Corporate Attorney
Micro1 • Remote
Education
Any
Type
hourly
Pay Rate (by country)
$90–$150/hr
Actively Hiring
100 openings
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About this Role
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Role Title: Corporate Attorney (US based) Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Corporate Lawyers (US based) to contribute their legal expertise to a customer's project focused on commercial, contract, corporate, M&A, and general counsel matters. 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
- Evaluate and analyze a wide range of corporate, commercial, and M&A documents for accuracy, enforceability, and compliance with US law.
- Draft, review, and provide feedback on contracts, policies, and agreements reflecting best practices in corporate law.
- Translate complex legal concepts into clear, accessible explanations for use in AI system development.
- Identify and summarize key legal issues, trends, and risk areas in business transactions and contract negotiations.
- Contribute real-world legal scenarios, case studies, and document samples to enhance AI training datasets.
- Collaborate asynchronously with project stakeholders to clarify deliverables and address questions related to corporate law topics.
- Deliver precise written and verbal insights, ensuring nuanced understanding of legal language and its practical applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited US law school and active bar membership in at least one US jurisdiction.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate, business, or transactional law, including exposure to M&A, contracts, and risk management.
- Demonstrated experience as outside counsel, in-house corporate counsel, or as a legal consultant to business clients.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex legal issues for diverse audiences.
- Familiarity with the US legal landscape, including commercial and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in reviewing and drafting a variety of corporate and commercial agreements.
- Intellectual curiosity and eagerness to contribute to innovative technology-driven projects.
Requirements
- corporate law
- m&a (mergers and acquisitions)
- contract drafting and review
- us regulatory compliance
- legal risk management
- legal research and analysis
- written and verbal communication
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and analyze a wide range of corporate, commercial, and M&A documents for accuracy, enforceability, and compliance with US law.
- Draft, review, and provide feedback on contracts, policies, and agreements reflecting best practices in corporate law.
- Translate complex legal concepts into clear, accessible explanations for use in AI system development.
- Identify and summarize key legal issues, trends, and risk areas in business transactions and contract negotiations.
Why This Role
Shape the "brain" of future AI. By working as a Corporate Attorney, you ensure that future models understand the nuance of your field. At $120/hr, it's a lucrative way to preserve the integrity of your profession in the digital age.
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Why do these AI training roles pay so much?
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What does Legal work look like for a Corporate Attorney?
Tasks here are scoped to Legal, not generic labeling. As a Corporate Attorney, 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.
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