Associate Attorney - Remote

YO AI Labs; Illinois City (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

YO AI Labs is seeking BigLaw lawyers to contribute subject-matter expertise for a customer project. You will apply your expertise to train next-generation AI systems, shaping how models learn and perform.

This remote contractor role requires US-based licensed lawyers with Vault Law 100 firm experience, capable of rigorous analysis, research, and drafting across varied topics.

You will conduct analyses, draft and edit legal content, and help ensure high-quality outputs through remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• US-licensed attorney with Vault Law 100 experience
• Experience at a top US law firm
• Strong legal research and drafting across varied subjects
• Exceptional written and verbal communication; remote collaboration experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive legal analysis on US law topics
• Perform in-depth legal research to support project objectives
• Draft, review, and edit memoranda, opinions, contracts, and other documents
• Assess and provide structured feedback on legal texts for clarity and accuracy
• Participate in remote, multidisciplinary collaboration to refine deliverables
• Contribute to content quality assurance by spotting errors and ambiguities
• Apply meticulous attention to detail to maintain high standards

Skills

Legal analysis

Legal research

Drafting

Attention to detail

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Quality assurance

Education

Bar admission in US

Job description

Location: Remote

Engaging lawyers to contribute their subject-matter expertise in support of a customer's project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Role Title: BigLaw lawyers

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

Engaging lawyers to contribute their subject-matter expertise in support of a customer's project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

This opportunity is tailored for US-based legal professionals with mandatory experience working at one or more Vault Law 100 firms. Experience at a Vault Law 100 firm is a required qualification for this role, as we're seeking candidates with top-tier legal training and exposure to sophisticated, high-stakes legal matters who are interested in applying their expertise in a collaborative, technology-driven environment.

Scope of Work

• Conduct comprehensive legal analysis on a variety of US law topics, providing nuanced insights and guidance.
• Perform in-depth legal research to support project objectives and ensure current, accurate information is utilized.
• Draft, review, and edit legal content, including memoranda, opinions, contracts, and other relevant documents.
• Assess and provide structured feedback on legal texts for clarity, accuracy, and alignment with best practices.
• Participate in remote, multidisciplinary collaboration to refine project deliverables and address complex legal scenarios.
• Contribute to content quality assurance by spotting errors, inconsistencies, or ambiguities in legal materials.
• Apply meticulous attention to detail to maintain exceptionally high standards in all submissions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in the United States with strong academic credentials.
• Experience in top Law Firms.
• Current or prior experience at a top-tier US law firm, with exposure to varied practice areas.
• Proven abilities in legal analysis, research, and drafting across a range of legal subjects.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience in legal content review.
• Track record of successful remote collaboration and participation in multidisciplinary projects.
• Experience with quality assurance and rubric-based evaluation of legal documents is a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to precision, accuracy, and upholding legal best practices in all work.