Commercial counsel attorney (Tech company experience required)

Mercor; Toronto; Remote; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading tech law firm is seeking lawyers with commercial experience in the tech space for part-time, project-based roles. This remote position involves compiling public legal documents for AI systems. Ideal candidates should have 2-3 years' experience in commercial law and familiarity with USA legal documents. Competitive hourly rates of $90-$110 USD apply.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of active practicing experience in commercial law in the tech space.
• Familiarity with USA legal and regulatory document sources.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow structured documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Collect and organize publicly available legal and other documents.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and clarity of all compiled materials.
• Collaborate asynchronously with the project manager.

Skills

Active practicing experience in commercial law

Familiarity with USA legal sources

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Mercor is seeking lawyers with commercial experience in the tech space to support new USA dataset projects. These roles involve compiling publicly available legal documents that will contribute to internal testing and external demonstrations for advanced AI systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and organize publicly available legal and other documents based on project guidelines.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and clarity of all compiled materials.
• Follow structured documentation processes to meet defined quality standards.
• Verify sources and ensure all data is obtained from public, verifiable platforms.
• Collaborate asynchronously with the project manager and meet all deadlines.

You’re a strong fit if you have

• 2-3 years of active practicing experience in commercial law in the tech space
• Familiarity with USA legal and regulatory document sources.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow structured documentation requirements.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality work on short timelines.

Role Details

• Part‑time, project‑based work with an expected duration of 2–4 weeks.
• Expected engagement: minimum of 10‑20 hours per week, depending on availability and project needs.
• 100% remote and asynchronous—work from anywhere, on your own schedule.

Compensation & Legal

• Contractor role via Mercor.
• Competitive hourly rate of $90‑$110 USD, based on experience and domain relevance.
• Payments processed weekly through Stripe Connect.