Legal Risk & Contract Review Specialist

Crossing Hurdles

United States

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Crossing Hurdles is seeking a JD-qualified contract attorney in the United States to review sample contracts, assess clarity and enforceability, and flag potential risks with actionable recommendations. The role requires strong drafting and risk assessment capabilities, plus meticulous attention to detail.

You will conduct legal research using public sources, explain complex concepts clearly to non-lawyers, and draft concise memos.

Qualifications

JD required with active or lapsed bar in a US jurisdiction.
Strong experience with contract review, compliance, or transactions.
Proven drafting, review, and risk assessment skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication with clarity.
Meticulous, detail-oriented, and methodical in legal analysis.
Commitment to confidentiality and conflict-of-interest management.
Familiarity with legal tech, AI, or legal operations preferred.

Responsibilities

Review sample contracts and legal documents to assess clarity, enforceability, and risks.
Identify and flag problematic clauses with written analysis and recommendations.
Draft concise memos summarizing findings and improvements.
Conduct legal research using public sources to support reviews.
Explain complex legal concepts clearly for non-lawyers.
Follow confidentiality and conflict-of-interest protocols while using public/synthetic data.
Provide structured legal feedback to support AI model training and evaluation.