Hybrid Research Analyst, Legal

at International Centre for Tax and Development

• Job title: Research Analyst, Legal
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: CA$47,000 - CA$57,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Winnipeg, Canada

About the role

• Research Analyst focusing on legal and regulatory frameworks for sustainable mining development. Collaborates with diverse teams to ensure effective laws and policies are implemented.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with IISD staff, affiliates, partners, and consultants in the design and implementation of projects.
• Participate in project missions, arranging elements of missions as appropriate.
• Lead the organization and documentation of webinars, meetings, trainings, and public consultations as required.
• Conduct in-depth legal research on national laws, regulatory instruments, and jurisprudence, including case law from national courts and arbitral bodies.
• Undertake policy and legal review and analysis of IGF member countries’ mining-sector regulatory frameworks to support program objectives.
• Conduct primary and secondary research and write reports for the program, working with contractors as required.
• Draft research and other project outputs to the required standard, including research reports, case studies, policy briefs, training, and technical reports.
• Undertake analysis and evaluation of policies and programs, such as their objectives, impacts, and cost-efficiency, incorporating social, economic, and environmental considerations.
• Keep up to date regarding emerging issues related to the program.
• Develop evaluation criteria, methodology, and systems, and implement them in research studies.
• Participate in virtual or in-person events to disseminate research findings.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of relevant work experience in policy and/or research in the legal sector, preferably in connection with the mining or the extractives sector or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Juris Doctor (JD) or Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree.
• A master’s degree in law, policy, or a relevant field related to the mining sector is an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in legal research, project coordination and stakeholder engagement
• Proven experience in legal research
• Experience reviewing documents and synthesizing information for different purposes.
• Experience analyzing qualitative and quantitative data.
• Strong research skills and the ability to become familiar with new topics quickly.
• Superior writing skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams on joint projects.
• Fluent in English and French
• Prior experience working with Africa or in an African context an asset.

Benefits

• Candidates must hold an appropriate work authorization for locations where they expect to be based, without any sponsorship from IISD.