Law Clerk

Company Description Middle East Insights (MEI) is a volunteer-driven platform dedicated to advancing informed understanding and thought leadership on key issues related to the Middle East and West Asia. The organization focuses on politics, society, culture, economics, and international relations, connecting academic scholarship with practical policy-making. MEI promotes knowledge through research publications, articles, and reports, and fosters dialogue via webinars, panel discussions, and conferences with global experts. It also offers educational programs and training to develop analytical skills and engage a broad community of scholars, students, policymakers, and interested individuals. Team members join a mission-oriented environment focused on building the next generation of informed global citizens and leaders.
Role Description The Law Clerk is a full-time remote role responsible for supporting MEI’s legal and policy-related work on Middle Eastern and West Asian affairs. Day-to-day tasks include conducting legal and policy research, analyzing legislation and international instruments, and preparing legal memoranda, briefs, and other documents relevant to MEI’s publications and programs. The Law Clerk will assist in drafting and reviewing contracts, agreements, and organizational policies, ensuring alignment with applicable legal frameworks. The role also involves contributing to written reports and articles, collaborating with researchers and subject-matter experts, and participating in webinars or educational initiatives where legal insights are required. The Law Clerk is expected to manage deadlines independently while coordinating with a distributed, volunteer-driven team.
Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law, with knowledge of public international law, comparative law, or Middle Eastern legal systems.
• Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation, including drafting memoranda, contracts, policy documents, and legal analyses.
• Excellent Research and Writing skills, with the ability to synthesize complex legal and policy information into clear, structured outputs.
• Effective Communication skills, including the ability to collaborate in a remote setting and present legal findings to non-specialist audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent; advanced studies (LLM, JD, or similar) in international law, human rights, or related fields are an asset.
• Demonstrated interest in Middle East and West Asia politics, law, and international relations; prior experience with policy research or think tanks is beneficial.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with attention to detail and commitment to high-quality, ethical work.
• Comfort working in a volunteer-driven, mission-focused environment and collaborating across diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.