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 Corporate Law and Securities Expert to enhance xAI’s AI models by providing high-quality data annotations and inputs tailored to corporate law and securities contexts. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in corporate transactions, securities filings, and investment banking legal work to support the training of advanced AI systems. You will collaborate with technical teams to refine annotation tools and curate impactful data, ensuring our models effectively capture real-world legal analysis and corporate documentation 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 corporate law and securities projects, ensuring high-quality data for AI model training.

• Deliver curated, high-quality data for corporate law scenarios involving securities filings (10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, S-1s), investment banking transaction documentation (prospectuses, offering memoranda, indentures, credit agreements), M&A documentation (merger agreements, purchase agreements, disclosure schedules), corporate governance materials, and regulatory compliance filings.

• 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 corporate law and securities documentation.

• Select and analyze complex problems in corporate law and securities fields aligned with your expertise to enhance AI model performance.

• Interpret, analyze, and execute tasks based on evolving instructions, maintaining precision and adaptability.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active admission to a state bar.

• Professional experience at a top-tier white shoe law firm or as legal counsel at a bulge bracket investment bank.

• Direct experience in corporate law and securities work, including drafting and reviewing SEC filings (10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, registration statements), investment banking transaction documents (prospectuses, offering memoranda, bond indentures), and/or M&A documentation.

• Strong understanding of securities law, corporate governance, and capital markets transactions.

• 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 practice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Transactional experience in debt capital markets, equity capital markets, or M&A at a top law firm or investment bank.

• Experience reviewing disclosure documents for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance.

• Comfort with recording audio or video sessions for data collection.

• Familiarity with AI or data annotation workflows in a technical setting.

Location & Other Expectations

• This position is based fully remote.

• If you are based in the US, please note we are unable to hire in the states of Wyoming and Illinois at this time.

• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

• Team members are expected to work from 9:00am - 5:30pm PST for the first two weeks of training and 9:00am - 5:30pm in their own timezone thereafter.

• For those who will be working from a personal device, please note your computer must be a Chromebook, Mac with MacOS 11.0 or later, or Windows 10 or later.

Compensation

$100/hour - $200/hour

The posted pay range is intended for U.S.-based candidates and depends on factors including relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and qualifications. For international candidates, our recruiting team can provide an estimated pay range for your location.

Benefits:

Hourly pay is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI. Specific benefits vary by country, depending on your country of residence you may have access to medical benefits. We do not offer benefits for part-time roles.

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