Corporate Attorney - Remote

YO IT Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

YO IT Consulting is seeking a Corporate Attorney for a contract position with remote work options. The role centers on reviewing, annotating, and drafting complex legal documents pertaining to mergers, acquisitions, private equity, and capital markets.

You will evaluate litigation scenarios and provide strategic legal analysis for diverse stakeholders. Ideal candidates hold a JD from a US law school, active bar admission, and recent corporate or AmLaw-level experience.

Qualifications

• JD from a US law school; active bar admission in at least one jurisdiction.
• Strong research, drafting, and analysis skills for mergers, private equity, and commercial litigation.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts for technical and non-legal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and annotate complex legal documents related to mergers, acquisitions, private equity, and capital markets.
• Evaluate hypothetical or real-world commercial litigation scenarios and provide written analysis on legal strategy and outcomes.
• Draft and refine sample agreements, contracts, and governance materials for AI training datasets.
• Deliver high-quality written feedback on legal issues with meticulous attention to detail.
• Interpret and clarify advanced legal concepts for diverse audiences in concise written and verbal communications.
• Participate in QA review processes to ensure legal accuracy and relevance of content.

Skills

Legal research

Legal drafting

Written communication

Verbal communication

Remote work capability

Project coordination

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited US law school

Active bar admission in at least one US jurisdiction

Job description

Job Description

• Review, analyze, and annotate complex legal documents related to mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and capital markets.
• Evaluate hypothetical or real-world commercial litigation scenarios and provide written analysis on legal strategy and outcomes.
• Draft and refine sample agreements, contracts, and corporate governance materials for use in AI training datasets.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality written feedback on legal issues, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail.
• Interpret and clarify advanced legal concepts for technical and non-legal stakeholders in concise written and verbal communications.
• Participate in quality assurance review processes, ensuring the legal accuracy and relevance of content contributed to the project.
• Collaborate with project coordinators to align legal deliverables with evolving project requirements.

Role Title

Corporate Attorney

Role Type

Contract

Location

Remote

Scope Of Work

• Review, analyze, and annotate complex legal documents related to mergers & acquisitions, private equity, and capital markets.
• Evaluate hypothetical or real-world commercial litigation scenarios and provide written analysis on legal strategy and outcomes.
• Draft and refine sample agreements, contracts, and corporate governance materials for use in AI training datasets.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality written feedback on legal issues, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail.
• Interpret and clarify advanced legal concepts for technical and non-legal stakeholders in concise written and verbal communications.
• Participate in quality assurance review processes, ensuring the legal accuracy and relevance of content contributed to the project.
• Collaborate with project coordinators to align legal deliverables with evolving project requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited US law school; active bar admission in at least one US jurisdiction.
• Recent experience as a Corporate Attorney with a leading US law firm, preferably ranked in the AmLaw 100.
• Demonstrated expertise in mergers & acquisitions, private equity, capital markets, and commercial litigation.
• Exceptional legal research, analysis, and drafting skills with a proven track record of delivering precise, nuanced work.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, able to convey complex legal information to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational abilities and the flexibility to work independently in a remote, project-based environment.
• Previous experience contributing to projects involving legal tech, document review, or rubric-based evaluation is a plus.