Research and Policy Associate (Intern)

Employment Type: Intern Location Type: Remote

About Deel

Deel 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.

Among 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.

Why Deel?

As 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.

Our 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, Capterra, Apple and Google.

Your 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.

Position Overview

The Conflict Analytics Lab at Queen’s and 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.

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 and conducting annotation of case law.
• Consult on key legal questions in the dispute resolution process.
• Work with Deel Lab’s experts as needs may arise.
• 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 currently enrolled in law school.
• 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.