Regulatory Counsel

Remote, United StatesRemoteContractEntry-level (exp-based)$85–$120 /hrPosted 8 days agoVisa sponsorship availableHidden Gem · Himalayas

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Role summary

Mercor is seeking a Legal Expert in Compliance/Regulatory to join their AI research team. This is a remote, hourly contract position for 20-40 hours/week. The role involves designing regulatory scenarios, writing high-quality reference responses, grading AI-generated content, and providing feedback to improve model behavior. Qualifications include 1-4 years of experience in regulatory or compliance law, a J.D. or equivalent, and a license to practice law. Experience with AML/BSA, OFAC, FCPA, or healthcare regulatory is required, along with strong written communication skills. Preferred qualifications include relevant certifications (CIPP, CFE, CAMS) and experience with compliance investigations and training programs.

About the job

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey.

Position: Legal Expert — Compliance / Regulatory (Remote, Hourly)Type:ContractCompensation:$85–$120/hourLocation:RemoteCommitment:20–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

Design realistic regulatory scenarios from your practice, such as AML/SAR preparation, OFAC screening, and FCPA assessments.
Write "golden" reference responses at attorney-level quality.
Grade AI-generated responses against structured rubrics.
Provide written feedback to the research team to improve model behavior.
Participate in onboarding office hours and specialty calibration sessions.

Qualifications
Must-Have

1–4 years of professional experience in regulatory or compliance law.
Hold a J.D. (U.S./Canada) or LL.B./LL.M. (U.K.) from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law in the U.S., Canada, or U.K. (active or inactive).
Strong experience with AML/BSA, OFAC sanctions screening, FCPA/anti-corruption, or healthcare regulatory.
Excellent written communication skills with high attention to detail.

Preferred

CIPP, CFE, CAMS, or similar certification.
Internal compliance investigation experience.
Experience drafting compliance training programs.
Familiarity with regulatory portals like FDA, federalregister.gov, NLRB.gov, EEOC.

Start Date

Immediately; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.

Compensation & Legal

Hourly contractor, Paid weekly via Stripe Connect.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

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Resources & Support

For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.

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