AI Legal and Compliance Data Specialist

About xAI

xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All employees are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking a skilled AI Legal and Compliance Data Specialist to enhance xAI’s AI models by providing high-quality data annotations and inputs tailored to legal and compliance contexts. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in regulatory compliance, contract analysis, legal research, and dispute resolution to support the training of AI systems. You will collaborate with technical teams to refine annotation tools and curate impactful data, ensuring our models effectively capture real-world legal and compliance dynamics. This role requires adaptability, strong analytical skills, and a passion for driving innovation in a fast-paced environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Utilize proprietary software to provide accurate input and labels for legal and compliance projects, ensuring high-quality data for AI model training.
• Deliver curated, high-quality data for scenarios involving regulatory compliance, contract analysis, legal research, and dispute resolution.
• Collaborate with technical staff to support the training of new AI tasks and contribute to the development of innovative technologies.
• Assist in designing and improving efficient annotation tools tailored for legal and compliance data.
• Select and analyze complex problems in legal and compliance fields aligned with your expertise to enhance AI model performance.
• Interpret, analyze, and execute tasks based on evolving instructions, maintaining precision and adaptability.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a J.D. (Juris Doctor) or foreign equivalent.
• At least 2 years of practicing law in one or more of the following practice areas: Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Torts, International Law, Health Law, Civil Rights Law, Constitutional Law, Construction Law, Education Law, Employment and Labor Law, Environmental Law, Corporate Law, Business Law, Family Law, Immigration Law, Intellectual Property Law, Patent Law, Real Estate Law, Tax Law, Bankruptcy Law, Administrative Law, Antitrust Law, Privacy and Data Protection Law, Cybersecurity Law, Energy Law.
• Strong legal analysis and writing skills, including the ability to draft clear, concise, and well reasoned legal documents and memoranda
• Proficiency in reading and writing informal and professional English.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent reading comprehension and ability to exercise autonomous judgment with limited data.
• Passion for technological advancements and innovation in legal processes.
• Relevant certification, license, or advanced training (bar admission or similar legal certification)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience mentoring or training others in legal practices.
• Comfort with recording audio or video sessions for data collection.
• Familiarity with AI or data annotation workflows in a technical setting.

LOCATION AND OTHER EXPECTATIONS:

• Tutor roles may be offered as full-time, part-time, or contractor positions, depending on role needs and candidate fit.
• For contractor positions, hours will vary widely based on project scope and contractor availability, with no fixed commitments required.  On average most projects may involve at least 10 hours per week to achieve deliverables effectively though this is not a fixed commitment and depends on the scope of work. Contractors have full flexibility to set their own hours and determine the exact amount of time needed to complete deliverables. 
• Tutor roles may be performed remotely from any location worldwide, subject to legal eligibility, time-zone compatibility, and role specific needs.
• For US based candidates, please note we are unable to hire in the states of Wyoming and Illinois at this time.
• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
• For those who will be working from a personal device, your computer must be a Chromebook, Mac with MacOS 11.0 or later, or Windows 10 or later.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

US based candidates: $45/hour - $75/hour depending on factors including relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and qualifications. International candidates: Information will be provided to you during the recruitment process.

Benefits vary based on employment type, location and jurisdiction. Benefits for eligible U.S. based positions include health insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave. Specific details and role specific information will be provided to you during the interview process.

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