Legal Fellow - Human Frontier Collective (UK)

Overview

This is a fully remote, 1099 independent contractor opportunity with an estimated duration of six months and potential for extension. Candidates must be authorized to work in the country they reside in.

The Human Frontier Collective (HFC) Fellowship brings together top researchers and domain experts to collaborate on high-impact projects shaping the future of AI. Fellows apply their academic and professional expertise to design, evaluate, and interpret advanced generative AI systems while working alongside an interdisciplinary network of leading thinkers.

Responsibilities

• Engage in collaborative projects with partnered AI labs and platforms.
• Design complex real-world scenarios to evaluate model outputs for accuracy and regulatory alignment.
• Provide targeted feedback to improve AI performance across domains such as compliance, litigation, case law, and contract analysis.
• Participate in the HFC community, contributing to an interdisciplinary network of innovators and thought leaders.
• Collaborate with research teams to co-author technical reports and research papers, enhancing academic visibility and professional recognition.

Requirements

• Education: JD, LLM, or currently enrolled in a prestigious 2L/3L law program.
• Certifications: Bar admission in any jurisdiction is strongly preferred.
• Professional Background: Experience as an Attorney/Associate, Legal Analyst, Counsel, Law Clerk, In-House Counsel, Legal Researcher, or Law Professor.
• Skills: Expertise in legal research, regulatory framework analysis, constitutional law, case law interpretation, and legal brief drafting.
• Professional Mindset: Detail-oriented, innovative thinker with a passion for financial technology and collaboration.
• AI experience is not required but considered a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible schedule with 10–40 hour work weeks.
• Competitive pay rates vary depending on project scope, skillset, and location.

Application Process

• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
• Selected candidates will complete a brief challenge task reflecting HFC work to evaluate domain expertise.
• Interviews will discuss research experience, professional background, and alignment with advancing human-centered AI.
• Successful candidates will receive an invitation to join the Human Frontier Collective Fellowship.
• A 90-day waiting period applies before reconsidering candidates for the same role.

Location

• Fully remote; candidates must be authorized to work in their country of residence.