Japanese M&A Lawyer - 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: Corporate/M&A Lawyer (Japan)
Type: Contract
Compensation: $140–$150/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: ~10 hours

Role Responsibilities

• Evaluate AI-generated responses to Japanese law questions using two AI (LLM) platforms.
• Compare outputs side by side and score them against a standardized rubric.
• Provide concise written feedback for each evaluation to enhance AI performance.
• Work independently and adhere to deadlines while maintaining confidentiality under NDA.

Qualifications

Must-Have

• Primarily law-firm experience — at least 2 years (3+ preferred) in corporate/M&A or transactional practice.
• Qualified to practise in Japan, with strong knowledge of Japanese corporate and commercial law.
• Native or fluent Japanese, with precise written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently to a rubric and meet deadlines.

Resources & Support

• For details about the interview process and platform information, please check: https://talent.docs.mercor.com/welcome
• For any help or support, reach out to: support@mercor.com

PS: Our team reviews applications daily. Please complete your AI interview and application steps to be considered for this opportunity.