This role is for one of our clients
Compensation: $130-$170 per hour
We are recruiting UK-based Legal Experts for a research project with a leading foundational model AI lab.
Ideal candidates have worked in roles such as:
- Associate
- Senior Associate
- Counsel
- Partner
We're especially interested in candidates from Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins, and White & Case, though strong PE or cross-border M&A experience from similar US firms with UK presence is also welcome.
You'll help create, review, and simulate realistic legal scenarios, including private equity transactions, cross-border M&A, leveraged buyouts, fund formation, regulatory filings, and deal structuring.
Strong candidates understand how international finance deals operate, including Partner-led teams working across PE, M&A, and debt financing workstreams. US bar qualification is a plus.
Requirements
Here are more details about the role:
- You will be contributing to high-quality training data for frontier AI systems
- You are available to work 40 hours/week
- Successful contributions increase the odds that you are selected on future projects with us
The vetting process involves:
- Resume + work history screen
- Short assessment evaluating law expertise
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 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.
Skills Required
- UK-based
- Prior legal experience (Associate, Senior Associate, Counsel, or Partner) at a law firm
- Experience with private equity transactions, cross-border M&A, leveraged buyouts, fund formation, regulatory filings, and deal structuring
- Available to work 40 hours per week
- Able to engage as an independent contractor and accept weekly payment via Stripe or Wise
- Willingness to complete resume/work-history screen and a short assessment of law expertise
- Experience at or strong background from firms like Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins, White & Case, or similar US firms with UK presence
- US bar qualification
What We Do
Weekday is an AI-powered recruitment platform that helps startups hire top-tier engineering and product talent. By leveraging a massive database of white-collar professionals and advanced outreach tools, the company streamlines the hiring process through automated sourcing, AI-driven resume screening, and white-glove contingency services. Their mission is to modernize recruitment by enabling companies to discover and engage passive candidates efficiently, ensuring high-quality hires for critical roles.
