Part TimeRemote
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: Patent/Compliance Law Attorney
Type: Contract
Compensation: $100–$150/hour
Location: Remote
Role Responsibilities
- Author tasks and scenarios from real patent and compliance workflows such as patent drafting, prosecution, and regulatory filings.
- Review and grade AI responses for legal accuracy, sound reasoning, and adherence to professional standards.
- Produce model "golden answer" responses and detailed rationale to improve model training.
- Flag ambiguity, risk, and edge cases as a practicing attorney would.
- Work independently and asynchronously with flexible hours on a project basis.
Qualifications
Must-Have
- 3+ years of professional experience in patent law and/or regulatory compliance.
- J.D. (or LL.B./LL.M. equivalent) from leading US/UK/Canada law schools.
- Active or inactive bar admission in a U.S., U.K., or Canadian jurisdiction and/or USPTO/CIPO/UKIPO registration.
- Excellent written communication and ability to articulate complex legal reasoning clearly.
Preferred
- Registered patent attorney/agent with a technical background in engineering, CS, life sciences, or chemistry.
- Hands-on experience with AML/BSA, OFAC, FCPA, HIPAA, FDA, GDPR/CCPA, or export control regimes.
- CIPP/CFE/CAMS certification is a plus.
Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
- Upload resume
- AI interview based on your resume
- Submit form
Resources & Support
- For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/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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