Join the World's Top Legal Talent Network

About The Job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .

Position: Legal and Compliance Specialist

Type: Full-time

Compensation: $90,000–$200,000/year

Location: Remote or Palo Alto, CA

Commitment: 40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Use proprietary tools to annotate and evaluate data related to legal and compliance topics.
• Provide detailed input on scenarios involving contract analysis, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with research and technical teams to develop, test, and improve data annotation workflows.
• Analyze complex legal materials to ensure accuracy and integrity in AI model understanding.
• Interpret evolving task instructions and maintain consistency, precision, and sound professional judgment.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Professional experience in legal, compliance, or related fields.
• Proficiency in reading and writing both informal and professional English.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and apply critical reasoning to complex material.
• Demonstrated interest in technology, innovation, and AI-driven solutions for legal and compliance systems.

Preferred

• JD, bar admission, or recognized certification such as Certified Compliance Professional (CCP).
• Experience mentoring or training others in legal or compliance practices.
• Familiarity with AI workflows, data annotation, or technology-focused legal environments.
• Comfortable recording short audio or video sessions for data collection.

Compensation & Legal

• Competitive pay ranging from $90,000 to $200,000 annually for U.S.-based professionals, depending on experience and location.
• Access to medical benefits, subject to your country of residence.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Submit your resume
• Complete a 20-minute introductory interview
• Selected candidates will move on to a focused legal or compliance data evaluation exercise
• Finalists will participate in a team discussion and review of their expertise

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

_PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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