Legal Researcher

Jerry

. Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with partners and vendors .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • Canada, United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and reviewing contracts while ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. Proficient in legal research, project management, and leveraging technology to enhance legal processes and compliance training.

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JD Or LLMLegal Research And WritingContract Drafting And ReviewProject ManagementAI And Legal Technology

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingLegal ResearchCompliance ReviewData Privacy LawsRegulatory InquiriesLegal AnalysisPolicy DesignAutomation ProcessesScalable FixesCompliance Training

Soft Skills

Strong OrganizationClear CommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Legal ToolsAutomation SoftwareLow-Code Solutions

Industry Keywords

Insurance LawFinance LawConsumer EscalationsLegal ComplianceState And Federal Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, and negotiate agreements with partners and vendors
Review contracts for compliance with state insurance, finance, and data privacy laws
Research federal and state requirements for Jerry’s product offerings
Manage required licenses
Turn legal research into clear recommendations for business leaders
Review product features and flows with Product, Engineering, and Operations
Translate legal requirements into product decisions
Own complex consumer escalations and regulatory inquiries
Identify root causes and potential legal issues
Propose scalable fixes
Convert recurring issues into company-wide compliance training
Help design and improve legal and compliance policies and procedures
Identify repetitive legal work for replacement with AI, low-code, and automated workflows
Present analysis and recommendations to Legal and business leaders
Track open matters, blockers, and deadlines

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD or LLM, with a record of high academic performance
Experience drafting or reviewing contracts through coursework, a clinic, an internship, or work
Strong legal research and writing skills
Ability to turn complex legal analysis into clear, practical recommendations
Strong organization and project-management skills
Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines simultaneously
Demonstrated interest in using AI and technology to improve legal work
Experience building a legal tool, automation, or process
Must currently reside in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MA, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OR, TN, TX, UT, VA, or Ontario, Canada
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. or Canada
Full-time salaried employment eligibility

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity opportunities or stock options
Health coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
401(K) plan with employer matching (U.S.)
RRSP plan with employer matching (Canada)
Wellness benefits
Remote work support
Opportunity to work closely with legal and business leaders
Performance-based promotion
In-house legal career development