This is a Legal Professional role with Mercor based in Sydney, NSW, Australia Mercor Role Seniority - mid level, junior More about the Legal Professional role at Mercor Mercor is hiring experienced Legal professionals to collaborate with a leading AI research lab on a new project. The focus is on enhancing advanced AI systems by crafting legal questions, evaluating model responses, and solving domain-specific legal problems. This initiative plays a key role in improving AI’s understanding and performance in the legal domain. Key Responsibilities Craft and review high-quality legal questions and evaluation sets Evaluate AI-generated legal responses for accuracy, clarity, and reasoning Solve domain-specific legal problems to benchmark AI capabilities Synthesize complex legal information from diverse sources Provide structured feedback to improve AI alignment with legal standards Ideal Qualifications Advanced legal education or specialized credentials (LL.M., J.D., S.J.D. or Ph.D. in Law) from a top university, preferably in the United States Strong online research and analytical skills Ability to synthesize complex information from diverse legal sources Excellent written communication and attention to detail Preferred but not required: Prior experience practicing law or working in the legal industry Location: Candidates must be in the US, UK, Canada or Australia Project Timeline Start Date: Immediate Duration: 4 weeks Commitment: Part-time (20 hours/week) Schedule: Fully remote and asynchronous – work on your own schedule Compensation & Contract Competitive hourly rate based on experience ($90–$110 USD/hr) Top performers receive weekly bonus incentives ranging from $20–$100/hr on top of their pay rate Independent contractor Daily payment via Stripe Connect Pay is in USD and subject to exchange rates Application & Onboarding Process Upload your resume and application form Model-training interview: A 25-minute conversational session to understand your professional background, experience, and motivations Follow-up communication within a few days with next steps and onboarding details About Mercor Mercor is a San Francisco-based company specializing in connecting elite professionals with cutting-edge AI initiatives. Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D’Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. We help leading AI labs accelerate progress by bringing in top-tier human expertise. Apply today and leverage your legal expertise to help build the future of AI-driven legal workflows! We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Mercor team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Crafting and reviewing legal questions ✅ Evaluating AI-generated legal responses Solving domain-specific legal problems Key Strengths Advanced legal education or specialized credentials Strong online research and analytical skills ✍️ Excellent written communication and attention to detail ⚖️ Prior experience practicing law or working in the legal industry Ability to synthesize complex information from diverse legal sources Familiarity with AI technologies Why ${company} is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Mercor not with Hatch.
