Legal Expert

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Legal Expert based in Brazil. We are seeking a Legal Expert to help shape the future of artificial intelligence by developing realistic legal tasks that evaluate the capabilities of advanced AI systems. In this remote, contract-based role, you will apply your legal expertise to complex research, contract analysis, regulatory interpretation, and litigation-related workflows. You will create high-quality tasks, establish reliable reference solutions, and define objective criteria for assessing AI-generated legal analyses. Your work will help improve the accuracy, reasoning, and reliability of AI systems handling professional legal tasks. You will collaborate with technical contributors in a research-oriented environment that values precision, critical thinking, and clear legal reasoning. This opportunity is ideal for legal professionals interested in applying their expertise to emerging AI technologies.

Design realistic legal tasks reflecting professional workflows in legal research, contract analysis, litigation support, and regulatory review. Analyze contracts, legal agreements, statutes, regulations, case law, and other legal documents to identify relevant issues and obligations. Develop tasks involving legal research, document classification, issue identification, and contractual interpretation. Prepare legal research summaries, case analyses, compliance assessments, and structured document reviews. Identify conflicting provisions, missing clauses, inconsistent terminology, and potential legal risks in complex documentation. Evaluate the accuracy, relevance, and authority of legal citations, precedents, and statutory references. Develop reference solutions supported by authoritative legal sources, transparent reasoning, and clearly documented assumptions. Review AI-generated legal analyses for accuracy, completeness, logical consistency, and relevance to the applicable jurisdiction. Collaborate with technical contributors to create reproducible legal tasks and establish clear, objective evaluation criteria. Work with public, synthetic, or appropriately authorized documents while maintaining confidentiality and respecting legal privilege requirements. Requirements A law degree or a bachelor's degree in a relevant field combined with substantial professional experience in legal research, legal operations, or litigation support. Significant professional experience in at least one relevant legal discipline. Strong understanding of legal research methodologies, legal reasoning, and legal document interpretation. Demonstrated experience analyzing contracts, regulations, legal filings, case law, or related legal materials. Ability to distinguish authoritative legal sources from unsupported claims, outdated information, and unreliable references. Familiarity with legal citation standards and jurisdiction-specific legal requirements. Excellent analytical and critical-thinking skills, with a high level of attention to detail. Ability to interpret complex legal documentation and communicate legal conclusions clearly and logically. Strong written English communication skills. Ability to work independently, manage research-oriented tasks, and deliver accurate, well-structured outputs in a remote environment. Preferred qualifications: An advanced degree in law or a related discipline, such as a JD, LLM, or master's degree. Professional legal licensure or bar admission in a relevant jurisdiction. Experience in corporate law, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, litigation, or intellectual property. Familiarity with legal research platforms such as Westlaw, LexisNexis, or Bloomberg Law. Experience with e-discovery, contract lifecycle management, or legal document automation. Experience reviewing large collections of legal documents or conducting detailed regulatory research. Previous involvement in evaluating AI-generated legal analyses, legal technology applications, or legal research benchmarks. Benefits Competitive hourly compensation: The detailed role description specifies a rate of US$30–60 per hour , while the broader listing advertises a range of US$40–120 per hour. The applicable rate will need to be confirmed during recruitment. Remote flexibility: Work remotely from Brazil, with location eligibility subject to the engagement terms. Part-time commitment: Approximately 20 hours per week, offering flexibility alongside other professional commitments. Contract opportunity: An initial project duration of approximately two months, with the possibility of extension. Immediate start: The role is intended for candidates who are available to begin promptly. AI innovation exposure: Apply your legal expertise to the development and evaluation of advanced AI systems. Specialized professional experience: Contribute to legal research benchmarks, structured evaluation methods, and emerging legal technology workflows.