Remote | Corporate Counsel (Japan) — $135–$145/hour

We are sharing a specialised consulting opportunity for experienced in-house legal professionals practising in Japan with strong expertise in Japanese commercial and contract law. This role supports a legal AI evaluation initiative focused on assessing how accurately advanced AI systems answer real-world questions involving Japanese law. Selected professionals will run identical legal prompts across two AI platforms, compare their responses side by side, score each answer using a standardised rubric, and provide concise written feedback grounded in professional legal judgment. Key Responsibilities Japanese Legal Analysis Review AI-generated answers to realistic questions involving Japanese law Assess legal accuracy, completeness, reasoning quality, and practical relevance Apply professional in-house counsel judgment to commercial and contractual matters Identify incorrect legal conclusions, missing considerations, or unsupported reasoning Evaluate whether responses appropriately reflect Japanese legal practice AI Response Comparison Run identical prompts across two AI platforms Compare outputs side by side using consistent evaluation criteria Identify meaningful differences in legal reasoning, accuracy, and usefulness Determine which response provides stronger support for the relevant legal question Flag errors or omissions that could materially affect legal decision-making Scoring & Evaluation Score each response against a provided standardised rubric Apply evaluation criteria consistently across assignments Distinguish substantive legal weaknesses from minor presentation issues Ensure scoring reflects both doctrinal accuracy and practical legal usefulness Work independently while maintaining consistent evaluation standards Written Legal Feedback Provide concise written justification for each evaluation Explain significant legal errors, omissions, or reasoning weaknesses clearly Document why one response performs better where relevant Communicate findings precisely and efficiently Meet agreed project deadlines and quality requirements Ideal Profile Strong candidates may have: At least 5 years of professional experience as in-house legal counsel practising in Japan Strong knowledge of Japanese law Substantial experience with commercial and contract matters Experience advising businesses on practical legal issues Strong ability to evaluate complex legal reasoning Excellent written communication and attention to detail Ability to work independently according to structured evaluation criteria Current professional experience or substantial recent experience in the Japanese legal environment Educational Background A legal degree or equivalent professional legal qualification is highly relevant Professional qualification appropriate to the candidate's legal practice may strengthen an application Substantial in-house legal experience involving Japanese commercial and contract law is particularly important for this engagement Nice to Have Experience reviewing or comparing legal research produced by other professionals Background advising multinational or complex commercial organisations Experience with technology, software, or AI-related legal matters Familiarity with legal research or legal technology platforms Prior experience with structured legal evaluation, benchmarking, or rubric-based review Experience evaluating AI-generated legal content Why This Opportunity Apply Japanese legal expertise to advanced legal AI evaluation Review realistic questions grounded in commercial and contract practice Compare the performance of multiple AI systems using professional legal judgment Help improve the accuracy and reliability of AI-generated legal analysis Participate in a focused remote engagement with competitive hourly compensation Potential for additional work following the initial project scope Contract Details Independent contractor role Fully remote within Japan Candidates must have at least 5 years of in-house legal experience practising in Japan Initial project commitment of approximately 10 hours, with potential for additional work Competitive rates between $135–$145 per hour depending on expertise and project scope Work may include AI response comparison, legal analysis, rubric-based scoring, and written evaluation All project work is covered by confidentiality requirements and NDA Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise Projects may be extended, shortened, or adjusted depending on scope and performance Work will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution About the Platform This opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. 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