Clean energy transactional lawyer
Mercor • Remote • Posted 19 days ago
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$100/task
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19d ago
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About this Role
Mercor is seeking legal contractors with clean energy transactional or project finance experience to support the development of AI-enabled workflows for clean energy transaction professionals. These roles involve reviewing AI-generated outputs, validating their accuracy, and providing structured feedback to improve model performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
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Mercor is seeking legal contractors with clean energy transactional or project finance experience to support the development of AI-enabled workflows for clean energy transaction professionals. These roles involve reviewing AI-generated outputs, validating their accuracy, and providing structured feedback to improve model performance. Key Responsibilities: Review and validate AI-generated outputs related to clean energy transactions (e.g., tax equity, transferable tax credits). Provide clear, structured feedback to improve accuracy, completeness, and usability of outputs. Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or risks in generated content and suggest improvements. Follow defined evaluation frameworks and documentation standards. Collaborate asynchronously with the project team and meet weekly deliverables. You’re a strong fit if you have: Experience in clean energy transactions (e.g., tax equity, transferable tax credits), or strong project finance experience. Background in corporate, transactional, or finance-related legal work. Familiarity with deal structures, financing documents, or regulatory considerations in energy or infrastructure. Strong attention to detail and ability to critically assess complex outputs. Ability to provide structured, actionable feedback. Availability of ~10 hours per week, starting immediately. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
- Review and validate AI-generated outputs related to clean energy transactions (e.g., tax equity, transferable tax credits).
- Provide clear, structured feedback to improve accuracy, completeness, and usability of outputs.
- Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or risks in generated content and suggest improvements.
- Follow defined evaluation frameworks and documentation standards.
- Collaborate asynchronously with the project team and meet weekly deliverables.
- Experience in clean energy transactions (e.g., tax equity, transferable tax credits), or strong project finance experience.
- Background in corporate, transactional, or finance-related legal work.
- Familiarity with deal structures, financing documents, or regulatory considerations in energy or infrastructure.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to critically assess complex outputs.
- Ability to provide structured, actionable feedback.
- Availability of ~10 hours per week, starting immediately.
Requirements
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
- Fluent proficiency in English (Written & Verbal)
- Reliable high-speed internet connection
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Legal
Compensation Analysis
This role offers a powerful combination of high income ($100/hr) and total flexibility. Unlike traditional contracting, you generally set your own hours. It is an ideal "second stream" of income for professionals who want to stay sharp in their field while gaining exposure to the booming AI industry.
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