Lawyer | Remote

Crossing Hurdles; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Crossing Hurdles seeks a licensed U.S. attorney with a JD to review contracts and legal documents, assess risks, and provide actionable recommendations.

The role emphasizes clear communication of complex concepts to non-lawyer audiences, and strict adherence to confidentiality and ethical guidelines. You will draft memos, perform public-source research, and contribute to AI model evaluation through structured feedback.

Qualifications

• Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documents.
• Strong ability to assess risks and explain legal concepts clearly.
• Proven track record in document-intensive legal work, including contracts, compliance, or transactions.

Responsibilities

• Review sample contracts and legal documents to assess clarity, enforceability, and potential legal risks.
• Identify and flag problematic clauses, providing detailed written analysis and recommendations.
• Draft concise legal memos summarizing findings, key risk areas, and suggested improvements.
• Conduct legal research using publicly available sources to support document reviews and recommendations.
• Explain complex legal concepts in clear, accessible language for non-lawyer audiences.
• Follow confidentiality and conflict-of-interest protocols while working exclusively with public or synthetic data.
• Provide structured legal feedback to support AI model training and evaluation of legal reasoning capabilities.

Skills

Document-heavy work

Legal drafting

Contract review

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Confidentiality & ethics

Legal tech familiarity

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) with US bar membership

Job description

• Review sample contracts and legal documents to assess clarity, enforceability, and potential legal risks.
• Identify and flag problematic clauses, providing detailed written analysis and recommendations.
• Draft concise legal memos summarizing findings, key risk areas, and suggested improvements.
• Conduct legal research using publicly available sources to support document reviews and recommendations.
• Explain complex legal concepts in clear, accessible language for non-lawyer audiences.
• Follow confidentiality and conflict-of-interest protocols while working exclusively with public or synthetic data.
• Provide structured legal feedback to support AI model training and evaluation of legal reasoning capabilities.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree with active or lapsed bar membership in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Strong experience in document-intensive legal work, including contracts, compliance, or transactions.
• Demonstrated expertise in legal document drafting, contract review, and risk assessment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain legal concepts clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to legal research and analysis.
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethical practices, and effective conflict-of-interest management.
• Familiarity with legal technology, AI, or legal operations is preferred.