Legal Intern, Labor law

\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho we are is what we do.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eDeel is the all-in-one payroll and HR platform for global teams. Our vision is to unlock global opportunity for every person, team, and business. Built for the way the world works today, Deel combines HRIS, payroll, compliance, benefits, performance, and equipment management into one seamless platform. With AI-powered tools and a fully owned payroll infrastructure, Deel supports every worker type in 150+ countries—helping businesses scale smarter, faster, and more compliantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eAmong the largest globally distributed companies in the world, our team of 6,000 spans more than 100 countries, speaks 74 languages, and brings a connected and dynamic culture that drives continuous learning and innovation for our customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003cstrong\u003eWhy should you be part of our success story?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eAs the fastest-growing Software as a Service (SaaS) company in history, Deel is transforming how global talent connects with world-class companies – breaking down borders that have traditionally limited both hiring and career opportunities. We're not just building software; we're creating the infrastructure for the future of work, enabling a more diverse and inclusive global economy. In 2024 alone, we paid $11.2 billion to workers in nearly 100 currencies and provided healthcare and benefits to workers in 109 countries—ensuring people get paid and protected, no matter where they are.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eOur momentum is reflected in our achievements and customer satisfaction: CNBC Disruptor 50,  Forbes Cloud 100, Deloitte Fast 500, and repeated recognition on Y Combinator’s top companies list – all while maintaining a 4.83 average rating from 15,000 reviews across G2, Trustpilot, Captera, Apple and Google.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYour experience at Deel will be a career accelerator. At the forefront of the global work revolution, you'll tackle complex challenges that impact millions of people's working lives. With our momentum—backed by a $12 billion valuation and $1 B in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just over five years—you'll drive meaningful impact while building expertise that makes you a sought-after leader in the transformation of global work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003cbr /\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe 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\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"http://www.myopencourt.org\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https://lab.deel.com/misclassification-quiz\\"\u003e\u003c\/u\u003eDeel Lab’s AI Compliance Tools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponsibilities \u003cbr /\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eYou will work with the research team at Queen’s University as a Legal Intern 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eFinally, 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eWorker Classification\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eLegal status of contractors and employees engaged through Employer of Record services\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eCollective bargaining rights for contractors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eGlobal pension system for contractors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eSocial security and healthcare benefits for contractors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eLegal remote-work issues\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eValue of remote work\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQualifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eCompleted law school or are currently enrolled in law school\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYou have great attention to detail and organizational skills\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eStrong understanding of the local Vietnamese Legal system \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eExperience with legal and policy research\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYou will be proactive, autonomous, resilient, adaptable, eager to continually learn and develop professionally\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYou will be able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eYou have outstanding writing skills in English \u0026amp; Vietnamese language \u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eKnowledge of labor law would be appreciated\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Rewards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eOur 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003cstrong\u003eSome things you’ll enjoy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eStock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eAdditional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eThe flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eUnless otherwise agreed, we will communicate with job applicants using Deel-specific emails, which include @\u003c\/em\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"http://deel.com\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003edeel.com\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e and other acquired company emails like @\u003c/em\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"http://payspace.com\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003epayspace.com\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e and @\u003c/em\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"http://paygroup.com\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003epaygroup.com\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e. You can view the most up-to-date job listings at Deel by visiting\u003c/em\u003e\u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https://www.deel.com/careers\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003eour careers page\u003c\/u\u003e\u003em\u003e.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eDeel is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects different abilities, backgrounds, beliefs, experiences, identities and perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eDeel will provide accommodation on request throughout the recruitment, selection and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation, please inform our Talent Acquisition Team at recruiting@deel.com of the nature of the accommodation that you may require, to ensure your equal participation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eWe use Covey as part of our hiring and\/or promotional processes. As part of the evaluation process, we provide Covey with job requirements and candidate-submitted applications. Certain features of the platform may qualify it as an Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) under applicable regulations. For positions in New York City, our use of Covey complies with NYC Local Law 144.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eWe began using Covey Scout for Inbound https://getcovey.com/product/covey-scout-ai on March 30, 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"min-height:1.5em\"\u003eFor more information about our data protection practices, please visit our Privacy Policy https://www.deel.com/legal/privacy-policy/. 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