AI GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANT (LEGAL AFFAIRS) (1)

Duties and Responsibilities

Core Accountabilities
1. Legal Research & Policy Development
Regulatory Analysis: Conduct rigorous research into evolving legal frameworks, AI governance, and cybersecurity laws to advise the Centre on compliance and risk.
Publication: Draft and publish policy briefs, whitepapers, and legal opinions on algorithmic accountability, digital rights, and the ethical deployment of AI.

Grant Support: contribute to research grant proposals by drafting regulatory impact assessments and compliance frameworks.

2. Compliance, IP & Commercial Support
IP Management: Oversee the documentation and protection of the Centre’s Intellectual Property (IP) and innovation pipeline.

Project Compliance: Collaborate with ML Engineers to ensure datasets and models adhere to copyright laws, informed consent, and data privacy standards.
Commercial Agreements: Assist in drafting and reviewing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), and service contracts for industry partners.

3. Capacity Building & Advisory
Tech-Legal Translation: Work within interdisciplinary teams to translate complex legal requirements into technical specifications for software developers.
Training: Facilitate workshops and seminars on "AI Ethics and Law" for staff, students, and external stakeholders.
Monitoring: Maintain internal compliance checklists and track international regulatory changes to ensure CAIST remains ahead of the curve.