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Legal Expert — Transactional/Corporate at Mercor
posted 5 months agoLegal Expert — Transactional/Corporate | $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 Transactional and Corporate Attorneys to help shape how AI understands M&A, contracts, securities, and corporate governance.
What You'll Do
- Design realistic deal scenarios drawn from your transactional practice — including M&A due diligence, SPAs/APAs, securities filings, NDAs, governance matters, and disclosure schedules
- Write attorney-level "golden" reference responses to legal prompts and scenarios
- Evaluate and grade AI-generated legal 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 transactional or corporate law (law firm, in-house, or similar)
- 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 background in contract review, due diligence, corporate governance, NDA drafting, or securities filings
- Excellent written communication skills with high attention to detail
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience with disclosure schedules or closing checklists
- Exposure to private equity, venture capital, or fund formation
- SEC reporting or securities offering experience
- Familiarity with virtual data rooms (Intralinks, Datasite, etc.)
Role Details
- Commitment: Minimum 20 hours/week (40+ preferred)
- Location: Fully remote — must be based in the US, Canada, or UK
- Start Date: Immediate; applications reviewed on a rolling basis
- Compensation: $85–$120/hr depending on experience
M&A associates, in-house transactional counsel, corporate generalists, and senior associates in transactional practices are all 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.