Compliance Lawyer - Fully Remote

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Patent/Compliance Law Attorney
Type: Contract
Compensation: $100–$150/hour
Location: Remote

Role Responsibilities

• Author tasks and scenarios from real patent and compliance workflows such as patent drafting, prosecution, and regulatory filings.
• Review and grade AI responses for legal accuracy, sound reasoning, and adherence to professional standards.
• Produce model "golden answer" responses and detailed rationale to improve model training.
• Flag ambiguity, risk, and edge cases as a practicing attorney would.
• Work independently and asynchronously with flexible hours on a project basis.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• 3+ years of professional experience in patent law and/or regulatory compliance.
• J.D. (or LL.B./LL.M. equivalent) from leading US/UK/Canada law schools.
• Active or inactive bar admission in a U.S., U.K., or Canadian jurisdiction and/or USPTO/CIPO/UKIPO registration.
• Excellent written communication and ability to articulate complex legal reasoning clearly.

Preferred

• Registered patent attorney/agent with a technical background in engineering, CS, life sciences, or chemistry.
• Hands-on experience with AML/BSA, OFAC, FCPA, HIPAA, FDA, GDPR/CCPA, or export control regimes.
• CIPP/CFE/CAMS certification is a plus.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: [email protected]

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.