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 Spain (33)

Litigation & Claims Counsel

NTT Global Data Centers · Full Time · 14 hours ago

NTT Global Data Centers

🌎 Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States 💵 $151K - $155K per year ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Support the management of global litigation, arbitration, and claims across multiple jurisdictions. Coordinate with external counsel and internal stakeholders to develop case strategies and protect company interests.

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Lead Contract Manager (Spanish & Italian)

HubSpot · Full Time · 2 Days Ago

HubSpot

🌎 Spain 💵 €70600 - €113K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Manager

Lead complex renewal and contract negotiations for strategic, high-paying enterprise customers to ensure positive commercial outcomes. Collaborate with Sales, Legal, and Customer Success teams while mentoring peers and improving contract management processes.

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IOH Provider Claims SME

The Cigna Group · Full Time · 2 Days Ago

The Cigna Group

🌎 Spain ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Act as a Subject Matter Expert for IOH Provider Claims, focusing on process improvement, financial verification, and quality audits. Lead the training and onboarding of new hires while monitoring team performance and resolving escalated cases.

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Contract specialist for FSP team

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Full Time · 5 Days Ago

Thermo Fisher Scientific

🌎 Spain ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal Contract Specialist

Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with study sites while ensuring compliance with budgetary and contractual parameters. Coordinate with internal functional teams to align site startup activities and achieve target cycle times for site activation.

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Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate

Simbec-Orion · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Simbec-Orion

🌎 Belgium, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Serbia, Spain, United Kingdom ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Coordinate global clinical trial applications for medical products and devices in compliance with ICH and regulatory guidelines. Act as the regulatory lead for complex trials, preparing submissions for authorities and ethics committees while mentoring junior staff.

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Subject Matter Expert: Legal & Regulatory Research - Remote Advisory (Barcelona)

Prolific Academic Ltd · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Prolific Academic Ltd

🌎 Spain ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Perform high-level analysis of complex legal and regulatory filings and provide expert knowledge-based answers for AI research. Validate the professional accuracy of B2B research outputs to improve AI models.

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Subject Matter Expert: Legal & Regulatory Research - Remote Advisory (Madrid)

Prolific Academic Ltd · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Prolific Academic Ltd

🌎 Spain ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Perform high-level analysis of complex legal and regulatory filings and provide expert knowledge-based answers. Validate the professional accuracy of B2B research outputs to improve AI models.

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Senior Product & Regulatory Counsel

Mews · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Mews

🌎 Spain, United Kingdom, United States 💵 $175K - $252K per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Serve as a legal partner to Product, Engineering, and Compliance teams to guide the development of SaaS and fintech offerings. Responsibilities include drafting regulated-services agreements and navigating regulatory audits and supervisory expectations.

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Regulatory Consultant - CMC (CMC with small molecule products)

Syneos Health · Full Time · 1 Week Ago

Syneos Health

🌎 Portugal, Serbia, Spain, United Kingdom ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The consultant will support global regulatory CMC for marketed small molecule products, focusing on lifecycle management and submissions for the Middle East and North Africa. They will review CMC sections of submissions and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop regulatory strategies.

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Product Compliance Specialist

MoonPay · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

MoonPay

🌎 Portugal, South Africa, Spain, United Kingdom ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Translate complex global regulatory requirements into actionable product guidance for various business verticals. Coordinate with Product, Legal, and Engineering teams to ensure compliant product launches and ongoing operations.

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Legal Counsel

Moodle Pty Ltd · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Moodle Pty Ltd

🌎 Spain 💵 €55000 - €58000 per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

The Legal Counsel will draft and negotiate commercial contracts, software licenses, and NDAs while advising on privacy and IP matters. They will also support M&A activities and monitor legal compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

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Principal Medical Writer (Regulatory focus) - Sponsor-dedicated - Poland, Belgium, Netherlands, Spain

Syneos Health · Full Time · 2 Weeks Ago

Syneos Health

🌎 Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Spain ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Medical Writer

Responsible for developing high-quality clinical documents for global regulatory submissions, including IBs and CSRs. Provides strategic direction to cross-functional teams and mentors junior medical writers to ensure scientific rigor and timely delivery.

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Senior Mobility Specialist - Immigration Lawyer

Remote · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Remote

🌎 Spain 💵 €63550 - €71500 per year ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Senior Mobility Specialist will monitor assigned cases, provide guidance on immigration processes, and support Mobility Specialists. They will also manage large projects and ensure compliance with immigration laws.

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Senior Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Specialist

Glia · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Glia

🌎 Portugal, Spain ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead and manage end-to-end compliance programs and audits including SOC 2, PCI DSS, and GDPR. Oversee third-party risk management and partner with engineering teams to implement security controls.

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Legal Director, Employment Law

Lime · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Lime

🌎 France, Germany, Indonesia, Spain, United Kingdom ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Serve as the senior legal partner for the People team and business leaders on complex employment law matters across multiple EMEA jurisdictions. Lead employment-related disputes, draft legal documentation, and develop scalable legal infrastructure to support global growth.

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Director, Regulatory Pre-Award Strategy - UK- Remote

Worldwide Clinical Trials · Full Time · 3 Weeks Ago

Worldwide Clinical Trials

🌎 France, Italy, Poland, Spain, United Kingdom ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the operational strategy and growth objectives for global regulatory affairs, overseeing the delivery of regulatory activities and supporting roles. Drive business development efforts by contributing to proposals, bid defense meetings, and regulatory costing for site activation strategies.

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Regulatory Reporting Senior Specialist

N26 · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

N26

🌎 Spain ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Execute the end-to-end delivery of regulatory reports including COREP and FINREP while ensuring adherence to reporting cycles. Collaborate with IT and Data teams to refine reporting infrastructure and support internal and external audit processes.

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Mid-Senior Regulatory Expert - Ecotoxicology

Eurofins · Full Time · 4 Weeks Ago

Eurofins

🌎 Spain ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The role involves writing ecotoxicology dossier sections for active substances and formulated products while performing data gap analyses and risk assessments. The expert will coordinate experimental work, monitor studies, and support clients during dossier defense and stewardship.

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Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs - Europe - remote

Worldwide Clinical Trials · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Worldwide Clinical Trials

🌎 Oman, Poland, Romania, Spain, United Kingdom ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage regulatory and ethics committee submissions across EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Latin America while ensuring compliance with global standards. Provide strategic regulatory advice, support business development activities, and mentor junior staff members.

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French Patent Language Lead

Welo Global · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Welo Global

🌎 France, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The French Patent Language Lead is responsible for translating and reviewing complex patent and legal materials between English and French. They manage linguistic assets, monitor translation budgets, and oversee the performance of French legal resources and vendors.

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Compliance Manager

Enfuce · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Enfuce

🌎 Finland, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Compliance Manager

The Compliance Manager supports the second line of defence by ensuring regulatory adherence across the UK and EU within a fintech environment. Key duties include designing compliance training, executing monitoring plans, and managing governance frameworks like Consumer Duty and operational resilience.

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Senior Legal Advisor

Hotelbeds Group · Full Time · 5 Weeks Ago

Hotelbeds Group

🌎 Spain ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead and manage complex litigation and dispute resolution matters across multiple jurisdictions to align with business objectives. Act as a strategic advisor to internal stakeholders and oversee external counsel globally to ensure quality and cost control.

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Head of Legal Ops & Transformation

Sterlington, PLLC · Full Time · 6 Weeks Ago

Sterlington, PLLC

🌎 Spain ⭐ 10+ yrs exp 💼 Legal

Lead the transformation of the Executive Administration team by integrating AI-driven workflows and customer success methodologies. Act as a strategic bridge between firm management and support staff to optimize operational infrastructure and partner satisfaction.

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Legal advisor

Hotelbeds Group · Full Time · 7 Weeks Ago

Hotelbeds Group

🌎 Spain ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

Manage litigation and pre-litigation disputes across multiple jurisdictions while coordinating external counsel. Lead insurance claims handling and partner with internal stakeholders to mitigate risk and improve legal processes.

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Legal Campaigner, Hazte Oír

Fundación CitizenGO · Full Time · 8 Weeks Ago

Fundación CitizenGO

🌎 Spain ⭐ 2-5 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Legal Campaigner develops and executes legal strategies and litigation to support advocacy efforts for life, family, and freedom. This includes preparing legal documents, managing relationships with law firms, and collaborating with communication teams to translate legal matters into impactful messaging.

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Managing Attorney (Remote, TX)

Clearcover · Full Time · 10 Weeks Ago

Clearcover

🌎 Spain 💵 $150K - $180K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Attorney

The Managing Attorney will lead the in-house litigation function in Texas, handling a full docket of auto defense cases while building and mentoring the internal legal team. They will also collaborate with claims, underwriting, and product teams to provide expert coverage opinions and develop legal strategy.

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Senior Legal Counsel 51 APPLICANTS

Wikimedia Foundation · Full Time · 12 Weeks Ago

Wikimedia Foundation

🌎 Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, Poland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States 💵 $109K - $167K per year ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

Provide holistic in-house legal guidance to the Fundraising, Product, and Engineering teams regarding marketing, privacy, and technical development. Collaborate with policy professionals to navigate evolving regulations and support the development of a data governance model that maintains high privacy standards.

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Compliance Specialist - Europe

Sungrow Europe - Welcome traveler! · Full Time · 13 Weeks Ago

Sungrow Europe - Welcome traveler!

🌎 Germany, Netherlands, Spain ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal

The Compliance Specialist will implement and improve Sungrow's compliance program across European entities, ensuring adherence to laws and internal policies. They will conduct compliance risk assessments, develop training programs, and support compliance with various EU regulations.

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Legal Counsel Southern Europe - French

Dexcom · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Dexcom

🌎 Spain ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

This role serves as the first legal contact point for the commercial team in France, supporting business development and go-to-market strategies through contract drafting, review, and negotiation, including agreements with public administration and health insurances. The counsel will also provide specialist advice on French and EU healthcare and medical device laws, competition law, and compliance related to interactions with healthcare professionals and organizations.

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Legal Counsel Southern Europe - French

Dexcom · Full Time · 16 Weeks Ago

Dexcom

🌎 Spain ⭐ 5-10 yrs exp 💼 Legal Legal Counsel

The Legal Counsel will serve as the primary legal contact for the commercial team in France, supporting business development and go-to-market strategies through contract drafting, review, and negotiation, including agreements with public administration and health insurances. This role also involves providing specialist advice on French and EU healthcare and medical device laws, competition law, and ensuring compliance regarding interactions with healthcare professionals and organizations.

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