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The Conflict Analytics Lab at Queen’s and the Deel Inc invite applications for a Research and Policy Associate. In collaboration with the Conflict Analytics Lab at Queen’s University, Deel Lab brings experts, technology, and data together to contribute to today's discussion around the future of global employment policy. The position will be under the supervision of Professor Samuel Dahan, Deel Lab policy experts, and industry partners. They contribute to the creation of legal AI technologies such as 

Deel Lab’s AI Compliance Tools

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Responsibilities
You will 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. You will be assisting 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.

Finally, you will 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

Qualifications

• 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

• Knowledge of labor law would be appreciated

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all. 

Some things you’ll enjoy

• 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