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Legal Expert — Compliance/Regulatory at Mercor
posted 5 months agoLegal Expert — Compliance / Regulatory | $85–$120/hr | Remote (US, Canada, UK)
Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research lab to train next-generation frontier models using high-quality legal reasoning data. We are seeking experienced Compliance and Regulatory Attorneys to help shape how AI understands regulatory frameworks, internal investigations, and complex compliance work.
What You'll Do
- Design realistic regulatory scenarios drawn from your practice area — including AML/SAR preparation, OFAC screening, FCPA assessments, FDA submissions, HIPAA reviews, environmental permitting, administrative hearings, and privacy impact assessments (PIA/DPIA)
- Write attorney-quality "golden" reference responses to legal scenarios
- Evaluate and grade AI-generated responses using structured rubrics
- Provide detailed written feedback to help the research team improve model behavior
- Participate in onboarding office hours and specialty calibration sessions
Who We're Looking For
- 1–4 years of professional experience in regulatory or compliance law (law firm, in-house, government agency, or regulator)
- J.D. (US/Canada) or LL.B./LL.M. (UK) from an accredited law school
- Active or inactive license to practice law in the US, Canada, or UK
- Strong expertise in one or more of: AML/BSA, OFAC sanctions, FCPA/anti-corruption, healthcare regulatory (HIPAA, Stark Law, Anti-Kickback, Medicare/Medicaid), FDA submissions, privacy law (GDPR/CCPA), environmental permitting, export control, or administrative hearings
- Excellent written communication skills with strong attention to detail
Bonus Qualifications
- CIPP, CFE, CAMS, or similar professional certification
- Internal compliance investigation experience
- Experience drafting compliance training programs
- Familiarity with regulatory portals such as FDA.gov, FederalRegister.gov, NLRB.gov, or EEOC.gov
Role Details
- Commitment: Minimum 20 hours/week (40+ preferred)
- Location: Fully remote — must be based in the United States, Canada, or United Kingdom
- Start Date: Immediate — applications reviewed on a rolling basis
- Compensation: $85–$120/hr depending on experience and specialization
Regulatory counsel, in-house compliance attorneys, former regulators, and specialists in AML/BSA, FCPA, FDA, healthcare, sanctions, or privacy are all strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply for this role
- Upload your resume — keep it up-to-date and in English. Mercor will auto-fill your profile from it.
- Complete the AI interview — a 15-minute conversation about your experience. Be ready to discuss specific projects and challenges you've solved.
- Submit your application — only about 20% of applicants finish all the steps, so completing yours puts you well ahead.