In-House Counsel (France)
Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Fixed contract
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In-House Counsel (France)
Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
Fixed contract
Sector: IT & Telecom
Experience: 6 to 10 years
Posted 1 month ago
Job description
This role is for one of our clients Compensation: $150-$160 per hour We are seeking experienced in-house legal counsel based in France to support a legal AI benchmarking initiative focused on evaluating how effectively AI systems handle real-world questions involving French law. As an expert reviewer, you will assess responses generated by two AI platforms, compare their legal reasoning and conclusions, and evaluate each response against a standardized rubric. Your professional judgment will help establish reliable benchmarks for the quality and accuracy of AI-generated legal work. Requirements Key Responsibilities - Run identical legal prompts across two AI/LLM platforms. - Review and compare AI-generated legal responses side by side. - Evaluate responses against a standardized assessment rubric. - Assess legal accuracy, reasoning quality, completeness, relevance, and practical applicability. - Identify material differences, omissions, inconsistencies, or inaccuracies between responses. - Provide concise, clear, and well-supported written feedback for each evaluation. - Apply the evaluation criteria consistently and objectively across all assigned tasks. - Complete assignments independently while adhering to project guidelines and deadlines. Requirements - 5+ years of experience as in-house legal counsel practicing in France. - Strong command of French law, particularly commercial and contract law. - Practical experience advising businesses on legal matters and evaluating real-world legal risk. - Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical judgment. - Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to explain legal conclusions clearly and concisely. - Comfortable reviewing AI-generated content and distinguishing legally sound analysis from plausible but incorrect reasoning. - Ability to work independently, follow structured evaluation rubrics, and meet established deadlines. - Professional proficiency in written English is preferred for working with project instructions and evaluation materials. Engagement Details - Initial Commitment: Approximately 10 hours - Potential: Strong opportunity for additional work based on project requirements and performance - Work Arrangement: Fully remote - Confidentiality: All project work is subject to applicable confidentiality requirements and NDA obligations. - Engagement Type: Independent contractor Equal Employment Opportunity We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request. Contract and Payment Terms - The engagement is fully remote and can be completed on a flexible schedule. - Projects may be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on project needs and performance. - Work will not require access to confidential or proprietary information belonging to any employer, client, or institution. - Payments are made weekly based on services rendered through supported payment platforms. - H-1B and STEM OPT candidates are not eligible for this opportunity at this time.