UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Principal L.A / Senior L.A / Legal Advisor/ Legal Assistant

Blockchain & Climate Institute/ BCI America Inc. • DE

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About The Position

The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteer-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change. We are looking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic VOLUNTEER Principal Legal Advisor / Senior Legal Advisor / Legal Advisor / Legal Assistant for Common Law Jurisdictions to join our Director-General’s Office (Legal Advisory & Governance Section). The ideal candidate is driven and experienced, and looking to make a difference in international climate change governance. The successful candidate will ultimately report to the General Counsel, and provide expert and strategic legal advice to all BCI divisions, concerning the legal obligations and operations of BCI and assist in the minimization of any legal risk exposure, including employment law, contract law, privacy law, and competition law, etc.

Requirements

• Minimum requirement: Bachelor's Degree / Postgraduate Degree in Law (e.g. LLB or GDL) for Legal Assistant
• Minimum requirement: Qualified solicitor/barrister in the UK with some post-qualification experience in either private practice or in-house for Legal Advisor
• Minimum requirement: Qualified solicitor/barrister in the UK with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in either private practice or in-house for Senior Legal Advisor
• Minimum requirement: Qualified solicitor/barrister in the UK with a minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience in either private practice or in-house for Principal Legal Advisor
• Proven experience in a not-for-profit environment
• Overall broad common law legal knowledge in relevant areas (corporate law, contract law, employment law, or litigation)
• In-depth understanding of how legal issues affect organizations
• Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives
• Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders
• Experience in working independently and with teams to drive forward blockchain-related projects using your own initiative

Nice To Haves

• Some knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology

Responsibilities

• Providing advice on legal matters
• Evaluating and weighing multiple inputs and impacts of any decision or course of action
• Supporting the formulation or review of internal governance policies and managing the impact of external factors
• Drafting legal opinions, memoranda, and briefing documents
• Formulating formalities regarding settlements of disputes
• Monitoring the implementation of the legal clauses
• Provide legal insights into the use of blockchain and emerging technologies in climate action frameworks
• Advise members on legal issues and risks, including corporate and charity governance, fundraising, marketing, competition, data protection, trademarks, copyright, defamation, and litigation matters

Benefits

• You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette
• You will gain meaningful experience that enhances both your professional skills and sense of purpose
• You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies
• Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees