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Junior Transactional Attorney

Weekday AI (YC W21) · United States · 6 days ago
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This role is for one of our clients Pay: 70-90/hour Role Type: Contractor Location: Remote We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Transactional Attorney for a part-time opportunity at the intersection of legal practice and artificial intelligence. This role is ideal for early-career lawyers with foundational experience in transactional legal work, particularly contract drafting, reviewing, and redlining within the technology or corporate sector. As part of this role, you will contribute your legal expertise to the training and evaluation of advanced AI systems designed for contract review and negotiation. You will assess AI-generated responses to legal scenarios, perform simulated contract negotiations, and provide structured feedback to improve the accuracy, consistency, and quality of AI-driven legal solutions. This position offers an opportunity to apply practical legal judgment to emerging technologies while collaborating with professionals across legal, product, and research teams. Requirements Key Responsibilities Contract Drafting and Redlining: Perform simulated contract negotiations, review contractual language, and conduct redlining exercises to identify risks and recommend appropriate revisionsAI Response Evaluation: Review AI-generated responses to contract-related scenarios and assess their legal accuracy, relevance, completeness, and practical applicabilityLegal Quality Assessment: Apply defined evaluation frameworks, grading rubrics, and assessment criteria to evaluate AI performance on transactional legal tasksRisk Identification: Identify contractual risks, ambiguous provisions, unfavorable terms, and potential compliance concerns, providing clear recommendations for improvementFeedback and Documentation: Deliver structured, actionable feedback to improve AI models' understanding of contractual language, legal reasoning, and negotiation strategiesCross-Functional Collaboration: Work with product, engineering, and research teams to refine datasets, evaluation guidelines, and best practices for AI-powered contract reviewConsistency and Quality Control: Ensure evaluations are objective, detailed, and consistent with established legal standards and task-specific guidelines Required Qualifications 1-3 years of experience in transactional legal work at a law firm or within an in-house legal teamFoundational experience in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and redlining commercial agreementsFamiliarity with contractual documents such as Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and other commercial contractsStrong understanding of contractual provisions, legal terminology, risk allocation, and negotiation principlesExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detailStrong analytical and critical-thinking abilities, including the ability to explain legal reasoning and translate it into actionable feedbackInterest in legal technology, artificial intelligence, and the application of AI to transactional legal workflowsAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment Must-Have Skills Transactional LawContract Drafting and ReviewContract RedliningCommercial AgreementsMSA and NDA ReviewLegal Research and AnalysisContract Risk AssessmentWritten Communication and Attention to Detail Good-to-Have Skills Legal AI and Legal TechnologyAI Model Evaluation and TrainingCorporate Law Firm ExperienceMergers and Acquisitions (M&A)Fund FormationContract NegotiationLegal Data Annotation and Quality AssessmentExperience with technology-sector agreements Preferred Qualifications Previous exposure to legal AI products, legal technology platforms, or AI training and evaluation initiativesInternship or professional experience at a corporate law firmExposure to M&A transactions, fund formation, or other complex corporate legal mattersExperience evaluating legal documents against structured criteria or established review guidelines Why Consider This Opportunity? Work at the intersection of law and technology: Apply your transactional legal expertise to emerging AI applicationsInfluence legal AI development: Help improve how AI systems interpret contracts, identify risks, and support legal decision-makingExpand your professional experience: Develop expertise in legal AI evaluation, contract analysis, and technology-enabled legal workflowsCollaborate across disciplines: Work with legal, product, and research professionals to improve AI-driven contract review solutionsFlexible part-time engagement: Contribute your expertise while maintaining flexibility in your professional schedule

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