Legal / Commercial Expert

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Legal / Commercial Expert based in Canada.

This role is designed for experienced legal and commercial professionals who can apply strong professional judgment to the evaluation of real-world documents and work products. You will review legal, commercial, compliance, and contract-related materials for accuracy, completeness, clarity, and potential risk. The position combines domain expertise with analytical thinking, attention to detail, and structured written feedback. You will assess complex materials against defined standards and best practices while identifying inconsistencies, omissions, and areas for improvement. Working independently in a fully remote environment, you will contribute to high-impact evaluation projects across a range of professional workflows. Project scope, duration, and workload may vary, with opportunities for continued engagements based on project needs and performance.

Accountabilities:

• Review and evaluate legal, commercial, compliance, contract, and related professional documents within your area of expertise.
• Assess work products for accuracy, completeness, clarity, relevance, consistency, and alignment with established requirements and professional standards.
• Identify errors, inconsistencies, omissions, contractual risks, compliance considerations, and other areas requiring improvement.
• Apply professional judgment and domain knowledge to evaluate complex legal and commercial materials objectively and consistently.
• Compare documents and work products against defined evaluation criteria, applicable requirements, and relevant industry best practices.
• Provide clear, concise, structured feedback explaining findings, reasoning, and recommendations for improvement.
• Document evaluation results accurately while maintaining consistency across different project tasks and deliverables.
• Follow project-specific instructions and quality standards while meeting established turnaround expectations.
• Work independently across varying project scopes and workloads while maintaining a high standard of accuracy and reliability.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification, combined with at least 2 years of professional experience in legal, commercial, compliance, contracts, or a closely related field.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and develop well-reasoned assessments.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, particularly the ability to explain professional judgments clearly and concisely.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to identify errors, gaps, inconsistencies, obligations, and risks in professional documentation.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with effective document review and analysis capabilities.
• Familiarity with commercial contracts, legal documentation, compliance materials, or related professional work products.
• Ability to follow structured evaluation guidelines and apply established criteria consistently across multiple assignments.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage independent work and meet quality and turnaround expectations.
• Experience with commercial agreements, contract management, legal operations, compliance, procurement, or business affairs is preferred.
• Familiarity with MSAs, NDAs, SOWs, licensing agreements, vendor contracts, partnership agreements, or similar commercial documents is a plus.
• Experience identifying contractual obligations, commercial risks, and compliance requirements is advantageous.
• Exposure to contract lifecycle management or document management platforms is a plus, as is experience in legal services, consulting, corporate commercial functions, or regulatory environments.
• Candidates must be based in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, or Canada and be comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment.
• H-1B and STEM OPT candidates are not eligible for this opportunity.

Benefits:

• $80-$160 per hour compensation range.
• Fully remote independent contractor engagement.
• Flexible work arrangements based on project requirements and agreed schedules.
• Weekly payments based on services rendered through available payment platforms.
• Projects can vary in scope, duration, and workload, providing exposure to diverse legal and commercial evaluation tasks.
• Opportunities for continued work may be available depending on project needs and individual performance.
• The engagement does not require access to confidential or proprietary information belonging to current or former employers, clients, or institutions.
• The flexibility to work independently while applying your professional legal, commercial, compliance, or contract expertise to high-impact evaluation projects.