Sr. Compliance Officer

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 and Compliance Specialist

Type: Full-time
Compensation: $90,000–$200,000/year
Location: Remote or Palo Alto, CA
Commitment: 40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

• Use proprietary tools to annotate and evaluate data related to legal and compliance topics.
• Provide detailed input on scenarios involving contract analysis, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with research and technical teams to develop, test, and improve data annotation workflows.
• Analyze complex legal materials to ensure accuracy and integrity in AI model understanding.
• Interpret evolving task instructions and maintain consistency, precision, and sound professional judgment.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Professional experience in legal, compliance, or related fields.
• Proficiency in reading and writing both informal and professional English.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and apply critical reasoning to complex material.
• Demonstrated interest in technology, innovation, and AI-driven solutions for legal and compliance systems.

Preferred

• JD, bar admission, or recognized certification such as Certified Compliance Professional (CCP).
• Experience mentoring or training others in legal or compliance practices.
• Familiarity with AI workflows, data annotation, or technology-focused legal environments.
• Comfortable recording short audio or video sessions for data collection.

Compensation & Legal

Competitive pay ranging from $90,000 to $200,000 annually for U.S.-based professionals, depending on experience and location.
Access to medical benefits, subject to your country of residence.

Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)

• Submit your resume
• Complete a 20-minute introductory interview
• Selected candidates will move on to a focused legal or compliance data evaluation exercise
• Finalists will participate in a team discussion and review of their expertise

Resources & Support

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

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