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M&A Corporate & Securities Attorney

Micro1 • Remote

Education

Master's

Type

Hourly

Pay Rate

$80–$100/hr

Actively Hiring

6 openings

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About this role

From the Micro1 listing

Role Title: M&A Corporate & Securities Attorney Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging M&A Corporate & Securities Attorneys to participate in a project focused on advancing AI legal reasoning capabilities. 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 evaluate realistic M&A transaction scenarios and due diligence materials to inform AI-assisted legal tools development.
  • Apply expert judgment to corporate, governance, and securities matters, identifying material issues and distinguishing significant risks.
  • Produce clear, structured written feedback to support the enhancement of AI systems’ reasoning and analytical abilities.
  • Assess the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated outputs to ensure alignment with market and practice standards.
  • Identify and explain cross-document inconsistencies within corporate records, charters, board consents, and financing documents.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert, providing nuanced guidance on M&A deal processes and risk assessment. Preferred Qualifications
  • 5+ years’ experience in M&A, corporate, or venture/securities matters at a law firm, corporate development team, or investment fund.
  • Demonstrated expertise working within virtual data rooms (such as Datasite, Intralinks, or Ansarada) on live deals.
  • Substantial familiarity with corporate governance documents and the ability to spot and explain ambiguous or inconsistent provisions.
  • JD and active bar membership (or equivalent legal qualification in your jurisdiction).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in articulating complex legal reasoning.
  • Experience with AmLaw 100 firms, top-tier venture/technology practices, or leading PE/corp dev teams is highly valued.
  • Prior exposure to AI-assisted legal review tools (a plus, not required).

Requirements

  • m&a transaction analysis
  • corporate governance
  • securities law
  • legal risk assessment
  • due diligence
  • virtual data rooms
  • contract review

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 evaluate realistic M&A transaction scenarios and due diligence materials to inform AI-assisted legal tools development.
  • Apply expert judgment to corporate, governance, and securities matters, identifying material issues and distinguishing significant risks.
  • Produce clear, structured written feedback to support the enhancement of AI systems’ reasoning and analytical abilities.
  • Assess the accuracy and relevance of AI-generated outputs to ensure alignment with market and practice standards.

Why this role

Micro1's M&A Corporate & Securities Attorney role pays $80-$100 per hour for attorneys who analyze M&A transactions and apply corporate governance and securities law to real deal documents. The project draws on due diligence experience inside virtual data rooms, so the work mirrors an active deal process. This role expects direct M&A and securities practice rather than general corporate law.

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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 M&A Corporate & Securities Attorney?

Tasks here are scoped to Legal, not generic labeling. As a M&A Corporate & Securities 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?

m&a transaction analysis, corporate governance, securities law, and legal risk assessment 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 $80–$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.