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Cincinnatus is an enterprise staffing company that partners with leading technology companies to source and employ highly skilled professionals for full-time and long-term contingent roles. Cincinnatus serves as the employer of record for these engagements, providing W-2 employment, payroll, benefits, and compliance, while placing employees directly within client teams to work on high-impact initiatives. Roles hired through Cincinnatus are not project-based or freelance engagements. They are structured, role-based positions that typically involve full-time or fixed-term commitments, close collaboration with a client's internal teams, and integration into standard enterprise workflows. Cincinnatus is a legal entity separate from Mercor. While opportunities may be discovered through Mercor's platform, employment, onboarding, payroll, and benefits for these roles are administered by Cincinnatus. Equal Employment Opportunity Cincinnatus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cincinnatus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans throughout the job application process.
Compliance Lawyer
Location
United States
Posted
12 days ago
Salary
$100 - $150 / hour
Seniority
Mid Level
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Compliance Lawyer
Mercor
Role Description Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Peter Thiel, Adam D'Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey. Position: Patent/Compliance Law Attorney Type: Contract Compensation: $100–$150/hour Location: Remote Role Responsibilities - Author tasks and scenarios from real patent and compliance workflows such as patent drafting, prosecution, and regulatory filings. - Review and grade AI responses for legal accuracy, sound reasoning, and adherence to professional standards. - Produce model "golden answer" responses and detailed rationale to improve model training. - Flag ambiguity, risk, and edge cases as a practicing attorney would. - Work independently and asynchronously with flexible hours on a project basis. Qualifications - 3+ years of professional experience in patent law and/or regulatory compliance. - J.D. (or LL.B./LL.M. equivalent) from leading US/UK/Canada law schools. - Active or inactive bar admission in a U.S., U.K., or Canadian jurisdiction and/or USPTO/CIPO/UKIPO registration. - Excellent written communication and ability to articulate complex legal reasoning clearly. Requirements - Registered patent attorney/agent with a technical background in engineering, CS, life sciences, or chemistry. - Hands-on experience with AML/BSA, OFAC, FCPA, HIPAA, FDA, GDPR/CCPA, or export control regimes. - CIPP/CFE/CAMS certification is a plus. Application Process - Upload resume - AI interview based on your resume - Submit form For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: Interview Process For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.
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