Operational Law Attorney (JAG) SME

About the Role

In this position, you will act as a legal authority for operational law, supporting a major initiative that investigates the legal limits of military operations, surveillance, and privacy. You will utilize your professional background to help develop sophisticated artificial intelligence, as your specialized knowledge will shape how these systems process information and reason. No previous artificial intelligence experience is necessary, as the focus of this role is your expert command of operational law.

Requirements

• You should have a history as a Judge Advocate General or a similar professional who has advised leadership on rules of engagement, targeting, detention, or the law of armed conflict.
• You must have practical experience applying principles like distinction, proportionality, and precautions in active operations.
• You need comprehensive knowledge of the Additional Protocols, the Geneva Conventions, international humanitarian law, and various operational rules of engagement.
• You should have professional experience in a combatant command legal office, a targeting cell, or a command position for the United States or an allied military force.
• You must possess superior analytical abilities and legal writing skills, with a focus on delivering clear verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• You will draft and organize complex legal scenarios related to the law of armed conflict, specifically covering proportionality and attack precautions.
• You will provide legal opinions on unclear operational situations and record the rationale for your decisions.
• You will review and improve the project's legal classification systems.
• You will evaluate outputs generated by artificial intelligence to ensure they are legally sound and appropriately detailed.
• You will detect cases where the system demonstrates too much restraint or lacks necessary thoroughness.
• You will keep detailed records of unique scenarios and the legal precedents that justify your findings.

Benefits & Perks

• This is a contract position that operates on a fully remote basis, providing you with a flexible work setting while you apply your legal expertise to advance artificial intelligence.