Contracts Attorney

micro1; United States; Remote; USD 124,000 - 207,000; Part time

Job summary

micro1 is seeking a Contracts Attorney on a contractor basis to contribute to a confidential AI-related project. You will review and redline commercial agreements (MSAs, NDAs, DPAs) and apply company policy in day-to-day transactions, with an emphasis on precision, risk identification, and clear rationale; work is remote and deadline-driven.

The ideal candidate has a US JD and bar admission, four years of transactional practice at a law firm or in-house, and strong drafting, negotiation, and

Qualifications

• US JD with active bar admission in a US jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 4 years' transactional practice, either at a law firm or in-house.
• Deep familiarity with key commercial provisions: liability limits, indemnification, confidentiality, and data protection.
• Ability to synthesize complex legal concepts into clear, actionable analyses.
• Strong judgment, accuracy in contract review, and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Review and redline commercial agreements, including MSAs, NDAs, DPAs, and similar documents.
• Analyze drafts to identify key issues and determine applicable company positions and acceptable fallback outcomes.
• Draft clear, reasoned written explanations detailing the rationale behind each redline or revision.
• Apply advanced contract drafting, negotiation, and technology transactions knowledge to real-world legal documents.
• Collaborate with the project team to ensure consistency of standards and interpretations throughout the engagement.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail and uphold high standards of legal writing and contract review quality.
• Work independently within a remote, deadline-driven project environment.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Legal writing

Data protection

Technology transactions

Synthesis of complex concepts

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Role Title: Contracts Attorney Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote (US Based) micro1 is engaging Contracts Attorneys to contribute to a confidential project at the intersection of law and AI. 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. The work draws directly on day-to-day commercial contracting practice: reviewing agreements, marking up drafts, and applying company policy positions the way in-house counsel would.

Scope of Work

• Review and redline commercial agreements, including MSAs, NDAs, DPAs, and similar documents, in accordance with established playbooks and policies.
• Analyze drafts to identify key issues and determine applicable company positions and acceptable fallback outcomes.
• Draft clear, reasoned written explanations detailing the rationale behind each redline or revision.
• Apply advanced contract drafting, negotiation, and technology transactions knowledge to real-world legal documents.
• Collaborate with the project team to ensure consistency of standards and interpretations throughout the engagement.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail and uphold high standards of legal writing and contract review quality.
• Work independently within a remote, deadline-driven project environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar admission in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in transactional practice at a law firm or as an in-house attorney, focusing on contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
• Deep familiarity with commonly negotiated commercial provisions, such as limitation of liability, indemnification, confidentiality, and data protection.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex legal concepts and deliver clear, actionable written analyses.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and a high level of accuracy in contract review and interpretation.
• Expertise in technology transactions considered a strong plus.
• Adaptability and drive to contribute to a high-impact, innovative legal project in a confidential setting.