Legal Fellow - Human Frontier Collective (US)

PLEASE NOTE: This is a fully remote, 1099 independent contractor opportunity with an estimated duration of six months and the potential for extension. To be eligible, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

About the Program

The Human Frontier Collective (HFC) Fellowship brings together top researchers and domain experts to collaborate on high-impact work that are shaping the future of AI. As an HFC Fellow, you’ll apply your academic and professional expertise to help design, evaluate, and interpret advanced generative AI systems—while gaining exposure to cutting-edge research and working alongside an interdisciplinary network of leading thinkers.

What You'll Do

• Collaborative Work: Get invited to engage in high-impact projects with our partnered AI labs and platforms. Design complex real-world scenarios, evaluating model outputs for accuracy and regulatory alignment, and providing targeted feedback to improve performance across domains like compliance, litigation, case law, and contract analysis.
• HFC Community: Beyond the work, you’ll become part of a supportive, interdisciplinary network of innovators and thought leaders committed to advancing frontier AI across domains.
• Contribute to Research Publications: Collaborate with Scale’s research team to co-author technical reports and research papers—boosting your academic visibility and professional recognition (e.g., SciPredict, PropensityBench, Professional Reasoning Benchmark).

Who Should Apply

• Education: JD, LLM, or currently enrolled in a prestigious 2L/3L program. 
• Certifications: Bar admission in any jurisdiction strongly preferred.
• Professional Background: Experience as Attorney/Associate, Legal Analyst, Counsel, Law Clerk, In-House Counsel, Legal Researcher, or Law Professor. 
• Skills: Demonstrated expertise in legal research, analysis of regulatory frameworks, constitutional law, case law interpretation, and drafting legal briefs.
• Professional Mindset: Detail-oriented, innovative thinker with a passion for financial technology and a commitment to collaboration. Prior experience with AI is not required, but a plus.

Why Join the HFC?

• Advance Legal AI Solutions: Apply your legal expertise to address complex, real-world challenges where your judgment shapes advanced AI reasoning and supports critical legal decision-making.
• Professional Development: High-impact legal experts expand their influence through review projects, advisory roles, and research—while deepening their AI expertise, sharpening legal analysis skills, and gaining practical experience with innovative AI tools for the legal field.
• Join a Top-Tier Network: Collaborate with a global network of academics and experts to advance responsible AI through impactful, flexible research and training. 80% of our members come from leading institutions.
• Flexible Schedule: Set your own schedule, with flexible 10–40 hour weeks that fit around your life and other commitments.
• Competitive Pay: Project pay rates vary across platforms and are depending on a number of factors, including but not limited to; projects, scope, skillset, and location. 

Application Process

1. Apply: We review applications on a rolling basis.
2. Complete a Challenge: Selected candidates will undertake a brief task designed to reflect HFC work and evaluate their domain expertise.
3. Interview: Candidates will get to discuss their research experience, professional background, and alignment with our mission to advance human-centered AI.
4. Join the Collective: Successful candidates will receive an invitation to join the Human Frontier Collective Fellowship.