[Remote] Applied Legal Researcher

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Harvey is transforming how legal and professional services operate by integrating AI and deep domain expertise. The Applied Legal Researcher will support AI research and work closely with engineering, product, and design teams to enhance AI systems and improve client workflows.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and deliver subject-matter expertise to support AI researchWork closely with our engineering, product, and design teams to define and develop AI systemsBuild and improve AI systems through prompt engineering, fine tuning, and other techniquesBuild proprietary benchmarks and datasets to evaluate models and model systemsPartner directly with clients to understand their workflows, identify pain points, and translate complex business and legal requirements into technical solutionsSkillsJD or equivalent post-graduate qualification3-7 years of experience at a law firm, financial institution, or equivalent professional service providerDemonstrated ability to deliver high quality work product on demanding deadlinesAbility to effectively communicate with a variety internal and external stakeholders and translate complex problems effectively between themAbility to define positive outcomes in situations with underspecified success criteriaDeep intellectual curiosity and eagerness to learn across domainsWillingness and desire to do work in the trenches - e.g., grading hundreds of answers, breaking down thousands of documents - getting the models to do junior associate work requires a lot of things that look like junior associate workCompany OverviewHarvey provides AI-driven tools to assist legal professionals with research, document review, and contract analysis. It was founded in 2022, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://harvey.ai.Company H1B SponsorshipHarvey has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 5 in 2026, 1 in 2025. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.