Operational Law Attorney (JAG) SME

Role Title: Operational Law Attorney (JAG) SME

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

micro1 is engaging Operational Law Attorney (JAG) subject matter experts to contribute to a high-impact customer project addressing the legal boundaries of military activities and surveillance/privacy evaluations. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

• Author and categorize boundary cases focusing on the application of the law of armed conflict (LOAC), including distinction, proportionality, and precautions in attack.
• Render operational legal judgments on ambiguous scenarios, defending and documenting your reasoning in detail.
• Validate and refine the legal framework underpinning the project's taxonomy to ensure its robustness under scrutiny.
• Assess AI-generated responses for depth of reasoning, treatment of genuine legal uncertainty, and clarity of limitations.
• Identify and flag both excessive caution as well as insufficient legal rigor in the model’s handling of complex military-legal questions.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of edge cases and the legal authorities supporting each conclusion.

Preferred Qualifications

• JAG or equivalent background with direct operational law experience advising commanders on LOAC, rules of engagement (ROE), targeting, or detention.
• Demonstrated, hands-on application of distinction, proportionality, and precautions in real-world operations.
• Expertise with Geneva Conventions, Additional Protocols, customary international humanitarian law, and relevant ROE frameworks.
• Service at a command, combatant command legal office, or targeting cell (US or allied forces).
• Experience leading reviews, teaching, or providing legal advisory services in operational contexts.
• Exceptional legal writing and analytical skills with a focus on written and verbal clarity.
• Exposure to intelligence law, cyber law, or the interplay between IHL and international human rights law is a plus.
• Prior experience in AI evaluation, wargaming, or governance initiatives is considered an asset.

Process overview

• Apply and submit your profile and complete the role’s screening questions.
• Take the AI Interview with Zara our AI Recruiter
• Screener survey, a short survey to understand your background and experience, your experience working with AI, and your approach to a brief case.
• Profile review, the team reviews your background and survey responses against the role.
• Onboarding, Talent Ops gets you set up once you’re selected.