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Legal Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Hong Kong, Taiwan & Malaysia

CompanyDataForce by TransPerfect
LocationTaipei
Work ModeRemote
PostedAugust 30, 2026
About The Company
DataForce delivers high-quality, multimodal training data and services to power the next generation of AI. From large language models to voice, image, and video generation, DataForce supports AI innovators in tech, life sciences, automotive, and beyond with scalable, secure solutions for development, testing, and safety. Backed by cutting-edge technology and over one million data contributors, DataForce helps ensure AI systems are accurate, adaptable, and ready for real-world deployment. DataForce is part of TransPerfect, the world’s largest provider of language and AI solutions for global business, with offices in more than 140 cities worldwide. Learn more at www.dataforce.ai. Contact: dataforce@transperfect.com
About the Role

Work Location: Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Malaysia, remote

Engagement Model: Freelancer / Independent Contractor

Project Duration: 3 months (with potential extension)

Work Schedule: Flexible hours, based on the applicant's availability

Language Skills Required: English plus relevant local language preferred

DataForce by TransPerfect is seeking experienced Legal Subject Matter Experts based in Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Malaysia with expertise in commercial law, financial regulation, and corporate advisory matters.

Main Responsibilities

  • Provide legal expertise in commercial, corporate, and financial regulatory matters.

  • Research legislation, regulations, regulatory guidance, and relevant judicial decisions.

  • Review corporate documents, commercial contracts, financial regulatory materials, and advisory documentation.

  • Annotate and validate jurisdiction-specific legal datasets.

  • Evaluate AI-generated legal responses for accuracy, legal reasoning, and jurisdictional relevance.

  • Verify legal citations and regulatory references.

  • Draft or review legal memoranda, commercial provisions, and structured legal analyses.

  • Collaborate with AI teams to design prompts and evaluation frameworks.

Role Requirements

  • Licensed Attorney, JD/LL.M. equivalent graduate, Senior Legal Researcher, or experienced Paralegal.

  • Minimum 3+ years of relevant legal experience.

  • Strong expertise in commercial law, corporate advisory, or financial regulation.

  • Professional English proficiency.

  • Cantonese or Mandarin preferred for Hong Kong.

  • Mandarin preferred for Taiwan.

  • Malay and/or Mandarin is beneficial for Malaysia.

  • Strong legal reasoning, research, statutory analysis, and drafting capabilities.

  • Familiarity with Generative AI and legal technology is a plus.

DataForce by TransPerfect is part of the TransPerfect family of companies, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business.

To learn more about DataForce, please visit https://www.transperfect.com/dataforce

Key Skills
Commercial lawFinancial regulationCorporate advisoryLegal researchStatutory analysisContract reviewLegal draftingRegulatory complianceGenerative AILegal technologyData annotationPrompt engineeringLegal reasoningDocument review
Categories
LegalData & AnalyticsConsultingTechnology
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The role involves providing legal expertise in commercial, corporate, and financial regulatory matters while researching legislation and judicial decisions. You will also evaluate AI-generated legal responses for accuracy and collaborate with AI teams to design evaluation frameworks.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
446
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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