Derivatives Counsel - ISDA Specialist

Derivatives Counsel (ISDA Specialist) – AI Legal Evaluation ExpertEmployment Type: Independent Contractor (Part-Time)Location: RemoteCompensation: Equivalent to $90–$130 per hour (Task-Based)Role OverviewWe are seeking experienced Derivatives Counsel with extensive expertise in ISDA documentation and derivatives transactions to support the development of next-generation legal AI systems. In this role, you will apply your legal knowledge to evaluate, review, and improve AI-generated contract analyses and negotiation workflows involving complex derivatives agreements.This opportunity is ideal for legal professionals who have substantial experience drafting, negotiating, reviewing, and redlining ISDA Master Agreements and related derivatives documentation, and who are interested in contributing to cutting-edge legal technology.Key ResponsibilitiesReview, draft, negotiate, and redline simulated derivatives agreements, including ISDA Master Agreements and related documentation.Evaluate AI-generated legal analyses, contract revisions, and negotiation recommendations for technical accuracy and legal soundness.Develop structured evaluation rubrics and objective grading criteria to measure AI performance across derivatives-related legal tasks.Assess contract language involving events of default, termination provisions, collateral arrangements, close-out netting, and other key ISDA concepts.Provide detailed legal feedback that improves AI reasoning, risk assessment, and contract interpretation.Collaborate with research, engineering, and product teams to refine legal datasets and evaluation methodologies.Help establish best practices for AI-assisted contract review and legal decision-making.Required QualificationsJuris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal qualification.Minimum 3 years of professional experience working with derivatives documentation.Hands-on experience negotiating and drafting:ISDA Master AgreementsCredit Support Annexes (CSAs)Limited Partnership Agreements (LPAs)Commercial and financial agreementsStrong understanding of:Events of DefaultTermination EventsClose-Out NettingCredit Support and Collateral ProvisionsExcellent legal drafting, contract negotiation, and analytical skills.Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.Ability to provide structured, detailed legal feedback with exceptional attention to detail.Preferred QualificationsExperience working with legal technology or AI-powered legal tools.Prior involvement in AI evaluation, legal annotation, or legal knowledge management projects.Experience creating legal training materials, review guidelines, or evaluation frameworks.Background collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments.Interest in emerging legal technology and AI innovation.Project DetailsFully remote independent contractor engagement.Flexible, part-time work schedule.Task-based compensation with an effective hourly rate of $90–$130, depending on approved work completed.Average task completion time is approximately 3.5 hours.Opportunity to contribute to advanced AI research focused on legal reasoning and contract analysis.High-performing contributors may receive invitations to future legal AI projects.Application ProcessQualified candidates should submit:An updated resume highlighting derivatives and ISDA experience.Relevant legal qualifications and bar admission (if applicable).Selected applicants may complete a short legal assessment or contract review exercise as part of the evaluation process.Why JoinWork at the intersection of legal expertise and artificial intelligence.Help shape AI systems designed for complex financial and commercial legal work.Apply your derivatives law expertise to innovative legal technology initiatives.Enjoy flexible remote work with competitive task-based compensation.Collaborate with legal and AI professionals on impactful, real-world projects.