Blockchain & Climate Institute

Blockchain & Climate Institute Enabling technology driven solutions to enhance climate actions ⛓️ 🌍 Volunteer led, think and do tank. Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is a not for profit volunteers led entity combining the functions of a think and ...

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UNPAID VOLUNTEER - General Counsel

2 weeks, 6 days ago

United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Malta, Hong Kong

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Blockchain & Climate Institute

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Description

Manage the Legal Advisory and Governance Section and supervise senior and junior legal advisors.
Provide expert legal advice to the Director-General and BCI divisions on organizational obligations and operations.
Assess legal risks and help minimize exposure across employment, contract, privacy, competition, and related legal areas.
Support the development and review of internal governance policies and assess the impact of external factors.
Draft legal opinions, memoranda, and briefing documents.
Formulate terms and formalities for settling disputes.
Monitor implementation of legal clauses and related obligations.
Advise members on legal issues involving corporate and charity governance, fundraising, marketing, data protection, trademarks, copyright, defamation, and litigation matters.
Evaluate multiple inputs and impacts when advising on decisions or courses of action.

Requirements

Formal/professional legal education such as an LLB or GDL.
Qualified solicitor or barrister in the UK.
Minimum of 10 years’ post-qualification experience in private practice or in-house roles.
At least some in-house experience is highly preferable.
Proven general counsel experience in a not-for-profit environment.
Broad legal knowledge covering areas such as corporate, contract, employment, and litigation law.
Strong understanding of how legal issues affect organizations and ability to develop legal strategy and objectives.
Experience building constructive relationships with stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively on blockchain-related projects using own initiative.
Excellent English writing skills and strong interpersonal, communication, multitasking, prioritization, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail abilities.
Excellent use of Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology is preferred.

Benefits

Volunteering with BCI offers professional development and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to climate and emerging technology work.
The role provides mental stimulation and a sense of purpose.
You will gain real-world experience at the intersection of climate and emerging technologies.
The opportunity supports professional networking and career development.
You can build long-lasting professional relationships with colleagues and peers.
The organization emphasizes work aligned with environmental good and global climate action.

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