Rws·Recife·On-site

Brazilian Portuguese - Law & Ethics Subject Matter Expert (SME)

contract·5-10 yrs exp·Posted May 8, 2026

Job description

Project Overview

Help shape the future of AI in Brazil!

We are building a next‑generation benchmark to evaluate how well AI systems handle complex, real‑world questions in Brazilian Portuguese. This project will help improve how AI delivers accurate, reliable, and context‑aware responses for the Brazilian market.

We are seeking Brazilian Portuguese Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in Law & Ethics to create high‑quality, expert‑level question‑and‑answer content. This role goes beyond basic data labeling and requires deep domain knowledge, critical thinking, and strong writing skills to test advanced reasoning and contextual understanding in Brazilian Portuguese.

Suitable backgrounds include practicing lawyers or legal counsels with senior‑level experience; judges or former judicial clerks; legal scholars or researchers; ethics professionals or compliance officers; applied ethics specialists (including bioethics, legal ethics, or technology ethics); public policy or regulatory experts; legal advisors within government institutions or international organizations; academics or practitioners specializing in constitutional, administrative, or human‑rights law; and recognized authors or public intellectuals working in law, ethics, or public policy.

Please submit your resume/CV in English.

Project Details

Job Type: Freelance

Location: Brazil (Remote) - Open to candidates in Curitiba, Porto Alegre, Florianópolis, Belo Horizonte, Campinas, Vitória, Goiânia, Recife, Fortaleza, Natal, João Pessoa, Maceió, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília, including but not limited to

Work Schedule: Part-time (10+ hours per week), fully flexible

Rate: 36 USD/hour

Start Date: Mid-June

Duration: Approx. 2 months

We offer paid training upon hiring.

Key Responsibilities

Develop advanced, open-ended questions grounded in realistic, real-world scenarios related to law and ethics, constitutional and administrative law, human rights, public policy, professional and regulatory ethics, governance, and social justice within the Brazilian market

Provide in-depth, accurate, and well-structured answers supported by strong domain knowledge

Incorporate Brazil-specific cultural, social, and regulatory context where relevant

Design content that requires critical thinking, nuance, and multi-step reasoning

Ensure clarity, precision, and consistently high writing quality in Brazilian Portuguese

Follow detailed project guidelines and meet agreed timelines and quality standards

Use of AI tools to generate answers or questions is strictly prohibited.

Requirements

Native or fluent proficiency in Brazilian Portuguese (pt-BR)

PhD in a relevant field (required)

5–10+ years of professional experience in a relevant field

Demonstrated expertise through academic background and/or industry experience

Strong analytical skills and the ability to explain complex concepts in a clear, structured manner

Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality output in a guideline-driven environment

Nice to Have

Experience with content creation, research, education, or knowledge evaluation

Familiarity with AI training, data annotation, or evaluation projects

Background in interdisciplinary work (e.g. political theory, history, moral philosophy, public policy, business or technology ethics)

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