Legal Counsel - Fully Remote | Upto $150/hr

About the job 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 . Qualifications Must-Have - 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 Resources & Support - For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: - For any help or support, reach out to: PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity. Originally posted on Himalayas