[Hiring] Legal Subject Matter Expert @TransPerfect

Role Description

DataForce by TransPerfect is seeking experienced Legal Subject Matter Experts specializing in Chinese Intellectual Property and Patent Law to support AI training and model development projects.

• Provide expert guidance on Chinese intellectual property and patent law.
• Review matters involving CNIPA examination standards, filing procedures, office actions, patent prosecution, and administrative requirements.
• Evaluate novelty, inventive step, patentability, prior art, claim scope, and infringement-related reasoning.
• Draft, review, and refine patent claims and supporting patent documentation.
• Annotate and validate datasets involving patent applications, legal opinions, prosecution documents, and IP-related materials.
• Assist AI teams with prompts requiring sophisticated patent analysis and legal reasoning.
• Review AI-generated outputs for incorrect patent interpretations, improper citations, or flawed legal reasoning.
• Stay informed regarding developments in Chinese intellectual property law and CNIPA practices.

Qualifications

• Licensed Attorney, Patent Attorney/Agent, JD/LL.M. graduate, Senior Legal Researcher, or experienced IP Paralegal.
• Minimum 3+ years of relevant intellectual property or patent experience.
• Strong understanding of Chinese patent law and CNIPA examination standards.
• Experience with patent prosecution and claims drafting.
• Advanced Mandarin Chinese language proficiency.
• Strong legal research, statutory interpretation, citation verification, and analytical writing skills.
• Familiarity with patent databases and intellectual property research tools.
• Familiarity with Generative AI or prompt engineering is a plus.
• English proficiency is beneficial.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant intellectual property or patent experience.
• Strong understanding of Chinese patent law and CNIPA examination standards.
• Experience with patent prosecution and claims drafting.
• Advanced Mandarin Chinese language proficiency.
• Strong legal research, statutory interpretation, citation verification, and analytical writing skills.
• Familiarity with patent databases and intellectual property research tools.
• Familiarity with Generative AI or prompt engineering is a plus.
• English proficiency is beneficial.

Benefits

• Flexible hours, based on the applicant's availability.
• Remote work opportunity from China.
• Engagement as a Freelancer / Independent Contractor.
• Project duration of 3 months (with potential extension).