In-House Counsel (Japan)

Mercor is 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