Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Attorney (BigLaw Firms)
Micro1 • Remote
Education
Not stated
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$140–$400/hr
Actively Hiring
99 openings
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Role Title: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Attorney (BigLaw Firms) Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote micro1 is engaging Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Attorneys from top-tier US law firms to contribute expertise to a dynamic 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
- Provide expert analysis and annotation of complex M&A and corporate law scenarios for AI model training.
- Conduct in-depth legal research on M&A, private equity transactions, and related litigation topics.
- Review, comment on, and refine datasets to ensure legal accuracy and real-world relevancy.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to contextualize materials and clarify legal nuances.
- Offer written insights and feedback on legal reasoning, transaction structures, and deal documentation.
- Engage in remote project discussions and contribute to iterative quality assurance processes.
- Support the development of evaluation rubrics and best practices where requested by internal stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited US law school and active bar admission in the United States.
- Experience practicing as an M&A attorney at an Am Law 100 or other leading US law firm.
- Extensive track record in M&A transactions, private equity, and corporate advisory engagements.
- Strong litigation exposure, particularly within corporate or transactional contexts.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across disciplines and communicate complex legal concepts clearly.
- Background in legal research, drafting, and the review of transaction documents.
- Familiarity with remote collaboration tools and a commitment to delivering meticulous, high-quality work.
Requirements
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Corporate law
- litigation
- multidisciplinary teamwork
- legal research
- remote collaboration
- quality assurance
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
- Provide expert analysis and annotation of complex M&A and corporate law scenarios for AI model training.
- Conduct in-depth legal research on M&A, private equity transactions, and related litigation topics.
- Review, comment on, and refine datasets to ensure legal accuracy and real-world relevancy.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to contextualize materials and clarify legal nuances.
Why this role
Micro1's Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney role for BigLaw firms pays $140-$400 per hour for attorneys with direct M&A and corporate law experience. The work draws on legal research and multidisciplinary teamwork spanning M&A and litigation, mirroring how a BigLaw deal team is structured day to day. Remote collaboration is expected across the full engagement.
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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.
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.
What does Finance work look like for a Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Attorney (BigLaw Firms)?
Tasks here are scoped to Finance, not generic labeling. As a Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Attorney (BigLaw Firms), expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Finance) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Finance background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Corporate law, litigation, and multidisciplinary teamwork 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?
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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.
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