Corporate Attorney (BigLaw Firms)
Micro1 • Remote
Education
Not stated
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$140–$400/hr
Actively Hiring
100 openings
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Role Title: Corporate Attorney (BigLaw Firms) Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Corporate Attorneys from top BigLaw firms to participate in a unique project for a leading customer. 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. This opportunity is ideal for legal professionals well-versed in high-stakes corporate matters and interested in contributing to the future of legal technology. Scope of Work
- Review and analyze complex corporate documents, contracts, and deal structures relating to mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and capital markets.
- Provide accurate, detailed input on nuanced legal scenario assessments to inform AI model training.
- Evaluate commercial litigation materials, identifying critical legal principles and procedural details.
- Deliver expert feedback on legal reasoning, issue spotting, and drafting approaches as part of project deliverables.
- Support the creation and refinement of legal data sets by annotating, categorizing, and explaining key issues in corporate law.
- Ensure all work meets high standards for accuracy, clarity, and compliance with US legal practice.
- Collaborate asynchronously with project managers and internal reviewers to align on rubrics and quality expectations. Preferred Qualifications
- Active license to practice law in the United States.
- Recent experience (current or within the last 3 years) at a top-tier BigLaw firm, focusing on corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, private equity, or capital markets.
- Demonstrated expertise in commercial litigation and high-value transactional matters.
- Exceptional attention to detail in the analysis and interpretation of legal documents.
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements and legal instruments.
- Strong written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely explain legal concepts for diverse audiences.
- Prior experience with legal data annotation or rubric-based review is a plus, but not required.
Requirements
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Corporate law
- Commerical Litigation
- attention to detail
- private equity
- capital markets
- Must be eligible to work in Remote
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
- Review and analyze complex corporate documents, contracts, and deal structures relating to mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and capital markets.
- Provide accurate, detailed input on nuanced legal scenario assessments to inform AI model training.
- Evaluate commercial litigation materials, identifying critical legal principles and procedural details.
- Deliver expert feedback on legal reasoning, issue spotting, and drafting approaches as part of project deliverables.
Why this role
The Corporate Attorney (BigLaw Firms) role at micro1 pays $140-$400 per hour for attorneys from top BigLaw firms with experience across M&A, private equity and capital markets work. The project draws on commercial litigation exposure alongside corporate law, reflecting the breadth a BigLaw corporate associate typically covers. Attention to detail matters given the range of legal areas the role touches.
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Common questions
What does the Micro1 application process look like?
Expect a screening interview with Zara, Micro1's AI recruiter. Prepare for it like a real video call: good lighting, clear audio, verbal answers to technical questions. A human manager reviews the recording afterward, and some roles add a short skills assessment on top.
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.
Is AI training work the same as traditional consulting?
No. Instead of client deliverables, you're given complex scenarios to evaluate: grading the AI's logic, correcting its hallucinations, and supplying expert-level reasoning it doesn't have on its own. The job is closer to teaching than consulting.
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 Legal work look like for a Corporate Attorney (BigLaw Firms)?
Tasks here are scoped to Legal, not generic labeling. As a Corporate Attorney (BigLaw Firms), 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?
Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate law, Commerical Litigation, and attention to detail 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 $140–$400/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.