Legal Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Hong Kong, Taiwan & Malaysia
About this role
Work Location: Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Malaysia, remote
Engagement Model: Freelancer / Independent Contractor
Project Duration: 3 months (with potential extension)
Work Schedule: Flexible hours, based on the applicant's availability
Language Skills Required: English plus relevant local language preferred
DataForce by TransPerfect is seeking experienced Legal Subject Matter Experts based in Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Malaysia with expertise in commercial law, financial regulation, and corporate advisory matters.
Main Responsibilities
Provide legal expertise in commercial, corporate, and financial regulatory matters.
Research legislation, regulations, regulatory guidance, and relevant judicial decisions.
Review corporate documents, commercial contracts, financial regulatory materials, and advisory documentation.
Annotate and validate jurisdiction-specific legal datasets.
Evaluate AI-generated legal responses for accuracy, legal reasoning, and jurisdictional relevance.
Verify legal citations and regulatory references.
Draft or review legal memoranda, commercial provisions, and structured legal analyses.
Collaborate with AI teams to design prompts and evaluation frameworks.
Role Requirements
Licensed Attorney, JD/LL.M. equivalent graduate, Senior Legal Researcher, or experienced Paralegal.
Minimum 3+ years of relevant legal experience.
Strong expertise in commercial law, corporate advisory, or financial regulation.
Professional English proficiency.
Cantonese or Mandarin preferred for Hong Kong.
Mandarin preferred for Taiwan.
Malay and/or Mandarin is beneficial for Malaysia.
Strong legal reasoning, research, statutory analysis, and drafting capabilities.
Familiarity with Generative AI and legal technology is a plus.
DataForce by TransPerfect is part of the TransPerfect family of companies, the world’s largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business.
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