Contract Playbook General Counsel

About OpenTrain

OpenTrain AI is the hiring and contracting organization for this role. OpenTrain is the #1 platform for finding and building careers in AI training and data labeling, helping contributors discover projects, build a professional profile, and apply in minutes.

This opportunity connects experienced legal professionals with specialized AI training work. Creating an OpenTrain account is free.

• Worldwide opportunity
• Contractor and part-time engagement
• English-language work
• 20+ hours per week

About AI Training Work

AI training is the human side of building artificial intelligence. Experts prepare and evaluate examples, write guidance, and review model outputs so AI systems can become more accurate, useful, and reliable.

In this role, your legal judgment will help shape document-based training materials and feedback for AI systems. It is a chance to apply practical contract expertise to cutting-edge technology while working remotely with flexible project-based work.

• Support the development of AI through expert human feedback
• Work with commercial contracts, negotiation strategy, and legal risk
• Contribute from anywhere with a computer and internet connection

The Role

OpenTrain AI is hiring a Contract Playbook General Counsel to create, review, and refine contract negotiation playbooks; draft and annotate commercial agreements; and improve contract templates for clarity, efficiency, and risk mitigation.

The work is document-driven and includes sourcing eligible transaction materials, providing expert commentary on contract management and negotiation strategy, and delivering written and verbal feedback that supports AI training.

• Expert-level legal contract review and analysis
• Pay range: $90 to $130 per hour
• Time requirement: 20+ hours per week
• Work arrangement: contractor and part time
• Work location: worldwide

What You'll Do

You will apply your experience as a senior commercial lawyer to create practical, precise, and useful materials. Your work should help clarify negotiation approaches, strengthen contract processes, and identify risks in realistic scenarios.

• Build and refine contract negotiation playbooks from real-world scenarios and company requirements
• Draft, analyze, and annotate commercial agreements with attention to clarity, precision, and compliance
• Evaluate existing contract templates and identify improvements that strengthen efficiency and reduce risk
• Curate non-confidential transaction materials that support documentation objectives
• Provide concise, actionable feedback on contract management and negotiation practices

Required Qualifications

This role requires substantial legal experience in commercial contracting and the ability to provide clear, practical analysis. Candidates must have current or prior experience serving as General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, or Assistant General Counsel.

• Current or prior experience as General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, or Assistant General Counsel
• Strong background in commercial contract drafting, negotiation, and management
• Knowledge of contract review standards and risk assessment practices
• Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
• Familiarity with contract playbooks and template optimization
• Ability to identify contract risk and compliance issues in real scenarios
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with careful attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and deliver practical, useful insights for AI training work
• Bar number and state licensure to practice law
• Active bar membership and state licensure

Who Should Apply

This opportunity is well suited to an experienced general counsel or senior commercial attorney who enjoys turning legal judgment into clear guidance, structured documents, and actionable feedback. It may be especially compelling for professionals interested in applying their expertise to the fast-growing field of AI training.

• Commercial lawyers with senior in-house legal experience
• Attorneys confident reviewing agreements and assessing contractual risk
• Legal professionals who can explain negotiation strategy concisely
• Independent contributors comfortable with document-driven work
• Experts interested in helping shape how AI systems understand and evaluate legal content

How to Apply Through OpenTrain

Create a free OpenTrain account, build your professional profile, and apply in minutes. Highlight your commercial contract experience, senior legal background, active bar membership, state licensure, and ability to contribute at least 20 hours per week.

• Create your free OpenTrain account
• Complete your profile with relevant legal experience
• Showcase commercial drafting, negotiation, and risk assessment expertise
• Apply for the Contract Playbook General Counsel opportunity