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Operational Law Attorney (JAG) SME

95–170/hr

Remote

contract

5 openings

Posted November 9, 2026

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Key details

Pay: $95–170/hr
Location: Remote
Job type: contract
Openings: 5
Posted: November 9, 2026

Overview

micro1 seeks an Operational Law Attorney (JAG) SME for a remote contract supporting a customer project on military legal boundaries and surveillance and privacy evaluations. You will create and review legal scenarios and assess AI responses, helping train systems to reason about operational law. The work draws on LOAC judgment, proportionality and distinction analysis, and sound reasoning where the law is uncertain. Prior AI experience is not required.

What You'll Do6

Write and classify boundary cases involving LOAC, including distinction, proportionality, and precautions in attack.
Make operational legal judgments on ambiguous scenarios and document the reasoning behind each conclusion.
Review and refine the legal framework used to organize the project’s taxonomy.
Evaluate AI-generated answers for reasoning depth, treatment of legal uncertainty, and clear acknowledgment of limitations.
Flag answers that show either excessive caution or insufficient legal rigor on complex military-law questions.
Keep detailed records of edge cases and the legal authorities that support each conclusion.

Requirements3

Apply operational law expertise to assess ambiguous military scenarios.
Use proportionality and distinction analysis in evaluating legal questions.
Reason through legal uncertainty and civilian-protection issues.

Preferred Qualifications6

JAG or equivalent experience advising commanders on LOAC, rules of engagement, targeting, or detention.
Practical experience applying distinction, proportionality, and precautions in real-world operations.
Knowledge of the Geneva Conventions, Additional Protocols, customary international humanitarian law, and relevant rules of engagement.
Service in a command or combatant command legal office, or a targeting cell, with US or allied forces.
Experience leading reviews, teaching, or providing legal advice in operational settings.
Strong legal analysis and clear written and verbal communication.

Who Should Apply

Attorneys with JAG or equivalent operational law expertise and a strong grounding in LOAC, proportionality, distinction, and civilian protection will be well suited. Prior AI experience is not needed.

Salary Insight

The contract rate is $95 to $170 per hour.

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Required skills

Operational Loac JudgmentProportionality & Distinction AnalysisLegal Uncertainty ReasoningCivilian Protection ReasoningJag Expertise

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