Corporate Attorney - Remote Contract
Listing checked September 18, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
micro1 seeks Corporate Attorneys to join a customer project that advances the legal capabilities of next-generation AI systems. You will apply your legal expertise to train AI models, shaping how they learn and reason through high-quality, real-world input. The work centers on mergers & acquisitions, private equity, capital markets, and commercial litigation. No prior AI experience is required; your domain knowledge is what matters. This engagement is especially attractive for legal professionals with a background in computer science, technical domains, or previous hands-on experience with AI/data annotation initiatives.
What You'll Do7
- 1Analyze complex legal scenarios in mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and capital markets to develop high-fidelity data sets for AI training.
- 2Draft, review, and annotate legal documents to ensure accuracy and provide nuanced legal context for annotation tasks.
- 3Evaluate commercial litigation cases, distilling key facts and legal arguments for structured data representation.
- 4Assess and synthesize corporate law issues, offering expert insight into best practices and emerging trends.
- 5Collaborate with technical specialists to translate legal reasoning into structured insights that inform AI model development.
- 6Identify and flag inconsistencies or ambiguities in legal materials to help improve data quality and model reliability.
- 7Deliver detailed, precise feedback on model outputs, ensuring that legal nuance and real-world applicability are maintained.
Requirements7
- 1J.D. from an accredited institution and active bar membership (U.S. or international equivalent).
- 2Minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney in mergers & acquisitions, corporate law, commercial litigation, capital markets, or private equity.
- 3Proven attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex legal materials with clarity and precision.
- 4Demonstrated experience in drafting and reviewing transactional documents or litigation materials.
- 5Background in computer science, technical domains, or previous participation in AI/data annotation projects is strongly preferred.
- 6Ability to communicate legal reasoning for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- 7Strong analytical skills and a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset.
Who Should Apply
This role suits a practicing attorney with at least three years of experience in mergers & acquisitions, corporate law, commercial litigation, capital markets, or private equity, who holds a J.D. and active bar membership. Candidates with a technical background or prior AI/data annotation experience will stand out. The work is less suitable for those who prefer traditional legal practice without any data-focused tasks or who lack the required bar credentials. A common reason candidates get rejected is insufficient hands-on experience in the specified practice areas; another is failing to show how their legal reasoning translates into structured, precise data for AI training.
Salary Insight
Compensation for this role is $140 to $350 per hour, depending on your experience and qualifications.
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