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Commercial Contracts Attorney — M&A Diligence

Micro1 • Remote

Education

Master's

Type

Hourly

Pay Rate

$90–$100/hr

Actively Hiring

6 openings

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About this role

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Role Title: Commercial Contracts Attorney — M&A Diligence Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Commercial Contracts Attorneys — M&A Diligence to contribute their legal acumen to an innovative customer project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. Scope of Work

  • Review and analyze complex commercial agreements and real-world M&A diligence scenarios to inform the design of advanced AI-assisted legal tools.
  • Assess and annotate contractual provisions including change-of-control, assignment, termination, exclusivity, MFN, indemnification, and renewal terms.
  • Differentiate and articulate material contract risks versus standard boilerplate, providing concise written rationales.
  • Deliver structured, high-quality written feedback to enhance AI systems supporting transaction and deal professionals.
  • Evaluate the severity of identified issues within the context of realistic M&A transactions.
  • Apply practical judgment to commercial lease agreements and other relevant contract types as needed. Preferred Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in commercial contract drafting, negotiation, or diligence review at a law firm or in-house setting.
  • Extensive background reviewing contracts in virtual data rooms during live M&A transactions (essential).
  • Deep familiarity with provisions governing deal risk such as change-of-control, assignment, and termination mechanics.
  • Experience conducting or managing diligence at a major firm or managed review context.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal risk clearly and precisely.
  • JD and active bar membership (or equivalent legal qualification in your jurisdiction).
  • Exposure to SaaS/technology commercial agreements and contract analytics tools (preferred but not required).

Requirements

  • commercial contract review
  • m&a diligence
  • legal risk assessment
  • contract drafting and negotiation
  • written communication
  • verbal communication
  • contract annotation

How long hiring takes

Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.

Within 2 weeks
~25%
Within 6 weeks
~60%
Within 3 months
~80%

Key responsibilities

  • Review and analyze complex commercial agreements and real-world M&A diligence scenarios to inform the design of advanced AI-assisted legal tools.
  • Assess and annotate contractual provisions including change-of-control, assignment, termination, exclusivity, MFN, indemnification, and renewal terms.
  • Differentiate and articulate material contract risks versus standard boilerplate, providing concise written rationales.
  • Deliver structured, high-quality written feedback to enhance AI systems supporting transaction and deal professionals.

Why this role

The Commercial Contracts Attorney (M&A Diligence) role at micro1 pays $90-$100 per hour for attorneys who review contracts for change-of-control, assignment, termination, exclusivity, MFN and indemnification provisions during M&A diligence. The project draws on real virtual data room experience and exposure to SaaS or technology agreements. This role expects hands-on M&A diligence practice rather than general contract review.

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Common questions

Can I apply to Micro1 from outside the US or UK?

Yes. Micro1 accepts applicants from most countries worldwide, unlike DataAnnotation or Outlier, both of which cap access to a handful of English-speaking countries. Most roles still require strong written and spoken English.

Does Micro1 monitor your computer while you work?

On many projects, yes, through time-tracking tools that take periodic screenshots to verify active hours. Check the specific project's requirements before accepting if desktop monitoring is a dealbreaker.

Why do these AI training roles pay so much?

Because general knowledge isn't what's being tested. The model already knows the basics; what it needs is expertise on edge cases, the rare, difficult, highly technical judgment calls only a senior professional in the field would make correctly.

What does the day-to-day workload look like for elite-expert AI training roles?

Slow and deep, not fast and repetitive. A single task can take 45-60 minutes of researching citations or verifying complex calculations. Quality is what's being measured here, not throughput.

What does Legal work look like for a Commercial Contracts Attorney — M&A Diligence?

Tasks here are scoped to Legal, not generic labeling. As a Commercial Contracts Attorney — M&A Diligence, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Legal) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Legal background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.

What specific skills does this listing call for?

commercial contract review, m&a diligence, legal risk assessment, and contract drafting and negotiation are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.

What does the 'openings' count on this listing mean?

It's Micro1's live count of how many candidates it's still trying to place for this specific role, 6 right now, not a countdown on your individual application. A higher number signals more active demand; it doesn't lower the bar for acceptance.

How much does this specific role pay?

This listing is posted at $90–$100/hr, an hourly rate. The range reflects experience level and negotiated terms, not a placeholder, so where you land in it depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.

What happens when I click Apply on this listing?

You'll be taken to Micro1's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.

Do I need a Master's to qualify?

This role lists a master's degree as a requirement. In practice, the domain assessment is the real gate. If you can pass it, the degree is usually secondary. However, some platforms verify credentials formally, so list your actual qualifications accurately on your profile.