About the role
This is a Corporate/M&A Lawyer (AI Training) role with Mercor based in Sydney, NSW, Australia == Mercor == Role Seniority
- mid level, senior, director
More about the Corporate/M&A Lawyer (AI Training) role at Mercor Mercor is partnering with a leading legal AI company to benchmark how well AI systems answer real questions of Australian law . We are hiring experienced corporate/M&A lawyers to serve as expert reviewers — running the same prompts through two AI platforms, comparing the answers, and scoring them against a standardized rubric.
What you'll do
- Run the same set of prompts across two AI (LLM) platforms
- Compare the outputs from both platforms side by side
- Score each response against a standardized rubric we provide
- Submit concise written feedback for every evaluation
Requirements
- Primarily law-firm experience — at least 2 years (3+ preferred) at a law firm in corporate/M&A or transactional practice. If you are currently in-house, that is fine only if you moved in-house within the last 2 years and your prior experience was at a law firm.
- Qualified to practise in Australia, with a strong command of Australian corporate and commercial law
- Native or fluent English, with precise written communication
- Able to work independently to a rubric and to deadlines
Logistics
- Initial commitment: ~10 hours, with strong potential for more
- Confidentiality: all work is covered by NDA
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Contract and Payment Terms
- You will be engaged as an independent contractor.
- This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.
- Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.
- Your work at Mercor will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.
- Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.
- Please note: We are unable to support H1-B or STEM OPT candidates at this time.
Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Mercor team will be there to support your growth.
🟢 Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined 🟢
Key Responsibilities
- 🤖 Running prompts through AI platforms
- 🔍 Comparing outputs
- ✍️ Providing feedback
Key Strengths
- ⚖️ Corporate/M&A law experience
- 🇦🇺 Strong command of Australian law
- 📝 Fluent English communication
Why Mercor is partnering with Hatch on this role. Hatch exists to level the playing field for people as they discover a career that’s right for them. So when you apply you have the chance to show more than just your resume. A Final Note: This is a role with Mercor not with Hatch.
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