Legal & Regulatory Subject Matter Expert (SME) - AI Evaluator

Overview

This is a fully remote, freelance, project-based role for an experienced Legal & Regulatory Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support an AI content evaluation pilot focused on legal and regulatory environments in Mainland China and Spain.

The engagement involves reviewing AI-generated legal and regulatory content, assessing legal reasoning, verifying information against authoritative sources, and identifying inaccuracies or unsupported conclusions. This is not a traditional legal advisory or legal representation position.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate legal & regulatory content: Review AI-generated legal explanations, regulatory interpretations, compliance-related information, and legal documentation for factual accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Assess legal reasoning: Check legal conclusions, regulatory interpretations, and analytical explanations for accuracy and alignment with applicable laws and established legal principles.
• Verify authoritative sources: Research and validate legal information using legislation, official regulatory guidance, government resources, and credible legal references.
• Identify errors & inconsistencies: Detect inaccurate legal statements, unsupported interpretations, missing regulatory requirements, and potential compliance concerns.
• Apply jurisdiction-specific knowledge: Evaluate outputs against the legal systems and regulatory frameworks for Mainland China or Spain.
• Review output quality: Assess completed work against project-specific instructions, evaluation criteria, and established quality standards.
• Provide structured feedback: Document findings, explain legal or regulatory inaccuracies, and recommend corrections supported by authoritative references.
• Complete independent evaluations: Perform assigned reviews through designated online platforms while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in legal services, regulatory compliance, legal research, corporate law, commercial law, or a closely related specialization.
• Relevant academic qualifications in Law, Legal Studies, Business Law, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated professional experience or relevant education involving either:
  • Mainland China’s legal or regulatory environment, or
  • Spain’s legal or regulatory environment.
• Strong understanding of applicable laws, regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and legal procedures within the relevant market.
• Experience interpreting legal documentation, evaluating regulatory information, and identifying inaccuracies or unsupported conclusions.
• Demonstrated ability to research and validate legal information using authoritative sources.
• Strong written English communication skills (all project tasks will be conducted in English).
• Attention to detail and the ability to evaluate complex legal information objectively.
• Comfort using digital documentation, legal research resources, and web-based platforms.
• Ability to work independently, follow detailed evaluation guidelines, and consistently meet quality standards.
• Must meet the geographic eligibility requirements for the applicable market (details below).

Market-Specific Eligibility

Mainland China – Legal & Regulatory

• Relevant professional experience or education involving Mainland China’s legal system, regulatory environment, or compliance requirements.
• Relevant expertise may include interpretation of Mainland Chinese laws/regulations, corporate/commercial law, regulatory compliance, legal research and regulatory analysis, and review/validation of legal documentation related to the Chinese market.
• Location requirement (eligibility): Candidates must currently reside outside Mainland China, specifically in Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, or the United States.

Spain – Legal & Regulatory

• Relevant professional experience involving Spain’s legal system, regulatory environment, or compliance requirements.
• Relevant expertise may include Spanish corporate law and commercial regulations, interpretation of Spanish statutes and regulatory guidance (including applicable European Union legal frameworks), legal research and regulatory analysis, and review/validation of Spanish legal and regulatory documentation.
• Location requirement (eligibility): Candidates must currently reside in Europe or the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in legal practice, corporate legal departments, regulatory compliance, legal consulting, or regulatory advisory services.
• Experience reviewing legislation, legal opinions, contracts, compliance documentation, or regulatory guidance.
• Familiarity with Mainland Chinese or Spanish regulatory authorities and legal requirements.
• Experience involving international legal matters or cross-border regulatory activities.
• Experience conducting legal research, document review, compliance assessments, or regulatory analysis.
• Experience identifying legal inconsistencies, evaluating regulatory risks, or reviewing legal documentation for accuracy.
• Prior exposure to AI-assisted legal research, legal technology, quality assurance, or AI content evaluation.
• Retired legal and regulatory professionals with relevant experience are welcome to apply.
• Prior AI evaluation experience is beneficial but not required.

Engagement Details

• Engagement type: Freelance / Independent Contractor
• Work arrangement: Fully Remote
• Project type: Short-Term AI Evaluation Pilot
• Estimated workload: Approximately 36 total hours
• Language: English
• Schedule: Based on project requirements and candidate availability

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: Proposed $18–$45 USD/hour, based on location and qualifications
• Compensation ranges are preliminary and subject to final client approval.
• No guarantee of consistent hours, minimum assignments, or ongoing work.

Location

• Fully remote role.
• Mainland China market eligibility: Must currently reside in Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, or the United States.
• Spain market eligibility: Must currently reside in Europe or the United States.