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

Overview

Freelance, project-based opportunity for experienced Legal & Regulatory Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support a short-term AI content evaluation pilot. Work is fully remote and tasks are completed in English.

This role focuses on evaluating AI-generated legal and regulatory content for the Mainland China and Spain markets.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate legal and regulatory content: Review AI-generated legal explanations, regulatory interpretations, compliance-related information, and legal documentation for factual accuracy, completeness, and consistency.
• Assess legal reasoning: Examine legal conclusions 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 and inconsistencies: Detect inaccurate legal statements, unsupported interpretations, missing regulatory requirements, and potential compliance concerns.
• Apply jurisdiction-specific knowledge: Evaluate content against the legal systems, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements of Mainland China or Spain.
• Review output quality: Confirm completed work against project-specific instructions, evaluation criteria, and established quality standards.
• Provide structured feedback: Document findings, explain legal/regulatory inaccuracies, and recommend appropriate corrections supported by authoritative references.
• Complete independent evaluations: Perform assigned reviews through designated online platforms while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and project deadlines.

Requirements

• Experience: Approximately 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in legal services, regulatory compliance, legal research, corporate law, commercial law, or a closely related specialization.
• Education: Relevant academic qualifications in Law, Legal Studies, Business Law, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, or a related discipline.
• Market expertise:
  • Demonstrated professional experience or relevant education involving Mainland China’s legal or regulatory environment, or professional experience involving Spain’s legal or regulatory environment.
• Legal/regulatory knowledge: Strong understanding of applicable laws, regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, or legal procedures within the relevant market.
• Research and validation: Demonstrated ability to research and validate legal information using authoritative sources.
• English communication: Strong written English skills to clearly explain legal findings and regulatory assessments (all project tasks are conducted in English).
• Detail orientation: Strong attention to detail and the ability to evaluate complex legal information objectively.
• Tools and independence: Comfort using digital documentation, legal research resources, and web-based platforms; ability to work independently and follow detailed evaluation guidelines while meeting quality standards.
• Geographic eligibility: Must meet the location requirement for the applicable market (see below).

Location requirements (by market)

Mainland China – Legal & Regulatory

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

Spain – Legal & Regulatory

• 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.

Compensation & Project Structure

• 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: Proposed $18–$45 USD/hour, based on location and qualifications
• Compensation ranges are preliminary and subject to final client approval.

Assignments will be offered according to project needs. Workloads may vary, and consistent hours, minimum assignments, or ongoing work are not guaranteed. Specific project timelines, onboarding requirements, and additional details will be communicated as they are confirmed.

Market Specializations (areas of expertise)

Candidates may have experience in one or more of the following specializations:

• Corporate & Commercial Law
• Regulatory Compliance
• Legal Research & Interpretation
• Financial & Business Regulations
• Contract & Legal Documentation
• Administrative & Regulatory Law
• International & Cross-Border Regulations
• Legal Risk & Compliance Analysis

Candidates are not expected to specialize in every area listed. However, they should demonstrate meaningful professional knowledge within at least one relevant legal or regulatory specialization and the ability to evaluate technical legal information accurately.