects for industrial chemicals. They will also maintain client relationships and assist in business development.

business-development project-management agile communication leadership mentoring

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Regulatory Compliance Manager

Circle · Full Time · 25 Weeks Ago

Circle

🌎 Ireland ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Manager

As a Manager, Regulatory Compliance, you will lead the execution and continuous improvement of Circle’s Regulatory Compliance Program across various international jurisdictions. You will ensure timely preparation and submission of regulatory reports and support broader initiatives such as licensing and regulatory change management.

blockchain communication reporting compliance

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