1. Role Overview
Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research organization to engage professionals with advanced expertise in legal and compliance domains. This full-time position invites experienced legal and compliance specialists to help train and refine AI systems by providing high-quality annotations and insights across diverse regulatory and legal contexts. Professionals in this role will apply their knowledge of contract law compliance frameworks legal research and dispute resolution to ensure AI models reason accurately about real-world legal challenges.
2. Key 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 and ensure accuracy and integrity in AI model understanding
Interpret evolving task instructions and maintain consistency precision and sound professional judgment
3. Ideal Qualifications
Professional experience in legal compliance or related fields (e.g. compliance officer lawyer paralegal arbitrator mediator judicial law clerk or legal researcher)
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
4. Preferred Background
JD bar admission or recognized certification such as Certified Compliance Professional (CCP) or equivalent
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
5. Work Environment
This role can be based in Palo Alto CA (in-office 5 days per week) or performed fully remote for candidates with strong self-discipline and time management skills.
U.S.-based applicants must reside outside of Wyoming and Illinois
Typical hours: 9:00am5:30pm PST during training then your local time zone
Remote workers must use a personal computer that meets one of the following requirements: a Chromebook a Mac running macOS 11 or newer or a Windows PC running Windows 10 or newer
Reliable smartphone access required
6. Compensation
Competitive pay ranging from $90000 to $200000 annually for U.S.-based professionals depending on experience and location.
Access to medical benefits subject to your country of residence
7. Application Process
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
The full process typically concludes within one week
8. About Mercor
Mercor is based in San Francisco CA and specializes in recruiting experts for top AI labs. Our investors include Benchmark General Catalyst Peter Thiel Adam DAngelo Larry Summers and Jack Dorsey.