Legal Specialist

Overview

This role supports a legal research and AI training project and focuses on US Municipal & Administrative Law.

The organization is seeking experienced Legal Domain Experts with strong knowledge of US federal, state, and local administrative frameworks, municipal governance, regulatory procedures, and public-sector legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and provide accurate, well-reasoned responses on US Municipal and Administrative Law.
• Analyze municipal codes, ordinances, regulations, administrative rules, agency decisions, and relevant case law.
• Evaluate legal issues involving local government authorities, municipalities, counties, public agencies, and administrative bodies.
• Research administrative procedures, including rulemaking, licensing, permitting, enforcement, hearings, and appeals.
• Analyze the authority and jurisdiction of municipal and administrative agencies.
• Review and interpret federal, state, and local laws applicable to municipal governance.
• Provide clear explanations of complex legal concepts and distinguish between relevant jurisdictions where required.
• Identify and cite appropriate statutes, regulations, case law, administrative decisions, and other authoritative legal sources.
• Support development, evaluation, and quality review of legal content used for AI/data training and evaluation.
• Maintain high accuracy, strong legal reasoning, consistency, and attention to detail.

Areas of Expertise (Examples)

Experience in one or more of the following is preferred:

• Municipal & Local Government Law
• Administrative Law & Procedure
• Local Government Powers & Authority
• Municipal Codes & Ordinances
• Administrative Rulemaking
• Agency Regulations & Enforcement
• Licensing & Permitting
• Zoning & Land-Use Administration
• Public Hearings & Administrative Proceedings
• Government Contracts & Procurement
• Public Records & Open Meetings
• Local Government Ethics & Compliance
• Municipal Liability
• Administrative Appeals & Judicial Review
• State and Local Regulatory Frameworks

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional legal experience in Municipal Law, Administrative Law, Local Government Law, or closely related practice areas.
• US jurisdiction experience is mandatory.
• Licensed to practise law in at least one US state, or have equivalent professional legal qualifications relevant to the role.
• Strong understanding of US federal, state, and local legal frameworks.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret primary legal sources and provide well-supported conclusions.
• Experience working with legal databases and online legal research platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify jurisdiction-specific differences.
• Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in legal research, legal content review, AI training, legal data annotation, or similar projects.

Location

United States (US jurisdiction expertise required).