datamundi

Legal Subject Matter Expert-SME

New York, New York, United States · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$10k-$20kDetected 20 days ago

Machine LearningLLMsComplianceContract ManagementCorporate LawIntellectual PropertyResearchCommunication

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Legal Subject Matter Expert (SME) with sharp analytical skills and a deep understanding of legal frameworks to join our AI training and model development team.
The ideal candidate will bring broad expertise in the legal sector-including litigation, corporate law, regulatory compliance, contract management, and intellectual property-to help train, evaluate, and fine-tune AI models.

Knowledge Architecture: Develop knowledge bases, legal taxonomies, and ontologies that reflect multi-j[unclear] standards and complex legal hierarchies.
Data Validation: Annotate, label, and validate datasets with specific legal Clauses
Prompt Engineering & Strategy: Collaborate with AI/ML engineers to design training data strategies and prompt engineering techniques specifically tailored for legal reasoning and drafting.
Business Alignment: Partner with product teams to align AI capabilities with legal objectives, such as reducing discovery timelines or automating risk assessment.
Develop knowledge bases, legal taxonomies, and ontologies that reflect multi-j[unclear] standards and complex legal hierarchies.
Collaborate with AI/ML engineers to design training data strategies and prompt engineering techniques specifically tailored for legal reasoning and drafting.
Partner with product teams to align AI capabilities with legal objectives, such as reducing discovery timelines or automating risk assessment.

These datasets will train and test the model's ability to act as a competent and helpful Legal Associate or Counsel.
10-20 years of experience in the legal sector (e.g., private practice, in-house counsel, or legal research).
Proven ability to translate complex legal processes into structured logic and data requirements.
Exceptional writing and verbal skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical AI teams and legal stakeholders.
Analytical Precision: Proven ability to translate complex legal processes into structured logic and data requirements.
Communication: Exceptional writing and verbal skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical AI teams and legal stakeholders.

Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) from an accredited law school.
Active bar membership is a plus.
Familiarity with legal tech stacks such as CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management), eDiscovery platforms, or legal research databases (Westlaw/LexisNexis).
Familiarity with Generative AI concepts, prompt engineering, and data preparation is a plus.
Awareness of ethical Generative AI practices, including bias detection and responsible data usage.
Why this matters
By shaping the data and benchmarks these models rely on, you'll help ensure that Generative AI is accurate, reliable, and aligned with the standards of your professional field.
This is a unique opportunity to apply your domain knowledge at the cutting edge of technology.

Hello Everyone,
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Your goal is to ensure the highest levels of accuracy, jurisdictional relevance, and logical reasoning within the AI's output.
The goal is to construct high-quality datasets that represent realistic, end-to-end legal workflows and professional skills.

Schedule Flexibility: Hours are flexible however are expected to be available during US hours

We are pursuing a dataset that represents work beyond simple retrieval or isolated definitions
We are pursuing a dataset that represents work beyond simple retrieval or isolated definitions; instead, it should demonstrate real-world use cases performed by mid and senior-career legal experts.

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