Subject Matter Expert: Legal & Regulatory Research (Remote Advisory)
Prolific · France
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $170,000 / year
- France
Job highlights
- Provide expert legal/regulatory research analysis.
- Review lengthy legal and regulatory documents.
- Offer knowledge-based answers for AI research.
- Validate accuracy of B2B research outputs.
- Work on ad hoc, flexible project basis.
About the role
About Prolific
Prolific is building the biggest pool of quality human data in the world. Over 35,000 AI developers, researchers, and organizations use Prolific to gather data from paid study participants with a wide variety of experiences, knowledge, and skills.
The Opportunity
We are inviting qualified Legal Professionals and senior Paralegals to join Prolific’s network of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Our clients conduct high-stakes B2B and AI research that requires the nuance and precision of a legal mind.
Please note: Joining the network grants you eligibility for specialized projects. While we have ongoing requirements, project volume is ad hoc, and access is based on specific client needs and your professional profile. You will be asked to provide your LinkedIn profile URL when joining the waitlist so we can verify your experience.
What you’ll be doing
- High-level document analysis: Reviewing 200–300 page legal or regulatory filings.
- Expert-led inquiry: Providing knowledge-based answers that tie your domain expertise back to specific document content.
- Quality assurance: Validating the professional accuracy of B2B research outputs.
What you’ll bring
- Active professional credentials: Must be a fully qualified legal professional or senior paralegal with a valid license or registration number.
- Analytical stamina: Ability to parse complex, long-form documents with high accuracy.
- On-call flexibility: Interest in ad hoc, project-based work that fits around your primary professional commitments.
Please note that you must be new to Prolific to sign up successfully. If you already have a Prolific account, there is no need to register again; simply ensure your profile is up to date to be eligible for opportunities.
Why Prolific is a great platform to join as an expert participant
Joining our platform as a participant will give you the chance to influence the AI models of the future. Once you pass our assessment, you can join Prolific in just 15 minutes and start enjoying competitive pay rates, flexible hours, and the ability to work from home. We've built a unique platform that connects researchers and companies with a global pool of participants, enabling the collection of high-quality, ethically sourced human behavioral data and feedback. This data is the cornerstone of developing more accurate, nuanced, and aligned AI systems. We believe that the next leap in AI capabilities won't come solely from scaling existing models, but from integrating diverse human perspectives and behaviors into AI development. By providing this crucial human data infrastructure, Prolific is positioning itself at the forefront of the next wave of AI innovation – one that reflects the breadth and the best of humanity.
Key skills/competency
- Legal Research
- Regulatory Analysis
- Document Review
- Subject Matter Expertise
- AI Research
- B2B Research
- Legal Professional
- Senior Paralegal
- Data Analysis
- Quality Assurance
Skills & topics
- Legal Research
- Regulatory Analysis
- Subject Matter Expert
- SME
- Lawyer
- Paralegal
- AI Research
- B2B Research
- Remote
- Freelance
How to get hired
- Update your LinkedIn profile: Ensure it highlights legal/regulatory expertise for eligibility checks.
- Understand Prolific's mission: Align your application with their AI data collection goals.
- Prepare for document analysis: Be ready to demonstrate ability to parse complex legal filings.
- Highlight on-call flexibility: Emphasize your availability for ad hoc project work.
- Check eligibility: Ensure you are new to Prolific and meet credential requirements.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the eligibility requirements for the Legal & Regulatory Research SME role at Prolific?
- To be eligible for this Legal & Regulatory Research Subject Matter Expert role at Prolific, you must be a fully qualified legal professional or a senior paralegal with a valid license or registration number. Additionally, applicants must have a LinkedIn profile for an eligibility check and be new to the Prolific platform.
- How often will I receive projects as a Legal & Regulatory Research SME for Prolific?
- Project volume as a Legal & Regulatory Research Subject Matter Expert at Prolific is ad hoc and based on specific client needs and your professional profile. There is no guaranteed consistent flow of work, but opportunities arise based on demand.
- What kind of legal documents will I be analyzing for Prolific's clients?
- As a Legal & Regulatory Research SME at Prolific, you will be analyzing high-level legal or regulatory filings, typically ranging from 200 to 300 pages in length.
- What is the hourly rate for a Legal & Regulatory Research SME at Prolific?
- The hourly rate for a Subject Matter Expert in Legal & Regulatory Research at Prolific is $170+ per hour, with screening compensation at £9.00 per hour for a brief eligibility check.
- Can I apply for this role if I already have a Prolific account?
- No, you must be new to Prolific to sign up successfully for this role. If you already have an account, you do not need to register again; instead, ensure your existing profile is up to date to be considered for opportunities.
- What is the primary goal of the research conducted through Prolific?
- The primary goal of the research conducted through Prolific is to gather high-quality human data to help AI developers, researchers, and organizations build better AI models and systems.
- What is expected of me after I am selected for a project?
- Once selected for a project as a Legal & Regulatory Research SME, you will be expected to perform high-level document analysis, provide expert-led inquiry by answering questions based on document content, and conduct quality assurance to validate research outputs.