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Legal Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Japan

CompanyDataForce by TransPerfect
LocationTokyo
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: Japan, 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: Japanese

DataForce by TransPerfect is seeking experienced Japanese Legal Subject Matter Experts specializing in commercial and regulatory law to support AI training and model evaluation.

Main Responsibilities

  • Research Japanese commercial legislation, regulatory requirements, and relevant judicial decisions.

  • Analyze commercial contracts, corporate transactions, and regulatory matters.

  • Review Japanese-language legal documents and identify relevant statutory provisions.

  • Annotate and validate legal datasets.

  • Verify statutory citations, terminology, and interpretations.

  • Evaluate AI-generated legal responses and flag incorrect or unsupported conclusions.

  • Draft legal summaries, contract provisions, and structured legal analyses.

  • Assist AI teams with prompt engineering and evaluation frameworks.

Role Requirements

  • Japanese Attorney (Bengoshi), JD/LL.M. equivalent graduate, Senior Legal Researcher, or experienced Paralegal.

  • Minimum 3+ years of relevant commercial or regulatory legal experience.

  • Advanced or native Japanese proficiency.

  • Strong knowledge of Japanese commercial and regulatory law.

  • Excellent legal research, statutory analysis, citation verification, and drafting skills.

  • English proficiency preferred.

  • Familiarity with legal technology or Generative AI 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 lawRegulatory lawLegal researchStatutory analysisContract analysisLegal draftingCitation verificationAI trainingModel evaluationPrompt engineeringJapanese language proficiencyLegal technologyGenerative AI
Categories
LegalData & AnalyticsTechnologySoftware
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The role involves researching Japanese commercial and regulatory legislation to support AI training and model evaluation. Responsibilities include annotating legal datasets, verifying statutory citations, and evaluating AI-generated legal responses for accuracy.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
446
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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