Corporate Lawyer

Specialised Part-Time Consulting Opportunity for Experienced Corporate and M&A Lawyers in JapanWe are sharing a specialised part-time consulting opportunity for experienced corporate and M&A lawyers qualified to practise in Japan, with strong expertise in Japanese corporate, commercial, and transactional law.This role supports an AI legal evaluation project focused on benchmarking how accurately advanced AI systems answer real-world questions of Japanese law. Selected lawyers will compare responses from multiple AI platforms, assess their legal accuracy and reasoning against structured criteria, and provide concise expert feedback.Key ResponsibilitiesReview AI-generated responses to questions involving Japanese corporate and commercial lawEvaluate legal reasoning across M&A, transactional, governance, and related corporate mattersIdentify substantive legal errors, omissions, unsupported conclusions, and misleading reasoningAssess whether responses reflect the level of accuracy expected in professional Japanese legal practiceApply practical transactional experience when evaluating complex legal scenariosRun identical legal prompts across two AI platformsCompare responses side by side for accuracy, completeness, reasoning quality, and practical usefulnessDetermine which response better addresses the legal questionIdentify material differences in interpretation, analysis, and conclusionsFlag cases where both responses contain significant deficienciesScore AI-generated responses against a standardised evaluation rubricApply evaluation standards consistently across different legal questionsDistinguish minor drafting weaknesses from substantive legal errorsAssess whether conclusions are appropriately supported by Japanese lawFollow defined review procedures and project quality standardsProvide concise written rationale for each evaluationExplain specific legal strengths, weaknesses, and inaccuraciesIdentify missing issues or analytical steps that materially affect the answerCommunicate complex legal distinctions clearly and preciselyProduce feedback suitable for improving AI legal reasoning and evaluation systemsApply professional experience from corporate, M&A, and transactional legal practiceEvaluate matters involving transaction structures, corporate governance, commercial agreements, and deal executionAssess legal analysis from the perspective of practising counselIdentify practical considerations that may be missed by purely academic analysisMaintain professional standards consistent with established law-firm practiceIdeal ProfileQualified to practise law in JapanAt least 2 years of law-firm experience, with 3+ years preferredSubstantive professional experience in corporate law, M&A, or transactional practicePrimary professional background within an established law firmCandidates currently working in-house may be considered where they moved from law-firm practice within approximately the last two yearsStrong command of Japanese corporate and commercial lawNative or fluent proficiency in JapaneseExcellent written communication and ability to explain legal reasoning preciselyStrong attention to legal accuracy, analytical consistency, and detailAbility to work independently against structured rubrics and deadlinesExperience reviewing sophisticated legal research or written legal analysis is highly valuedEngagement DetailsPart-time independent contractor engagementFully remoteInitial commitment of approximately 10 hours, with potential for additional workFlexible scheduling based on project requirementsCompensation: $130–$140/hourProject work is subject to confidentiality and NDA requirementsProjects may be extended, shortened, or concluded based on project needs and performanceWork must be completed without using confidential or proprietary information belonging to any employer, client, law firm, institution, or other third partyThis opportunity is available through 24-MAG LLC. We connect experienced professionals with remote consulting opportunities across technical, evaluation, and project-based workstreams.By submitting this application, you acknowledge that your information may be processed by 24-MAG LLC for recruitment and opportunity matching in accordance with our Privacy Policy.