Attorney (Remote | $90-$110/hr)

Attorney

Position: Attorney

Type: Contractor

Compensation: $90–$110/hour

Location: Remote

About the Opportunity

micro1 is engaging experienced Transactional Attorneys 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.

The work draws directly from day-to-day commercial contracting practice, including reviewing agreements, redlining drafts, interpreting company policies, and applying negotiation positions 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.

Responsibilities

• Review and redline commercial agreements, including MSAs, NDAs, DPAs , and similar contracts, in accordance with established playbooks and company policies.
• Analyze contract drafts to identify key legal and commercial issues.
• Determine applicable company positions, acceptable fallback positions, and appropriate negotiation outcomes.
• Apply advanced knowledge of contract drafting, contract negotiation, and technology transactions to real-world legal documents.
• Draft clear, reasoned written explanations explaining the rationale behind redlines, revisions, and recommended positions.
• Evaluate commonly negotiated commercial provisions and determine appropriate contractual language.
• Collaborate with the project team to maintain consistency in legal standards, interpretations, and review practices.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail and high standards of legal writing and contract review quality.
• Work independently within a remote, deadline-driven project environment.
• Apply sound legal judgment when reviewing and interpreting complex commercial agreements.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum 4 years of transactional legal experience at a law firm or as an in-house attorney.
• Strong experience with contract drafting, contract review, and contract negotiation .
• Deep familiarity with commonly negotiated commercial provisions, including:
• Limitation of liability
• Indemnification
• Confidentiality
• Data protection
• Proven ability to analyze complex legal concepts and provide clear, actionable written reasoning.
• Strong judgment and a high level of accuracy in contract review and interpretation.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and consistently apply established legal standards and policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise or substantial experience in technology transactions .
• Experience handling commercial agreements for technology companies or technology-enabled businesses.
• Experience applying contract playbooks, negotiation guidelines, or company-specific legal policies.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracting practices from an in-house counsel perspective.
• Ability to identify nuanced contractual risks and recommend practical fallback positions.
• Adaptability and willingness to contribute to an innovative, confidential legal and AI project.
• Experience providing structured written analysis or feedback on legal documents.

Key Areas of Expertise

• Transactional Law
• Commercial Contracts
• Contract Drafting
• Contract Review
• Contract Redlining
• Contract Negotiation
• Technology Transactions
• Master Services Agreements (MSAs)
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
• Data Processing Agreements (DPAs)
• Commercial Risk Analysis
• Legal Research & Analysis
• Legal Writing
• Contract Interpretation
• Legal Judgment & Negotiation Strategy

Compensation

• $90–$110 per hour
• Contractor engagement
• Fully remote
• Project-based work supporting legal and AI training initiatives
• Compensation reflects the expert’s legal experience and contribution to the project.

Eligibility

• Candidates must hold a JD from an accredited law school .
• Active U.S. bar admission is required.
• Candidates must have at least 4 years of transactional legal experience .
• Strong commercial contract drafting, review, redlining, and negotiation experience is required.
• Candidates should have practical familiarity with commonly negotiated commercial provisions.
• Technology transactions experience is strongly valued.
• Candidates must be able to work independently in a remote environment and maintain confidentiality throughout the engagement.

Application Process

1. Submit your application highlighting your transactional legal experience.
2. Detail your experience with commercial contracts, drafting, redlining, and negotiation .
3. Highlight relevant experience with MSAs, NDAs, DPAs, technology transactions, and commonly negotiated provisions.
4. Provide information regarding your JD and active U.S. bar admission .
5. Selected candidates will be evaluated based on their legal expertise, contracting experience, written reasoning, and overall project fit.