Remote M&A and Corporate Law Counsel — AI Research & Domain Evaluation

Join ZR Talent Group's remote specialist network as a Remote M&A and Corporate Law Counsel — AI Research & Domain Evaluation earning $140 - $350/hour. Working asynchronously from anywhere in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, or South Africa, you will apply your practical background in Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate law, Commercial Litigation, attention to detail to benchmark frontier artificial intelligence models, identify failure modes, and elevate domain-specific accuracy.

Prior experience building machine learning systems is not required—our research partners value authentic practitioner judgment, domain rigor, and clear analytical writing.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Analyze complex legal scenarios in mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and capital markets to develop high-fidelity data sets for AI training.
• Draft, review, and annotate legal documents to ensure accuracy and provide nuanced legal context for annotation tasks.
• Evaluate commercial litigation cases, distilling key facts and legal arguments for structured data representation.
• Assess and synthesize corporate law issues, offering expert insight into best practices and emerging trends.
• Collaborate with technical specialists to translate legal reasoning into structured insights that inform AI model development.
• Identify and flag inconsistencies or ambiguities in legal materials to help improve data quality and model reliability.
• Deliver detailed, precise feedback on model outputs, ensuring that legal nuance and real-world applicability are maintained.

Required Qualifications & Technical Criteria

• Demonstrated professional or advanced academic background in Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate law, Commercial Litigation, attention to detail.
• Strong analytical writing and critical evaluation skills in English.
• Self-directed work ethic suited for an asynchronous, 100% remote research environment.

Preferred Experience & Bonus Attributes

• J.D. from an accredited institution and active bar membership (U.S. or international equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney in mergers & acquisitions, corporate law, commercial litigation, capital markets, or private equity.
• Proven attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex legal materials with clarity and precision.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting and reviewing transactional documents or litigation materials.
• Background in computer science, technical domains, or previous participation in AI/data annotation projects is strongly preferred.
• Ability to communicate legal reasoning for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical skills and a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset.

Compensation, Remote Eligibility & Schedule

• Compensation Band: $140 - $350/hour
• Work Model: 100% Remote / Work From Home with flexible asynchronous scheduling
• Eligible Remote Locations: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and South Africa
• Current Openings: 100 active specialist positions
• Hiring Organization: ZR Talent Group
• Core Skills & Technologies: Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate law, Commercial Litigation, attention to detail, private equity, capital markets