Commercial Contracts Attorney — M&A Diligence
Micro1 • Remote
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate (by country)
$90–$100/hr
Actively Hiring
6 openings
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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
Why This Role
Shape the "brain" of future AI. By working as a Commercial Contracts Attorney — M&A Diligence, you ensure that future models understand the nuance of your field. At $95/hr, it's a lucrative way to preserve the integrity of your profession in the digital age.
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