# Legal & Regulatory Subject Matter Expert (SME) - AI Evaluator | USA **Company:** [Volga Partners](https://jobs.workable.com/companies/vBHEuzwk8ghJwdk43HHAzt.md) **Location:** Remote **Workplace:** remote **Employment type:** Other [Apply for this job](https://jobs.workable.com/view/275f1f49-00fe-46f3-b0f2-aebf7e2bf208) ## Description **Mainland China & Spain Market Expertise | Remote Freelance Opportunity**  **Company:** Volga Partners  **Department:** Legal  **Domain Specialization:** Legal & Regulatory  **Engagement Type:** Freelance | Project-Based  **Work Arrangement:** Fully Remote  **Experience:** 3–5 Years  **Compensation:** Proposed $18–$45 USD/hour, based on location, qualifications, and project requirements  **Help Shape the Future of AI in Legal & Regulatory Services**  Are you a legal or regulatory professional with experience interpreting laws, evaluating compliance requirements, or conducting legal research? Interested in applying your professional expertise to emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology?  Volga Partners is seeking experienced Legal & Regulatory Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support a specialized AI content evaluation pilot focused on the legal and regulatory environments of Mainland China and Spain.  We're looking for professionals who understand how legal frameworks operate, how regulations are interpreted and applied, and how complex legal information should be evaluated within the appropriate jurisdiction.  In this role, you'll leverage your expertise to review AI-generated legal and regulatory content, assess legal reasoning, verify information against authoritative sources, and identify inaccuracies or unsupported conclusions.  This is not a traditional legal advisory or legal representation position. Instead, you'll apply your professional knowledge and analytical judgment to help improve the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of AI-generated legal information.  No prior AI evaluation experience is required. Your legal knowledge, research abilities, and market-specific expertise are what matter most.  **Areas of Legal & Regulatory Expertise We're Seeking**  We welcome professionals with demonstrated experience in one or more of the following specializations:  - Corporate & Commercial Law: Business regulations, commercial transactions, corporate governance, and contractual obligations.  - Regulatory Compliance: Regulatory requirements, compliance frameworks, regulatory reporting, and compliance assessments.  - Legal Research & Interpretation: Statutory interpretation, case law research, legal opinions, and regulatory guidance.  - Financial & Business Regulations: Financial services regulations, business licensing, regulatory obligations, and institutional compliance.  - Contract & Legal Documentation: Contract review, legal documentation, regulatory disclosures, and legal risk identification.  - Administrative & Regulatory Law: Government regulations, administrative procedures, regulatory authorities, and enforcement requirements.  - International & Cross-Border Regulations: International business requirements, cross-border legal considerations, and jurisdiction-specific regulatory frameworks.  - Legal Risk & Compliance Analysis: Identification of legal inconsistencies, regulatory risks, and unsupported legal interpretations.  Candidates are not expected to specialize in every area listed. However, they should demonstrate meaningful professional knowledge within at least one relevant legal or regulatory specialization and the ability to evaluate technical legal information accurately.  **Market-Specific Expertise**  We are recruiting Legal & Regulatory SMEs with relevant professional experience or education involving one of the following markets.  **1\. Mainland China – Legal & Regulatory**  Candidates should have relevant professional experience or education involving Mainland China's legal system, regulatory environment, or compliance requirements.  **Relevant expertise may include:**  - Mainland Chinese laws, regulations, and administrative requirements.  - Corporate and commercial law, business regulations, and regulatory compliance.  - Interpretation of Chinese legislation, regulatory guidance, and official legal documentation.  - Legal research, regulatory analysis, and compliance assessments involving Mainland China.  - Identification of legal inconsistencies, unsupported interpretations, and regulatory concerns.  - Review and validation of legal documentation and regulatory materials relevant to the Chinese market.  Location Requirement: Candidates must currently reside outside Mainland China, specifically in Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, or the United States.  **2\. Spain – Legal & Regulatory**  Candidates should have relevant professional experience involving Spain's legal system, regulatory environment, or compliance requirements.  **Relevant expertise may include:**  - Spanish corporate law, commercial regulations, and business compliance requirements.  - Spanish legislation and applicable European Union legal frameworks.  - Interpretation of Spanish statutes, regulatory guidance, and legal documentation.  - Legal research, regulatory analysis, and compliance assessments involving Spain.  - Identification of legal inconsistencies, regulatory risks, and unsupported legal conclusions.  - Review and validation of Spanish legal information and regulatory documentation.  **Location Requirement: Candidates must currently reside in Europe or the United States.**  **Why Join Volga Partners?**  **Apply Your Legal Expertise in a New Way**  Use your experience in legal research, regulatory compliance, and legal analysis to contribute to emerging AI technology.  **Help Improve Legal AI Accuracy**  Your evaluations will help improve the reliability, consistency, and accuracy of AI-generated legal and regulatory information.  **Explore Emerging Legal Technology**  Gain exposure to specialized AI evaluation projects while applying the professional expertise you've developed throughout your career.  **Flexible Remote Opportunities**  Participate in project-based assignments remotely, with scheduling based on project requirements and availability.  **Earn Supplemental Income**  Put your specialized legal knowledge to work through a freelance opportunity designed for experienced professionals.  **Compensation & Project Structure**  - Engagement Type: Freelance / Independent Contractor  - Work Arrangement: Fully Remote  - Project Type: Short-Term AI Evaluation Pilot  - Estimated Workload: Approximately 36 total hours  - Compensation: Proposed $18–$45 USD/hour, based on location and qualifications  - Language: English  - Schedule: Based on project requirements and candidate availability  Compensation ranges are preliminary and subject to final client approval.  Assignments will be offered according to project needs. Workloads may vary, and consistent hours, minimum assignments, or ongoing work are not guaranteed.  Specific project timelines, onboarding requirements, and additional details will be communicated as they are confirmed.  **Bring Your Legal & Regulatory Expertise to the Future of AI**  Your knowledge of legal systems, regulatory frameworks, compliance practices, and legal research can help improve how AI interprets and presents complex legal information.  If you have Legal & Regulatory expertise and relevant knowledge of Mainland China's or Spain's legal environments, we encourage you to apply.  Join Volga Partners and help shape the future of AI in Legal & Regulatory Services! ## Requirements **Key Responsibilities**  As a Legal & Regulatory SME – AI Evaluator, you'll apply your professional expertise to assess specialized legal information and help ensure AI-generated outputs are accurate, relevant, and legally sound.  Your responsibilities may include:  - Evaluate Legal & Regulatory Content: Review AI-generated legal explanations, regulatory interpretations, compliance-related information, and legal documentation for factual accuracy, completeness, and consistency.  - Assess Legal Reasoning: Examine legal conclusions, regulatory interpretations, and analytical explanations for accuracy and alignment with applicable laws and established legal principles.  - Verify Authoritative Sources: Research and validate legal information using legislation, official regulatory guidance, government resources, and credible legal references.  - Identify Errors & Inconsistencies: Recognize inaccurate legal statements, unsupported interpretations, missing regulatory requirements, and potential compliance concerns.  - Apply Jurisdiction-Specific Knowledge: Evaluate content against the legal systems, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements of Mainland China or Spain.  - Review Output Quality: Assess completed work against project-specific instructions, evaluation criteria, and established quality standards.  - Provide Structured Feedback: Clearly document findings, explain legal or regulatory inaccuracies, and recommend appropriate corrections supported by authoritative references.  - Complete Independent Evaluations: Perform assigned reviews through designated online platforms while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and established deadlines.  **Required Qualifications**  - Approximately 3–5 years of relevant professional experience in legal services, regulatory compliance, legal research, corporate law, commercial law, or a closely related specialization.  - Relevant academic qualifications in Law, Legal Studies, Business Law, Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, or a related discipline.  - Demonstrated professional experience or relevant education involving Mainland China's legal or regulatory environment, or professional experience involving Spain's legal or regulatory environment.  - Strong understanding of applicable laws, regulatory frameworks, compliance requirements, or legal procedures within the relevant market.  - Experience interpreting legal documentation, evaluating regulatory information, and identifying inaccuracies or unsupported conclusions.  - Demonstrated ability to research and validate legal information using authoritative sources.  - Strong written English communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain legal findings and regulatory assessments. All project tasks will be conducted in English.  - Strong attention to detail and the ability to evaluate complex legal information objectively.  - Comfortable using digital documentation, legal research resources, and web-based platforms.  - Ability to work independently, follow detailed evaluation guidelines, and consistently meet quality standards.  - Must meet the geographic eligibility requirements for the applicable market.  **Preferred Qualifications**  - Experience working in legal practice, corporate legal departments, regulatory compliance, legal consulting, or regulatory advisory services.  - Experience reviewing legislation, legal opinions, contracts, compliance documentation, or regulatory guidance.  - Familiarity with Mainland Chinese or Spanish regulatory authorities and legal requirements.  - Professional experience involving international legal matters or cross-border regulatory activities.  - Experience conducting legal research, document review, compliance assessments, or regulatory analysis.  - Experience identifying legal inconsistencies, evaluating regulatory risks, or reviewing legal documentation for accuracy.  - Previous exposure to AI-assisted legal research, legal technology, quality assurance, or AI content evaluation.  Retired legal and regulatory professionals with relevant experience are welcome to apply.  Prior AI evaluation experience is beneficial but not required.  **What Makes a Strong Candidate?**  Ideal candidates combine legal or regulatory expertise with strong analytical judgment and the ability to evaluate complex information accurately.  **Strong candidates typically have:**  - Independently reviewed legal documents, regulatory guidance, compliance materials, or legal research.  - Applied legal reasoning to identify inaccuracies, unsupported interpretations, or missing regulatory considerations.  - Conducted legal research using credible government, statutory, and regulatory sources.  - Interpreted laws, regulations, or compliance requirements within their relevant jurisdiction.  - Clearly communicated complex legal findings and supported conclusions with authoritative references.  - Demonstrated sound professional judgment, attention to detail, and consistent quality standards.  - Worked independently while maintaining confidentiality and meeting established deadlines.