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

Overview

This is a remote, project-based freelance opportunity for experienced Legal & Regulatory Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support a short-term AI content evaluation pilot focused on legal and regulatory environments in Mainland China or Spain.

Engagement type: Freelance / Independent Contractor
Work arrangement: Fully Remote
Estimated workload: Approximately 36 total hours
Language: English

The role involves reviewing AI-generated legal and regulatory content to assess accuracy, reasoning, jurisdictional fit, and support from authoritative sources.

Responsibilities

As a Legal & Regulatory SME – AI Evaluator, you will:

• Evaluate legal and regulatory content for factual accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Assess legal reasoning to ensure conclusions and interpretations align with applicable laws and established legal principles.
• Verify authoritative sources by researching and validating information using legislation, official regulatory guidance, government resources, and credible legal references.
• Identify errors and inconsistencies, including inaccurate legal statements, unsupported interpretations, missing regulatory requirements, and potential compliance concerns.
• Apply jurisdiction-specific knowledge when reviewing content for Mainland China or Spain.
• Review output quality against project instructions, evaluation criteria, and quality standards.
• Provide structured feedback by documenting findings, explaining inaccuracies, and recommending corrections supported by authoritative references.
• Complete independent evaluations through designated online platforms while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and deadlines.

Requirements

• Approximately 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:
  • Mainland China legal or regulatory environment OR
  • Spain legal or regulatory environment.
• Strong understanding of applicable laws, regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, and/or 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.
• Strong 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.
• Ability to meet the geographic eligibility requirements for the applicable market (see below).

Market-Specific Expertise & Eligibility

Mainland China – Legal & Regulatory

Relevant experience/education may include:

• Mainland Chinese laws, regulations, and administrative requirements.
• Corporate and commercial law, business regulations, and regulatory compliance.
• Interpretation of Chinese legislation, regulatory guidance, and official legal documentation.
• Legal research, regulatory analysis, and compliance assessments involving Mainland China.
• Identification of legal inconsistencies, unsupported interpretations, and regulatory concerns.
• Review and validation of legal documentation and regulatory materials relevant to the Chinese market.

Location requirement: 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 experience may include:

• Spanish corporate law, commercial regulations, and business compliance requirements.
• Spanish legislation and applicable European Union legal frameworks.
• Interpretation of Spanish statutes, regulatory guidance, and legal documentation.
• Legal research, regulatory analysis, and compliance assessments involving Spain.
• Identification of legal inconsistencies, regulatory risks, and unsupported legal conclusions.
• Review and validation of Spanish legal information and regulatory documentation.

Location requirement: Candidates must currently reside in Europe or the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working 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.
• Professional 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.
• Previous 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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: Proposed $18–$45 USD/hour, based on location and qualifications.

• Compensation ranges are preliminary and subject to final client approval.

• Project schedule: Based on project requirements and candidate availability.

• Assignments will be offered according to project needs; consistent hours, minimum assignments, or ongoing work are not guaranteed.

Location

Fully remote. Geographic eligibility requirements apply based on the selected market:

• Mainland China track: Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, or the United States (must currently reside outside Mainland China).
• Spain track: Europe or the United States.