In-House Counsel (Japan)
About the role
Compensation: $140-$150 per hour
We are partnering with a leading legal AI company to benchmark how well AI systems answer real questions of Japanese law. We are hiring experienced in-house counsel to serve as expert reviewers - running the same prompts through two AI platforms, comparing the answers, and scoring them against a standardized rubric.
What you'll do
- Run the same set of prompts across two AI (LLM) platforms
- Compare the outputs from both platforms side by side
- Score each response against a standardized rubric we provide
- Submit concise written feedback for every evaluation
Requirements
- 5+ years as in-house legal counsel practising 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
Logistics
- Initial commitment: ~10 hours, with strong potential for more
- Confidentiality: all work is covered by NDA
We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
Where you can work
This role is 100% remote, for applicants located in Germany, Spain, Hong Kong and Japan.
From Weekday's job posting, checked Oct 18, 2026.
The application
Just your details and CV.
From Weekday's apply page, checked Oct 18, 2026.
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How it pays: Not stated on its postings, which describe independent contract work for the client; its other contract postings say pay goes out weekly through Stripe or Wise.
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