[Remote] Legal Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DataForce by TransPerfect is seeking experienced Legal Subject Matter Experts (SME) with sharp analytical skills and a deep understanding of legal frameworks to join their AI training and model development team. The role involves serving as the primary legal authority during AI model training, developing legal knowledge bases, and ensuring the accuracy and compliance of AI outputs.ResponsibilitiesServe as the primary legal authority during the training and fine-tuning of AI models, ensuring all outputs adhere to legal standards and correct terminologyDevelop knowledge bases, legal taxonomies, and ontologies that reflect multi-jurisdictional standards and complex legal hierarchiesAnnotate, label, and validate datasets with specific legal knowledge (e.g., case law citations, statutory interpretations, and contractual clauses)Collaborate with AI/ML engineers to design training data strategies and prompt engineering techniques specifically tailored for legal reasoning and draftingProvide expert feedback on model outputs, identifying "hallucinations," legal inaccuracies, or ambiguities to improve the model’s reliability in high-stakes environmentsPartner with product teams to align AI capabilities with legal objectives, such as reducing discovery timelines or automating risk assessmentStay current with emerging trends in LegalTech and AI-related regulations to ensure ethical and compliant model implementationSkillsJuris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LLM) from an accredited law school. Active bar membership is a plus10–20 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 requirementsExceptional writing and verbal skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical AI teams and legal stakeholdersFamiliarity with legal tech stacks such as CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management), eDiscovery platforms, or legal research databases (Westlaw/LexisNexis)Awareness of ethical Generative AI practices, including bias detection and responsible data usageFamiliarity with Generative AI concepts, prompt engineering, and data preparationCompany OverviewTransPerfect is a language services company offering multilingual translation and interpreting solutions to multinational businesses. It was founded in 1992, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.transperfect.com.Company H1B SponsorshipTransPerfect has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 3 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 4 in 2021, 3 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.