Regulatory Attorney - AI Trainer
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for tech-savvy regulatory attorneys has surged, with a 25% increase in job postings over the past year. As companies like mercor pioneer AI research, the need for experts who can navigate complex regulatory landscapes has become crucial. With the remote work model on the rise, professionals with strong digital skills are in high demand. mercor's innovative approach to connecting talent with leading AI research labs makes this role particularly intriguing. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to showcase their analytical thinking, writing skills, and experience with regulatory tools like Westlaw and LexisNexis.
Job Description
About the Role
As a Regulatory Attorney - AI Trainer at mercor, you will be at the forefront of training AI models to navigate complex regulatory environments. Your expertise in regulatory law will be crucial in designing realistic digital workspaces and multi-step tasks that challenge AI agents. You will collaborate with other regulatory attorneys and research teams to refine task designs and evaluation criteria.The role entails working asynchronously with research teams, using your day-to-day experience with regulatory tools like Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Refinitiv World-Check to inform the development of AI systems. Your strong analytical thinking and writing skills will be essential in creating comprehensive regulatory-change analyses and compliance memos.
Mercor is a company that connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs, and your contribution will directly inform how these labs train and evaluate the next generation of AI systems.
What You Will Do
- Build a realistic digital workspace centered on Drive folders, including rule comment letters, regulatory-change analyses, and compliance memos
- Design multi-step tasks based on real workflows, such as regulatory-change analysis and enforcement defense
- Collaborate with other regulatory attorneys to design environments, shape task scope, and review scenarios for realism and rigor
- Work asynchronously with research teams to refine task designs and evaluation criteria for regulatory-law agent benchmarks
- Contribute to frontier AI research and benchmarking, directly informing how leading labs train and evaluate AI systems
- Analyze and interpret regulatory changes and their impact on AI systems
- Develop and maintain databases of regulatory information for use in AI training
- Provide expertise on regulatory matters to cross-functional teams
- Stay updated on regulatory developments and advancements in AI technology
What We Are Looking For
- JD and active bar admission
- 3+ years of full-time regulatory experience at an AmLaw 100 firm or Fortune 500 in-house regulatory/compliance team
- Background in areas such as financial-services regulation, healthcare regulation, energy regulation, telecom/tech regulation, or environmental/consumer-product/food-and-drug regulation
- Day-to-day use of Westlaw/LexisNexis, Refinitiv World-Check/Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, and CUBE
- Strong analytical thinking and writing skills
- Experience with digital tools and platforms for remote work
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment
Nice to Have
- Experience with AI or machine learning technologies
- Knowledge of data privacy regulations and standards
- Certification in a related field, such as CIPP or CCEP
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, including technical and non-technical stakeholders
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive task-based compensation (~,750 – $2,150 per completed task)
- Performance bonus for top performers
- Opportunity to transition to an hourly compensation model based on sustained quality and throughput
- Remote work arrangement with flexible hours
- Access to cutting-edge AI research and technologies
- Professional development opportunities in regulatory law and AI
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
How to Stand Out
- Ensure your resume highlights your regulatory experience and digital skills, as these are key qualifications for the role.
- Prepare examples of your work with regulatory tools like Westlaw and LexisNexis to demonstrate your expertise.
- Showcase your ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment by highlighting relevant experience.
- Develop a portfolio that demonstrates your analytical thinking and writing skills, particularly in the context of regulatory law.
- Research mercor and its approach to AI research to understand how your role contributes to the company's mission.
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with data privacy regulations and standards, as well as any certifications you hold.
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