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

Overview

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

No prior AI evaluation experience is required. The role prioritizes legal/regulatory knowledge, research abilities, and market-specific expertise.

Responsibilities

As an AI Evaluator (Legal & Regulatory SME), you will apply professional expertise to review and assess AI-generated legal and regulatory content for accuracy and jurisdictional alignment. Responsibilities may include:

• Evaluate Legal & Regulatory Content: Review AI-generated 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 statements, unsupported interpretations, missing regulatory requirements, and potential compliance concerns.
• Apply Jurisdiction-Specific Knowledge: Evaluate outputs against the legal systems and regulatory frameworks of Mainland China or Spain (depending on assignment).
• Review Output Quality: Confirm completed work meets project-specific instructions, evaluation criteria, and established quality standards.
• Provide Structured Feedback: Document findings clearly, explain legal/regulatory inaccuracies, and recommend corrections supported by authoritative references.
• Complete Independent Evaluations: Perform assigned reviews via designated online platforms while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and established deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• 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 either:
  • Mainland China’s legal or regulatory environment, or
  • Spain’s legal or regulatory environment.
• Strong understanding of applicable laws, regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, 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 meet quality standards consistently.
• Must meet the geographic eligibility requirements for the applicable market (listed below).

Market-Specific Location Requirements

You must currently reside in the eligible locations listed for the market you are applying to.

1) Mainland China – Legal & Regulatory

• Location requirement: Candidates must currently reside outside Mainland China, specifically in Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, or the United States.

2) Spain – Legal & Regulatory

• 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.
• Prior AI evaluation experience is beneficial but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Engagement type: Freelance / Independent Contractor
• Work arrangement: Fully Remote
• Project type: Short-Term AI Evaluation Pilot
• Estimated workload: Approximately 36 total hours
• Compensation: Proposed $18–$45 USD/hour, based on location and qualifications
• Language: English
• Schedule: Based on project requirements and candidate availability

Compensation ranges are preliminary and subject to final client approval. Workloads may vary, and consistent hours, minimum assignments, or ongoing work are not guaranteed.

Location

Fully remote. Candidates must meet the geographic eligibility requirements for the applicable 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.