Legal Specialist (Remote | $90–$110/hr)

<p><strong>Attorney</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position:</strong> <strong>Attorney</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Type:</strong> <strong>Contractor</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> <strong>$90–$110/hour</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> <strong>Remote</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>micro1 is engaging experienced <strong>Transactional Attorneys</strong> to contribute to a confidential project at the intersection of law and AI. You will apply your legal expertise to help train next-generation AI systems using high-quality, real-world legal input.</p><p>The work draws directly from day-to-day commercial contracting practice, including <strong>reviewing agreements, redlining drafts, interpreting company policies, and applying negotiation positions</strong> in the way experienced in-house counsel would. No prior AI experience is required—your legal domain expertise and practical contracting judgment are what matter.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Review and redline commercial agreements, including <strong>MSAs, NDAs, DPAs</strong>, and similar contracts, in accordance with established playbooks and company policies.</li><li>Analyze contract drafts to identify key legal and commercial issues.</li><li>Determine applicable company positions, acceptable fallback positions, and appropriate negotiation outcomes.</li><li>Apply advanced knowledge of <strong>contract drafting, contract negotiation, and technology transactions</strong> to real-world legal documents.</li><li>Draft clear, reasoned written explanations explaining the rationale behind redlines, revisions, and recommended positions.</li><li>Evaluate commonly negotiated commercial provisions and determine appropriate contractual language.</li><li>Collaborate with the project team to maintain consistency in legal standards, interpretations, and review practices.</li><li>Maintain meticulous attention to detail and high standards of legal writing and contract review quality.</li><li>Work independently within a remote, deadline-driven project environment.</li><li>Apply sound legal judgment when reviewing and interpreting complex commercial agreements.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Juris Doctor (JD)</strong> from an accredited law school.</li><li><strong>Active bar admission in a U.S. jurisdiction.</strong></li><li>Minimum <strong>4 years of transactional legal experience</strong> at a law firm or as an in-house attorney.</li><li>Strong experience with <strong>contract drafting, contract review, and contract negotiation</strong>.</li><li>Deep familiarity with commonly negotiated commercial provisions, including:</li><li>Limitation of liability</li><li>Indemnification</li><li>Confidentiality</li><li>Data protection</li><li>Proven ability to analyze complex legal concepts and provide clear, actionable written reasoning.</li><li>Strong judgment and a high level of accuracy in contract review and interpretation.</li><li>Strong legal writing and analytical skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and consistently apply established legal standards and policies.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li>Expertise or substantial experience in <strong>technology transactions</strong>.</li><li>Experience handling commercial agreements for technology companies or technology-enabled businesses.</li><li>Experience applying contract playbooks, negotiation guidelines, or company-specific legal policies.</li><li>Strong understanding of commercial contracting practices from an in-house counsel perspective.</li><li>Ability to identify nuanced contractual risks and recommend practical fallback positions.</li><li>Adaptability and willingness to contribute to an innovative, confidential legal and AI project.</li><li>Experience providing structured written analysis or feedback on legal documents.</li></ul><p><strong>Key Areas of Expertise</strong></p><ul><li>Transactional Law</li><li>Commercial Contracts</li><li>Contract Drafting</li><li>Contract Review</li><li>Contract Redlining</li><li>Contract Negotiation</li><li>Technology Transactions</li><li>Master Services Agreements (MSAs)</li><li>Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)</li><li>Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)</li><li>Commercial Risk Analysis</li><li>Legal Research & Analysis</li><li>Legal Writing</li><li>Contract Interpretation</li><li>Legal Judgment & Negotiation Strategy</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation</strong></p><ul><li><strong>$90–$110 per hour</strong></li><li>Contractor engagement</li><li>Fully remote</li><li>Project-based work supporting legal and AI training initiatives</li><li>Compensation reflects the expert’s legal experience and contribution to the project.</li></ul><p><strong>Eligibility</strong></p><ul><li>Candidates must hold a <strong>JD from an accredited law school</strong>.</li><li><strong>Active U.S. bar admission is required.</strong></li><li>Candidates must have at least <strong>4 years of transactional legal experience</strong>.</li><li>Strong commercial contract drafting, review, redlining, and negotiation experience is required.</li><li>Candidates should have practical familiarity with commonly negotiated commercial provisions.</li><li>Technology transactions experience is strongly valued.</li><li>Candidates must be able to work independently in a remote environment and maintain confidentiality throughout the engagement.</li></ul><p><strong>Application Process</strong></p><ol><li>Submit your application highlighting your transactional legal experience.</li><li>Detail your experience with <strong>commercial contracts, drafting, redlining, and negotiation</strong>.</li><li>Highlight relevant experience with MSAs, NDAs, DPAs, technology transactions, and commonly negotiated provisions.</li><li>Provide information regarding your <strong>JD and active U.S. bar admission</strong>.</li><li>Selected candidates will be evaluated based on their legal expertise, contracting experience, written reasoning, and overall project fit.</li></ol><p><br></p>

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