Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote contract position at micro1 is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Role Title: Corporate Attorney (BigLaw Firms)

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1is engaging Corporate Attorneys from top BigLaw firms to participate in a unique project for a leading customer. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. This opportunity is ideal for legal professionals well-versed in high-stakes corporate matters and interested in contributing to the future of legal technology.

Scope of Work
* Review and analyze complex corporate documents, contracts, and deal structures relating to mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and capital markets.
* Provide accurate, detailed input on nuanced legal scenario assessments to inform AI model training.
* Evaluate commercial litigation materials, identifying critical legal principles and procedural details.
* Deliver expert feedback on legal reasoning, issue spotting, and drafting approaches as part of project deliverables.
* Support the creation and refinement of legal data sets by annotating, categorizing, and explaining key issues in corporate law.
* Ensure all work meets high standards for accuracy, clarity, and compliance with US legal practice.
* Collaborate asynchronously with project managers and internal reviewers to align on rubrics and quality expectations.

Preferred Qualifications
* Active license to practice law in the United States.
* Recent experience (current or within the last 3 years) at a top-tier BigLaw firm, focusing on corporate law, mergers & acquisitions, private equity, or capital markets.
* Demonstrated expertise in commercial litigation and high-value transactional matters.
* Exceptional attention to detail in the analysis and interpretation of legal documents.
* Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex agreements and legal instruments.
* Strong written communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely explain legal concepts for diverse audiences.
* Prior experience with legal data annotation or rubric-based review is a plus, but not required.
Originally posted onHimalayas

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About micro1

micro1 is a company in the marketing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 33 open positions on Hirezar. View all micro1 jobs →