Corporate Attorney
Micro1 • Remote
Education
JD
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$90–$150/hr
Actively Hiring
100 openings
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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.
Compensation Structure
Compensation is task-based, meaning experts are paid per completed task that meets the project specifications. The average handling time (AHT) is approximately 3.5 hours per task, and the effective hourly rate will depend on the number of tasks completed and successfully signed off.
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
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.
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
Micro1's Corporate Attorney role pays $245-$280 per hour for attorneys from established law firms evaluating how AI models handle legal analysis and contract interpretation. The work includes drafting expert-level prompts and reference answers on complex legal questions. This role expects prior corporate law practice rather than general legal research experience.
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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 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.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
corporate law, m&a (mergers and acquisitions), contract drafting and review, and us regulatory compliance 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, 100 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–$150/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 JD to qualify?
This role lists a JD or equivalent 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.