In-House Counsel (United Kingdom)
$150 to $160/hIndicative range provided by Mercor
Posted on August 4, 2026 · Applications until October 17, 2026
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The In-House Counsel evaluates AI system outputs by running legal prompts, comparing responses side by side, and scoring them against a standardized rubric. Applicants must have at least five years of experience as in-house legal counsel practicing in the United Kingdom and a strong command of UK law.
Description in English, as published by Mercor.
Mercor is partnering with a leading legal AI company to benchmark how well AI systems answer real questions of UK law. We are hiring experienced in-house counsel to serve as expert reviewers, running the same prompts through two AI platforms, comparing the answers, and scoring them against a standardized rubric.
What you'll do
- Run the same set of prompts across two AI (LLM) platforms
- Compare the outputs from both platforms side by side
- Score each response against a standardized rubric we provide
- Submit concise written feedback for every evaluation
Requirements
- 5+ years as in-house legal counsel practising in the United Kingdom
- Strong command of UK law, especially commercial and contract matters
- Sharp attention to detail and precise written English
- Able to work independently to a rubric and to deadlines
Logistics
- Initial commitment: ~10 hours, with strong potential for more
- Confidentiality: all work is covered by NDA
10 openings
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