[Hiring] Japanese M&A Lawyer - AI Trainer @Mercor

Role Description

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

• 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.

Company Description