Commercial Attorney (Remote, US) Contract
Listing checked September 16, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
micro1 seeks Commercial Attorneys for a confidential project blending law and AI. You will review and redline agreements like MSAs, NDAs, and DPAs using established playbooks. Your work helps train next-generation AI systems by providing real-world legal input. No AI background needed. The role draws on day-to-day commercial contracting practice, similar to in-house counsel work.
What You'll Do7
- 1Review and redline commercial agreements such as MSAs, NDAs, and DPAs based on company playbooks and policies.
- 2Analyze contract drafts to spot key issues and determine applicable company positions and acceptable fallback outcomes.
- 3Draft clear written explanations for each redline or revision, detailing the rationale.
- 4Apply advanced contract drafting, negotiation, and technology transactions knowledge to real legal documents.
- 5Collaborate with the project team to maintain consistent standards and interpretations throughout the engagement.
- 6Uphold high standards of legal writing and contract review quality with meticulous attention to detail.
- 7Work independently in a remote, deadline-driven project environment.
Requirements7
- 1Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar admission in a U.S. jurisdiction.
- 2At least 4 years of transactional practice at a law firm or as an in-house attorney, focused on contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
- 3Deep familiarity with commonly negotiated commercial provisions like limitation of liability, indemnification, confidentiality, and data protection.
- 4Proven ability to synthesize complex legal concepts and deliver clear, actionable written analyses.
- 5Demonstrated sound judgment and high accuracy in contract review and interpretation.
- 6Expertise in technology transactions is a strong plus.
- 7Adaptability and drive to contribute to a high-impact, innovative legal project in a confidential setting.
Who Should Apply
This role suits attorneys with a JD, active U.S. bar admission, and at least 4 years of transactional experience, especially those comfortable with commercial contracts and technology transactions. If you have a track record of redlining MSAs, NDAs, and DPAs and can explain your reasoning in writing, you are a good fit. The role is less suitable for litigators or those without recent contract review experience. Candidates often get rejected for lacking active bar admission or for not showing enough hands-on drafting and negotiation work. A common low-fit signal is failing to demonstrate familiarity with provisions like limitation of liability or indemnification.
Salary Insight
The compensation for this contract role is $90 to $110 per hour.
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- Contract Drafting18%
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In your application, highlight specific examples of commercial agreements you have redlined, such as MSAs or DPAs, and mention your active bar jurisdiction and years of transactional practice. Quantify your experience with provisions like limitation of liability or indemnification to show depth.
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