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Transactional / Regulatory Associate at Mercor
posted 7 months agoTransactional / Regulatory Associate | $180–200/hr | Worldwide Remote
Mercor is seeking experienced Transactional or Regulatory Associates to support a cutting-edge AI lab developing benchmarks that evaluate AI systems on real-world legal research tasks. In this role, you will craft practitioner-level research questions grounded in statutory and regulatory interpretation — helping shape the future of AI-driven legal reasoning.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft realistic, practitioner-level research questions arising from:
- Corporate transactions
- Securities regulation
- Administrative law
- Compliance and regulatory frameworks
- Incorporate jurisdiction-specific statutory and regulatory interpretation into each question
- Frame issues requiring synthesis of statutory text, agency guidance, case law, and legislative history
- Ensure all questions reflect genuine client matters — not academic hypotheticals
Requirements
- 4–7+ years of law firm experience in transactional or regulatory practice
- Strong background in statutory and regulatory interpretation
- Experience researching federal and/or state regulatory frameworks
- Ability to clearly scope and articulate legal issues for research purposes
Nice to Have
- Direct experience interacting with regulatory agencies
- Background in highly regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, or energy
- Prior involvement in legal tech or AI-related initiatives
Why Join
- Play a meaningful role in defining realistic evaluation benchmarks for advanced AI legal reasoning
- Collaborate directly with a leading AI research lab at the forefront of legal technology
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.