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Sovereign Debt Forum Research Assistant
Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. Gather full-text sovereign debt contracts .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in contract analysis and research methodologies, with a strong understanding of non-US legal systems. Proficient in managing datasets and delivering accurate reports while collaborating effectively within a research team.
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Contract AnalysisResearch ProcessesData ManagementVerbal CommunicationMicrosoft Office
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Hard Skills
Contract AnalysisData ManagementResearch MethodologiesAnalytical SkillsAttention to Detail
Soft Skills
Collaborative AttitudeOrganizational SkillsAdaptabilitySelf-MotivationEffective Communication
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft Excel
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeJDLLM
Industry Keywords
Sovereign DebtLegal SystemResearch EnvironmentData RepositoryDomestic Borrowing Frameworks
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Gather full-text sovereign debt contracts
- Tag key clauses in sovereign debt contracts
- Gather information about domestic borrowing frameworks in different jurisdictions
- Assist implementation of subsequent phases of the #PDIP initiative
- Report directly to the SDF Co-Director, Head of Research and SDF Fellow at the Law Center
- Work remotely with a team of 2–5 other research assistants
- Support the Sovereign Debt Forum’s open-source sovereign debt data repository and capacity-building platform
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree required
- JD, LLM and/or other graduate training strongly preferred
- Law practice and/or management experience strongly preferred
- Experience with contract analysis
- Familiarity with the legal system of a non-US jurisdiction
- Analytical, written and verbal communication, and organizational skills
- Collaborative attitude and ability to adapt to the challenges of an ambitious start-up
- Understanding of research processes and appropriate research protocols
- Experience planning and delivering work allocation to agreed timescales and quality standards
- Experience in a research environment
- Experience working with a collaborative team to achieve a common goal/objective
- Experience maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
- Experience collating, maintaining and deploying datasets to produce, interpret and present data reports and analysis
- Effective verbal communication skills
- Experience using Microsoft Office packages, including Word and Excel
- Advanced IT, numeracy and analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the research program
- Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision
- Resume required for each position of interest
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Tuition assistance
- Work-life balance benefits
- Employee discounts
- Voluntary insurance options
- Professional development opportunities
- Community involvement opportunities
- Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities