Legal Associate

Resolve To Save Lives

. Conduct supervised legal and regulatory research and analysis in countries where RTSL supports public health initiatives, including review of laws, regulations, policies, legal authorities, and relevant international standards and instruments .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United States, United KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in legal and regulatory research, analysis, and writing, with a focus on public health policy implications. Proficient in coordinating projects and engaging with government and public sector institutions while translating complex legal issues into accessible guidance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Juris Doctor Or LLMLegal Research And AnalysisPublic Health LawProject CoordinationCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal ResearchRegulatory AnalysisPolicy AnalysisWriting SkillsAnalytical JudgmentAttention To DetailInternational Legal InstrumentsPublic Interest LawHealth Policy ImplementationComparative Legal Analysis

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCross-Cultural CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCollaborative ApproachService Orientation

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeResearch ToolsCollaboration Tools

Industry Keywords

Global HealthHealth SecurityNutritionHypertension ControlHealth TaxesEnvironmental HealthWHO InstrumentsInternational Health Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct supervised legal and regulatory research and analysis in countries where RTSL supports public health initiatives, including review of laws, regulations, policies, legal authorities, and relevant international standards and instruments
Monitor and analyze legal, regulatory, and policy developments relevant to RTSL priorities, including health security, nutrition, hypertension control, health taxes, and environmental health
Synthesize legal research into clear findings, options, and practical implications for RTSL teams, governments, and partners
Support comparative legal and policy analyses across countries and jurisdictions to identify relevant approaches, gaps, and lessons
Maintain organized and reliable legal research and reference materials
Support legal and policy technical assistance to governments, grantees, and other partners
Draft, review, and edit legal, policy, advocacy, training, and presentation materials
Contribute to legal tools, templates, guidance, and other knowledge products at country, regional, and global levels
Support workshops, trainings, and technical consultations with government and country partners
Translate complex legal and regulatory issues into clear, accessible information for public health practitioners and non-legal audiences
Coordinate with country partners, grantees, RTSL technical teams, and regional and global stakeholders
Track priority legal workstreams, country engagements, partner requests, deliverables, and deadlines
Prepare background materials, presentations, meeting materials, and concise summaries
Participate in meetings and consultations with government and partner stakeholders and document decisions, actions, and follow-up
Perform other legal, policy, research, and coordination responsibilities as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor, LLM, or equivalent degree
Minimum 2 years of relevant legal or policy experience, including experience in legal research and analysis, regulatory or policy analysis, public interest law, global health or related area(s) of legal work
Demonstrated experience in conducting legal and regulatory research, producing clear written analysis
Prior experience coordinating projects, deliverables, or partner engagements across multiple workstreams
Prior experience working with or supporting government ministries, regulatory agencies, or other public sector institutions
Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills, with close attention to legal authority, accuracy, and detail
Ability to analyze laws, regulations, policies, and international legal instruments and identify their practical implications for public health policy and implementation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal and policy issues into concise, practical, and accessible guidance for legal and non-legal audiences
Strong analytical judgment and ability to distinguish legal requirements from policy options, implementation considerations, and advocacy objectives
Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments, deadlines, and stakeholders
Ability to work independently on defined assignments while recognizing when issues require additional legal guidance or escalation
Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills and ability to work effectively with government officials, technical experts, partners, and colleagues from different professional backgrounds
Collaborative and service-oriented approach to working with multidisciplinary public health teams
Familiarity with international public health law and relevant WHO instruments, including the International Health Regulations, or demonstrated ability to develop this expertise quickly
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and other relevant research and collaboration tools
Ability to work effectively in a remote, internationally distributed organization
Candidates must be based in the US or the UK

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance for you and your dependents
Contributions toward retirement
Paid annual leave and sick leave, in addition to public holidays
Two paid, week-long organization-wide breaks at mid-year and end-of-year
Professional development and home office setup benefits
Up-to-date computer equipment