Legal Intern

Description and Objectives

• The Legal Intern will provide support to the legal team by conducting research, reviewing policies, and assessing legal frameworks with a focus on health, education, policy and human rights law.
• The role requires a keen interest in data protection and privacy laws. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in data protection compliance, privacy policy drafting, and regulatory research while supporting the organization in navigating data protection frameworks.
• It also requires interest in policy development, legal research, and analysis of laws and policies relating to health, education, human rights, social justice, and related areas.
• The candidate will contribute to projects that review and shape laws and policies to align with best practices and international human rights standards.

Technical Responsibilities
Data Protection and Privacy Compliance:

• Assist in reviewing and drafting privacy policies, data sharing agreements, and consent forms.
• Support the legal team in ensuring compliance with applicable data protection laws and regulations
• Support in the conduct of data audits to ensure organizational data processing activities align with regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and organize records of data protection cases, agreements, and compliance documentation.
• Assist in handling data subject access requests (DSARs) and other data-related queries.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to develop awareness materials and training sessions for staff on data protection practices.

Legal Research:

• Conduct in-depth legal research on national and international laws, policies, and best practices, particularly related to health, education, international development and human rights
• Review existing legal frameworks and policies to assess compliance with human rights  standards
• Assist in the identification of gaps in existing policies and suggest areas for reform

Policy Review & Analysis:

• Analyse laws, regulations and policies, with an emphasis on their impact on development and human rights
• Draft reports, briefs, and legal opinions on policy implications and legal reforms 
• Support the development of new policy proposals that align with human rights principles

Legal Documentation and support:

• Support the drafting of legal documents, contracts and policy papers
• Assist in reviewing legal submissions to ensure they meet required standards
• Provide support on other legal and compliance matters related to corporate governance or intellectual property.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Liaise with external stakeholders, including human rights organizations, government agencies, and international bodies, to gather information and collaborate on legal and policy reforms
• Attend relevant meetings, forums, and workshops to represent the legal team and gather insights on emerging issues

General Legal Support:

• Provide administrative and legal support to the legal team as needed
• Assist in preparing materials for legal training sessions or presentations
• Stay updated on emerging human rights trends and legislative changes.

Requirements
Required Competencies:
Core requirements:

• Demonstrated interest in policy review and development, data protection, and human rights advocacy;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team;
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to upholding high ethical standards;
• Compelling evidence of interest in and commitment to the mission of SCIDaR;
• Fast learner, open to learning from peers, subordinates and supervisors collaboratively and at a rapid pace.

Terms of Appointment

• This is an internship position based at SCIDaR headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Important Information

• Information Security Management System Responsibilities: All employees are responsible for supporting and maintaining the organization’s information security posture by adhering to established security policies, participating in mandatory training, safeguarding data and systems, promptly reporting security incidents or suspicious activities, and applying best practices in the secure use of technology and information handling.
• Non-acceptance of compensation for recruitment: SCIDaR neither requires nor accepts any form of payment or compensation from candidates in connection with its
• recruitment or selection processes. If you are approached by anyone requesting payment on behalf of SCIDaR, please report it immediately to: [email protected] . Any such requests are fraudulent and not authorized by the organization.
• Equal employment opportunity statement: SCIDaR is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, colour, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status,
• genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

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