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Summer Research Associate - Pakistan

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Pakistan
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Job Description

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Deel and our family of growing companies are made up of global teams dedicated to helping businesses hire anyone, anywhere, easily.

The team comprises over three thousand self-driven individuals spanning over 100 countries, and our unified yet diverse culture keeps us continually learning and innovating the platform and products for customers.

Companies should be able to hire the best talent anywhere in the world, so we are building the best platform to make that a reality. Our market-leading technology, expertise, and global team are crucial to the platform’s success. We deliver the best products and features in our space, enabling millions of jobs worldwide and connecting the global workforce with the best companies and opportunities.

Why should you be part of our success story?

A 30-mile hiring radius should no longer dictate how companies hire because exceptional talent lives everywhere. Deel sees a world without hiring borders and endless talent that pairs perfect candidates with great companies.

We offer global teams all the tools they need to hire, onboard, manage, pay, and scale at full speed. We aim to foster a diverse global economy by building a generational platform that seamlessly connects companies with talent worldwide.

After our successful Series D in 2021, we raised another $50M in 2023, doubling our valuation to $12B. There’s never been a more exciting time to join Deel — the international payroll and compliance market leader.

Responsibilities:
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 asDeel Lab’s AI Compliance Tools.

What you will do:
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

Requirements:

  • Completed law school or are currently enrolled in law school

  • You have great attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Strong understanding of the Pakistan Legal system

  • 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 & Urdu

  • 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

  • Provided computer equipment tailored to your role

  • 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 WeWork access where available

At Deel, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that values diversity and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy or maternity or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Unless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @deel.com and other acquired company emails like @payspace.com and @paygroup.com. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting our careers page.

Advice from our career coach

As a potential applicant for the Research and Policy Associate position at Deel, you should know that this role involves collaborating with the Conflict Analytics Lab at Queen's University to contribute to global employment policy discussions. To stand out as an applicant:

  • Highlight any experience or education related to legal and policy research, as well as your understanding of labor law.
  • Showcase your attention to detail, organizational skills, and outstanding writing abilities in English and Urdu.
  • Demonstrate your ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
  • Emphasize your proactive and autonomous work style, along with your eagerness to learn and develop professionally.
  • Be prepared to discuss how you would approach research problems in areas such as worker classification, global pension systems, and remote-work issues.

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