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Independent Contractor Attorney Jobs in Michigan

CACI

Paralegal

Detroit, MI

The contractor shall serve as a paralegal responsible for directly and independently supporting Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) with assisting in a wide variety of technical paralegal ...

CACI International, Inc.

Paralegal

Detroit, MI · On-site

The contractor shall serve as a paralegal responsible for directly and independently supporting Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) with assisting in a wide variety of technical paralegal ...

Dataspace

232 Power BI Lead

Detroit, MI · Hybrid

$75 - $85/hr

This job entails supporting the lawyers and legal staff of one of the world's largest industrial ... Contracting firms, do not submit resumes for candidates who are not your own, direct employees.

Rl Polk & Co

Legal - Contracts Analyst

Southfield, MI · On-site

$110 - $120/hr

You will join the Mobility Global Legal team, a collaborative group of attorneys supporting our ... Structured onboarding and training on our products, data assets, contracting standards, and ...

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The Signal Group LLC

Executive Personal Assistant

Novi, MI · On-site

$80K - $85K/yr

... independently manage a high volume of details across multiple concurrent personal and household ... attorneys, and accountants. * Compile and submit requested documents, reports, and records on ...

sasholdings

Paralegal

Troy, MI · On-site

The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently with business leaders, understands how to ... Track recurring contractual issues and recommend improvements to company contracting practices.

CSAA

Manage relationships with independent adjusters (IAs), public adjusters (PAs), attorneys, contractors, and other external partners throughout the claim lifecycle. * Conduct virtual claim inspections ...

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What is an independent contractor attorney?

An Independent Contractor Attorney is a licensed legal professional who works on a contract basis rather than as a full-time employee for a law firm, company, or client. They handle specific legal tasks, such as drafting contracts, providing legal advice, or representing clients in court, depending on their area of expertise. These attorneys typically set their own schedules, take on multiple clients, and are responsible for their own business expenses and taxes. This role offers flexibility and autonomy but requires strong self-management and business development skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an independent contractor attorney?

To thrive as an Independent Contractor Attorney, you should possess a Juris Doctor degree, maintain active bar licensure, and demonstrate expertise in legal research, contract law, and case management. Familiarity with document management systems, e-discovery platforms, and digital communication tools is essential for handling client matters efficiently. Excellent self-management, client communication, and adaptability are crucial soft skills for building trust and managing varying workloads. These skills ensure you can deliver high-quality legal services while successfully navigating the unique demands of independent contractor work.

What are some common challenges faced by independent contractor attorneys?

Independent Contractor Attorneys often navigate unpredictable workloads and must proactively manage their schedules since they are not usually on a traditional firm payroll. Building strong client relationships, staying on top of changing regulations, and marketing one’s legal services independently can also present unique challenges. However, this role offers increased flexibility and autonomy, and allows attorneys to develop a broad client base and diverse legal expertise. In most cases, successful independent contractor attorneys leverage strong organizational skills and maintain ongoing professional development to overcome these challenges and build a sustainable practice.

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Infographic showing various Independent Contractor Attorney job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 8% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution.

Software Compliance Engineer (Contractor)

Mercedes-Benz R&D North America

Ann Arbor, MI • On-site, Remote

$95 - $109/hr

Contractor

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. (MBRDNA) is seeking a Software Compliance Engineer (contract) to serve as a key technical advisor on the legal team to ensure that product and engineering development, systems, and processes are compliant with applicable regulatory and industry standards for a global automotive company.
This role is ideal for an engineer with a desire to collaborate with legal and engineering teams to identify and prevent compliance risks, to monitor changes in standards and applicable regulations, and to drive continuous improvement to maintain conformity and reduce risk.
Furthermore, this role is ideal for an engineer with a desire to focus on the emerging regulatory landscape for automotive technologies. The successful candidate is a business-savvy advisor who translates complex regulatory requirements into practical, actionable guidance for legal, engineering, and executive stakeholders.
This is a contractor position with an expected duration of six (6) months, with the possibility of extension.
Hybrid (2-3 days in office) if candidate is located within commuting distance of our offices in Ann Arbor, MI; Atlanta, GA; or San Jose, CA. Otherwise, U.S. remote. Relocation assistance is not available. This role may require occasional travel for team meetings and business needs.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the key technical liaison between the legal team and engineering organizations to ensure alignment with U.S. and global regulations across trade (e.g., export compliance) and new/emerging technologies (e.g., AI, ADS/ADAS, data).
  • Identify and resolve compliance topics in product and engineering design.
  • Research and identify applicable regulatory and industry compliance regulations and standards.
  • Develop MBRDNA's compliance processes by translating compliance requirements into scalable, automated, and engineer-friendly solutions.
  • Prepare commodity classifications by collaborating with software development and engineering teams to understand functionality for accurate classification.
  • Support organizational trainings on relevant regulations.
  • Identify, analyze, and prioritize compliance-based risks, communicating potential impacts to company leadership.
  • Perform technical analyses to support regulatory submissions.
  • Act as a bridge between Legal, Engineering, Procurement, HR, IT, and other stakeholders to identify and mitigate compliance-based risks.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Minimum 7 years of experience working in the tech industry, with the majority of experience in managing technical compliance topics, with emphasis on software compliance topics.
  • Undergraduate Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, with a Master's Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering strongly preferred.
  • Ability to manage various projects including coordination between Legal, Engineering, Procurement, HR, IT, and other stakeholders.
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to attorneys and explain regulatory requirements to other software developers.
  • Strong analytical, research, and communication skills, with high attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively with legal, engineering, and business teams.
  • Exceptional ability to distill complex concepts into clear and concise business-friendly advice, including practical, actionable recommendations.
  • Proven ability to manage high-volume workflows and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Capacity to work independently, as well as part of a team in different time zones
  • Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint), Jira, and similar tools.
  • Ability to quickly adapt to specialized systems.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience advising on compliance tool development for a large enterprise; experience with AI as an additional plus.
  • Experience working in global tech and/or automotive companies.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally within the U.S. for in-person collaboration.

$95 - $109 an hour
MBRDNA will determine whether an export license or authorization is required for each assignment involving access to export-controlled items. Placement in such assignments is contingent upon MBRDNA obtaining any required export license or authorization, and a placement may not proceed or continue if the required authorization is not secured. Agency or MBRDNA's export compliance team may request additional documentation to verify your status. Agency will keep your responses confidential and will disclose them only to MBRDNA and Mercedes-Benz personnel, their third-party representatives, or governmental authorities with a need-to-know for export compliance purposes.
The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on a wide range of factors, including, but not limited to, job-related education, skills, and experience, geographic location, and market conditions.
The current salary range for this position is as follows and may be modified in the future: $95/hr - $109/hr.
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