Remote UK In-House Counsel (Contract)

Mercor; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 154,000 - 164,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercor is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to support UK operations in a contract role. This remote, part-time position (~10 hours) requires strong UK commercial and contract law expertise and precise written English.

You will evaluate prompts across two AI platforms, compare outputs, score results against a rubric, and provide concise feedback. Independent, deadline-driven work is essential to deliver high-quality assessments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as in-house legal counsel practising in the United Kingdom.
• Strong command of UK law, especially commercial and contract matters.
• Sharp attention to detail and precise written English.
• Able to work independently to a rubric and to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Run the same set of prompts across two AI (LLM) platforms.
• Compare outputs from both platforms side by side.
• Score each response against a standardized rubric we provide.
• Submit concise written feedback for every evaluation.
• Work independently to meet deadlines while ensuring high-quality assessments.

Skills

In-house UK counsel experience

UK commercial & contract law

Attention to detail & written English

Independent time management

Job description

Mercor is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel to support UK operations in a contract role. This remote, part-time position (~10 hours) requires strong UK commercial and contract law expertise and precise written English.

You will evaluate prompts across two AI platforms, compare outputs, score results against a rubric, and provide concise feedback. Independent, deadline-driven work is essential to deliver high-quality assessments.