Legal Analyst
Job Description
Entry Level Commercial Legal Analyst | Leading AI Company| San Francisco, CA | Hybrid Full-Time Contract — 6 Months | Start: July 2026| $65/hr
About the Role
A leading AI company is hiring a Commercial Legal Analyst to join their in-house legal team on a full-time, 6-month contract basis. This is a hands-on opportunity built for early-career candidates and upcoming or recent graduates who are seriously considering law school and want real legal experience before they get there.
You will work directly alongside experienced attorneys, get exposure to how a high-performing legal team operates, and build a foundation that will strengthen both your law school application and your long-term legal career.
What You Will Do
- Support attorneys with contract review, drafting, and processing across NDAs, vendor agreements, and strategic partnerships
- Track negotiations, summarize issues, and keep contracts moving to completion
- Partner with internal teams across Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Research on day-to-day legal workflows
- Help build, maintain, and improve legal templates, processes, and knowledge resources
- Conduct research, manage documentation, and support internal legal operations
- Escalate non-standard or judgment-heavy issues to attorneys as appropriate
Who This Is For
- Recent graduates or upcoming graduates (class of 2025 or 2026) with a B.A. or B.S.
- Early-career candidates with up to 3 years of experience who are on a pre-law track
- Strong writers with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Curious, coachable, and motivated by long-term growth in the legal field
- Collaborative, low-ego, team-first mindset
Backgrounds we are targeting: political science, philosophy, history, economics, legal studies, public policy, or any humanities or analytical discipline with a legal focus.
Nice to have: any exposure to legal, contracts, compliance, policy, or research through internships, coursework, or campus involvement.
Compensation and Details
- Pay: $65/hr
- Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid)
- Duration: Full-time, 6-month contract
- Start date: July 2026 (flexible to accommodate graduation timelines)
Why This Opportunity
- Direct mentorship from experienced attorneys at one of the most recognized companies in technology
- Meaningful exposure to commercial legal work at the intersection of AI, business, and law
- A strong resume asset and practical foundation for law school applications
- Full-time hours with a competitive hourly rate