UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Principal / Senior / Legal Advisor (UK‑based candidates only)
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Role nature: Volunteer
Location: Home‑based (remote)
The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteers‑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 Legal Advisor volunteers to join our Director‑General’s Office (Legal Advisory Section). The ideal candidate is driven and experienced, and looking to make a difference in international climate change governance. The successful candidate will provide expert and strategic legal advice to the Director‑General, Chief of Staff, Company Secretary, and 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.
Responsibilities
* Managing the Legal Advisory Section and supervising legal advisors
* 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
* Advise members on legal issues and risks, including corporate and charity governance, fundraising, marketing, competition, data protection, trademarks, copyright, defamation, and litigation matters, etc.
Core competencies
* Strong analytical and research skills including critical thinking, organizational and problem‑solving skills
* Effective interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to work well within a team and individually
* Seeking a complementary range of specialisms (charity, commercial, corporate, contract, employment, litigation, and others)
Requirements
Skills & Abilities
* Excellent English writing skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
* Proven ability to effectively multitask and prioritise work
* Excellent problem‑solving skills
* Excellent attention to detail and a proactive attitude are indispensable skills required for this role
General & Specialist Knowledge
* Excellent use of Microsoft Office 365 suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential
* Some knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology preferred
Education & Training
* Minimum requirement: Bachelor’s degree / Postgraduate degree in Law (e.g. LLB or GDL)
* Qualified solicitor/barrister in the UK with some post‑qualification experience in either private practice or in‑house (preferably some in‑house experience)
* Minimum 3 years post‑qualification experience for Senior Legal Advisor
* Minimum 7 years post‑qualification experience for Principal Legal Advisor
Relevant Experience
* Proven general counsel experience in a not‑for‑profit environment
* Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, contract law, employment law, litigation, etc.)
* In‑depth understanding of how legal issues affect organisations
* Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives
* Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders
* Experience working independently and with teams to drive forward blockchain‑related projects using own initiative
Benefits
* You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette
* Your mind will be mentally stimulated, providing a sense of purpose
* You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you 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
Selection Process
As a voluntary organisation we consider inexperienced candidates who can demonstrate the required skills. The selection process:
1. Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple‑choice questions)
2. Section B: Situational Judgement Test (20 multiple‑choice questions)
3. Section C: In‑Tray Exercise (open‑ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role)
4. Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Volunteer
Location
Home‑based (Remote)
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