Used Tools & Technologies
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Required Skills & Competences
Tag name is followed by "@" symbol and proficiency level value.
About proficiency levels:
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Communication @ 6
Mentoring @ 3
Prioritization @ 6
macOS @ 3
Compliance @ 3
AI @ 3
- 1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;
- 3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;
- 7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;
- 10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.
Details
xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. The team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. The organization expects hands-on contributors, initiative, strong prioritization, and clear communication.
Role summary
We are seeking an 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. You will leverage expertise in regulatory compliance, contract analysis, legal research, and dispute resolution to support training of AI systems, collaborate with technical teams to refine annotation tools, and curate impactful data that helps models capture real-world legal and compliance dynamics.
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 listed practice areas (examples include 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 vary widely by project scope and availability; on average most projects may involve at least 10 hours per week to achieve deliverables effectively (not a fixed commitment). Contractors have flexibility to set their own hours.
- Tutor roles may be performed remotely from any location worldwide, subject to legal eligibility, time-zone compatibility, and role-specific needs.
- For U.S.-based candidates: the company cannot hire in the states of Wyoming and Illinois at this time.
- The company is unable to provide visa sponsorship.
- Personal device requirements: Chromebook, Mac with macOS 11.0 or later, or Windows 10 or later.
Compensation and Benefits
- U.S.-based candidates: $45/hour - $75/hour depending on experience, skills, education, geographic location, and qualifications.
- International candidates: compensation information will be provided during the recruitment process.
- Benefits vary by employment type and location. Benefits for eligible U.S. positions include health insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave; specific details provided during interviews.
xAI is an equal opportunity employer. For details on data processing, view the Recruitment Privacy Notice linked in the original posting.