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Specialised Consulting Opportunity for Experienced In-House Legal Professionals in JapanWe 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 ResponsibilitiesJapanese Legal AnalysisReview AI-generated answers to realistic questions involving Japanese lawAssess legal accuracy, completeness, reasoning quality, and practical relevanceApply professional in-house counsel judgment to commercial and contractual mattersIdentify incorrect legal conclusions, missing considerations, or unsupported reasoningEvaluate whether responses appropriately reflect Japanese legal practiceAI Response ComparisonRun identical prompts across two AI platformsCompare outputs side by side using consistent evaluation criteriaIdentify meaningful differences in legal reasoning, accuracy, and usefulnessDetermine which response provides stronger support for the relevant legal questionFlag errors or omissions that could materially affect legal decision-makingScoring & EvaluationScore each response against a provided standardised rubricApply evaluation criteria consistently across assignmentsDistinguish substantive legal weaknesses from minor presentation issuesEnsure scoring reflects both doctrinal accuracy and practical legal usefulnessWork independently while maintaining consistent evaluation standardsWritten Legal FeedbackProvide concise written justification for each evaluationExplain significant legal errors, omissions, or reasoning weaknesses clearlyDocument why one response performs better where relevantCommunicate findings precisely and efficientlyMeet agreed project deadlines and quality requirementsIdeal ProfileStrong candidates may have: At least 5 years of professional experience as in-house legal counsel practising in JapanStrong knowledge of Japanese lawSubstantial experience with commercial and contract mattersExperience advising businesses on practical legal issuesStrong ability to evaluate complex legal reasoningExcellent written communication and attention to detailAbility to work independently according to structured evaluation criteriaCurrent professional experience or substantial recent experience in the Japanese legal environmentEducational BackgroundA legal degree or equivalent professional legal qualification is highly relevantProfessional qualification appropriate to the candidate's legal practice may strengthen an applicationSubstantial in-house legal experience involving Japanese commercial and contract law is particularly important for this engagementNice to HaveExperience reviewing or comparing legal research produced by other professionalsBackground advising multinational or complex commercial organisationsExperience with technology, software, or AI-related legal mattersFamiliarity with legal research or legal technology platformsPrior experience with structured legal evaluation, benchmarking, or rubric-based reviewExperience evaluating AI-generated legal contentWhy This OpportunityApply Japanese legal expertise to advanced legal AI evaluationReview realistic questions grounded in commercial and contract practiceCompare the performance of multiple AI systems using professional legal judgmentHelp improve the accuracy and reliability of AI-generated legal analysisParticipate in a focused remote engagement with competitive hourly compensationPotential for additional work following the initial project scopeContract DetailsIndependent contractor roleFully remote within JapanCandidates must have at least 5 years of in-house legal experience practising in JapanInitial project commitment of approximately 10 hours, with potential for additional workCompetitive rates between $135–$145 per hour depending on expertise and project scopeWork may include AI response comparison, legal analysis, rubric-based scoring, and written evaluationAll project work is covered by confidentiality requirements and NDAWeekly payments via Stripe or WiseProjects may be extended, shortened, or adjusted depending on scope and performanceWork will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institutionThis opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams.

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