Intern

Summary

Join Deel and the Conflict Analytics Lab at Queen's University as a Research and Policy Associate! This 4-5 week (160-200 hour) position involves collaborating with a research team to produce publications on labor and employment laws. You will assist in developing legal compliance technology, drafting reports, conducting case law annotation, and consulting on dispute resolution. The role requires working with Deel Lab experts and utilizing modern research methods in legal and policy research, focusing on worker classification, contractor legal status, collective bargaining rights, global pension systems, social security and healthcare benefits for contractors, and legal remote work issues. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to publications and the development of legal AI technologies. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Professor Samuel Dahan, Deel Lab policy experts, and industry partners.

Requirements

• Completed law school or are currently enrolled in law school
• You have great attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong understanding of the local Legal system from at least one of the following countries: Nigeria or Egypt
• Experience with legal and policy research
• You will be proactive, autonomous, resilient, adaptable, eager to continually learn and develop professionally
• You will be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• You have outstanding writing skills in English & language of the relevant jurisdiction

Responsibilities

• Work with the research team at Queen’s University as a Research Associate for 4-5 weeks or 160 - 200 hours to produce publications related to labor and employment laws
• Assist with the development of legal compliance technology including, but not limited to, drafting reports on legal doctrines, conducting annotation of case law, and to consult on key legal questions in the dispute resolution process
• Work with the Deel Lab’s experts as needs may arise and will use modern research methods in legal and policy research – including empirical methods – to approach research problems and advances in the following areas, in the context of the legal system: Worker Classification, Legal status of contractors and employees engaged through Employer of Record services, Collective bargaining rights for contractors, Global pension system for contractors, Social security and healthcare benefits for contractors, Legal remote-work issues, Value of remote work

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of labor law would be appreciated

Benefits

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access