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Commercial Contracts Attorney — M&A Diligence

$100
per hour
Contractor Remote Last verified 21 Jul 2026
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About the Role

micro1 is engaging Commercial Contracts Attorneys — M&A Diligence to contribute their legal acumen to an innovative customer project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. • Review and analyze complex commercial agreements and real-world M&A diligence scenarios to inform the design of advanced AI-assisted legal tools. • Asse

What You'll Do

  • Review and analyze complex commercial agreements and real-world M&A diligence scenarios to inform the design of advanced AI-assisted legal tools.
  • Assess and annotate contractual provisions including change-of-control, assignment, termination, exclusivity, MFN, indemnification, and renewal terms.
  • Differentiate and articulate material contract risks versus standard boilerplate, providing concise written rationales.
  • Deliver structured, high-quality written feedback to enhance AI systems supporting transaction and deal professionals.
  • Evaluate the severity of identified issues within the context of realistic M&A transactions.
  • Apply practical judgment to commercial lease agreements and other relevant contract types as needed.

You're a Good Fit If You

  • Required skills: commercial contract review, m&a diligence, legal risk assessment, contract drafting and negotiation, written communication, verbal communication, contract annotation, practical legal judgment, familiarity with contractual provisions (change-of-control, assignment, termination, exclusivity, mfn, indemnification, renewal), attention to detail, structured feedback delivery, experience with virtual data rooms, exposure to saas/technology agreements, contract analytics tools, explanation of complex legal concepts
  • 5+ years of experience in commercial contract drafting, negotiation, or diligence review at a law firm or in-house setting.
  • Extensive background reviewing contracts in virtual data rooms during live M&A transactions (essential).
  • Deep familiarity with provisions governing deal risk such as change-of-control, assignment, and termination mechanics.
  • Experience conducting or managing diligence at a major firm or managed review context.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal risk clearly and precisely.
  • JD and active bar membership (or equivalent legal qualification in your jurisdiction).
  • Exposure to SaaS/technology commercial agreements and contract analytics tools (preferred but not required).

Role Highlights

Pay
$90-$100/h
Contract
Contractor
Location
Remote
Category
Model evaluation
Posted
10 days ago
Job ID
WE-7133

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