Legal Researcher

Jerry

. Research regulatory, consumer protection, and product questions .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • Canada, United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $65,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in legal research and compliance management, with a strong ability to translate complex legal requirements into actionable business recommendations. Proficient in utilizing AI and technology to enhance legal processes and ensure adherence to regulatory standards across U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions.

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JD Or LLMLegal Research And WritingProject ManagementCompliance AuditsAI And Automation In Legal Work

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchCompliance ManagementDrafting Cease-And-Desist LettersRisk IdentificationScalable Compliance SolutionsProduct Feature ReviewUser Flow AnalysisOperational Decision TranslationMonitoring Intellectual PropertyEntity Compliance Management

Soft Skills

OrganizationClear CommunicationAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingTime Management

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsLow-Code SolutionsAutomated Workflows

Industry Keywords

Consumer ProtectionRegulatory ComplianceLegal OperationsHigh-Risk Areas MonitoringCompliance Training

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Research regulatory, consumer protection, and product questions
Turn legal research findings into clear recommendations for business leaders
Own complex consumer escalations and regulatory inquiries
Identify root causes and potential legal issues
Propose scalable fixes and convert recurring issues into company-wide compliance training
Review product features, user flows, and policies with Product, Engineering, and Operations
Translate legal requirements into product and operational decisions
Manage entity compliance across U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions
Identify risks early and build systems to prevent compliance lapses
Lead compliance audits and monitor high-risk areas
Monitor intellectual-property infringements and support enforcement strategy
Draft cease-and-desist letters
Replace repetitive legal work with AI, low-code, and automated workflows
Present analysis and recommendations to Legal and business leaders
Track open items, filings, audits, deadlines, and recurring legal operations work

Requirements

What you’ll need

JD or LLM
Record of high academic performance
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, such as building a 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 for full-time salaried employment
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. or Canada

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 for most roles
In-person or hybrid office options in Palo Alto, New York City, Chicago, and Toronto