Legal Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Germany & Switzerland

Work Location: Germany or Switzerland, 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: German

DataForce by TransPerfect is seeking experienced German-speaking Legal Subject Matter Experts with expertise in corporate law, labour law, administrative law, and regulatory compliance in Germany and/or Switzerland.

Main Responsibilities

• Analyze corporate, employment, administrative, and regulatory matters.

• Research applicable statutes, case law, regulations, administrative decisions, and legal guidance.

• Review contracts, corporate documentation, employment-related materials, and regulatory filings.

• Annotate and validate German-language legal datasets.

• Evaluate AI-generated legal reasoning for jurisdictional and linguistic accuracy.

• Verify citations, legal terminology, and statutory interpretations.

• Draft or evaluate legal summaries, memoranda, contractual provisions, and legal opinions.

• Support AI prompt design and model evaluation.

Role Requirements

• Rechtsanwalt, Swiss-qualified lawyer, JD/LL.M. equivalent graduate, Senior Legal Researcher, or experienced Paralegal.

• Minimum 3+ years of relevant legal experience.

• Strong expertise in German and/or Swiss corporate, labour, administrative, or regulatory law.

• Professional fluency in German.

• Strong legal drafting and research skills.

• English proficiency preferred.

• Familiarity with German-language legal databases and research platforms.

• Generative AI experience 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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