Summer Research Associate

**Who we are and what we do**Deel is a global team that helps businesses hire anyone, anywhere, easily. Deel consists of more than two thousand self-driven individuals spanning over 100 countries. Our unified yet diverse culture keeps us continually learning and innovating the Deel platform and our 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 success of Deel’s platform. We deliver the best products and platform 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 Deel's success story?**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 last year, doubling our valuation to $12B.There’s never been a more exciting time to join Deel — the market leader in international payroll and compliance.**Responsibilities**:**What you will do**:You will work with the research team at Queen’s University as a Summer 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**:- You have at least 2 years of experience in a legal labor law firm- Completed law school or are currently enrolled in law school- You have great attention to detail and organizational skills- Strong understanding of the Legal systems and labor laws in Mexico- 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**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.At Deel, you’ll enjoy:- Computer equipment applicable to your role- Stock grant opportunities- Additional perks and benefits based upon your employment status and country- The ability to choose where you work whether it be your home, the beach, or a WeWork**At Deel, we're an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.