Commercial Contracts Attorney — M&A Diligence

Role Title: Commercial Contracts Attorney — M&A Diligence

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Commercial Contracts Attorneys — M&A Diligence to contribute their legal acumen to an innovative customer project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

1. Review and analyze complex commercial agreements and real-world M&A diligence scenarios to inform the design of advanced AI-assisted legal tools.
2. Assess and annotate contractual provisions including change-of-control, assignment, termination, exclusivity, MFN, indemnification, and renewal terms.
3. Differentiate and articulate material contract risks versus standard boilerplate, providing concise written rationales.
4. Deliver structured, high-quality written feedback to enhance AI systems supporting transaction and deal professionals.
5. Evaluate the severity of identified issues within the context of realistic M&A transactions.
6. Apply practical judgment to commercial lease agreements and other relevant contract types as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

1. 5+ years of experience in commercial contract drafting, negotiation, or diligence review at a law firm or in-house setting.
2. Extensive background reviewing contracts in virtual data rooms during live M&A transactions (essential).
3. Deep familiarity with provisions governing deal risk such as change-of-control, assignment, and termination mechanics.
4. Experience conducting or managing diligence at a major firm or managed review context.
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal risk clearly and precisely.
6. JD and active bar membership (or equivalent legal qualification in your jurisdiction).
7. Exposure to SaaS/technology commercial agreements and contract analytics tools (preferred but not required).

Required Skills

• commercial contract review
• m&a diligence
• legal risk assessment
• contract drafting and negotiation
• written communication
• verbal communication
• contract annotation
• practical legal judgment
• familiarity with contractual provisions (change-of-control, assignment, termination, exclusivity, mfn, indemnification, renewal)
• attention to detail
• structured feedback delivery
• experience with virtual data rooms
• exposure to saas/technology agreements
• contract analytics tools
• explanation of complex legal concepts