Legal Counsel - Fully Remote | Upto $150/hr

Role Summary

Mercor connects elite creative and technical talent with leading AI research labs. Headquartered in San Francisco, our investors include Benchmark , General Catalyst , Peter Thiel , Adam D'Angelo , Larry Summers , and Jack Dorsey .

• Position: In-House Counsel (Japan)
• Type: Contract
• Compensation: $140–$150/hour
• Location: Remote
• Commitment: ~10 hours
• Role Responsibilities

Evaluate AI-generated responses on Japanese law by running prompts through two AI (LLM) platforms .

Compare outputs from both platforms and score them against a standardized rubric .

Submit concise written feedback for every evaluation to improve AI model performance .

Work independently to meet deadlines and ensure high-quality evaluations.

Maintain confidentiality as all work is covered by NDA .

Requirements

• 5+ years as in-house legal counsel practicing in Japan .
• Strong command of Japanese law , especially commercial and contract matters.
• Sharp attention to detail and precise written communication.
• Able to work independently to a rubric and to deadlines.
• Compensation & Legal
• Hourly contractor
• Paid weekly via Stripe Connect
• Application Process (Takes 20–30 mins to complete)
• Upload resume
• AI interview based on your resume
• Submit form
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