Contracts Attorney – Remote

RemoteJobsOne; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

RemoteJobsOne is seeking a Contracts Attorney for a confidential project at the intersection of law and AI. This fully remote contractor role involves reviewing agreements, marking up drafts, and providing clear explanations for each redline to influence how models learn and perform.

Ideal candidates hold a JD with active US bar admission and at least 4 years of transactional experience, focused on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.

Qualifications

• Must have a JD from an accredited law school and be admitted to a US bar.
• Minimum 4 years of transactional practice in a law firm or in-house setting.
• Strong familiarity with commercial provisions such as liability limitations, indemnification, confidentiality, and data protection.
• Ability to synthesize complex legal concepts and deliver clear written analyses.
• Experience in technology transactions is a plus, with high attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Review and redline commercial agreements (MSAs, NDAs, DPAs) per policy.
• Analyze drafts to identify issues and determine company positions and fallback outcomes.
• Draft clear written explanations for each revision.
• Apply advanced contract drafting and negotiation knowledge to real documents.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure consistency of standards across the engagement.
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail and high-quality contract review.
• Work independently in a remote, deadline-driven environment.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Tools

MSA templates

Job description

This is a fully remote position, open to candidates based in United States.

Pay: $90–$110/hr

Role Title: Contracts Attorney

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote (US Based)

We are 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

1. Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar admission in a U.S. jurisdiction.
2. 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.
3. Deep familiarity with commonly negotiated commercial provisions, such as limitation of liability, indemnification, confidentiality, and data protection.
4. Proven ability to synthesize complex legal concepts and deliver clear, actionable written analyses.
5. Demonstrated sound judgment and a high level of accuracy in contract review and interpretation.Expertise in technology transactions considered a strong plus.
6. Adaptability and drive to contribute to a high-impact, innovative legal project in a confidential setting.