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 - Principal / Senior / Legal Advisor / Assistant (Asia Pacific)

2 months, 4 weeks ago

India, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Hong Kong

Freelance

Senior

Legal Counsel

Legal

Blockchain

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Blockchain & Climate Institute

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Description

Provide legal advice on BCI’s organizational matters, operations, and legal risk exposure.
Draft legal opinions, memoranda, and briefing documents.
Support the formulation and review of internal governance policies.
Evaluate multiple inputs and impacts when advising on decisions or courses of action.
Formulate and support the settlement of disputes and related formalities.
Monitor the implementation of legal clauses and related obligations.
Advise on legal issues involving charity and corporate governance, fundraising, marketing, competition, data protection, trademarks, copyright, defamation, and litigation.
Provide legal insights on the use of blockchain and emerging technologies in climate action initiatives.
Collaborate with BCI divisions and stakeholders across legal and governance matters.

Requirements

Volunteer role based in a home-based setting.
Excellent English writing skills and the ability to communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to build effective working relationships and work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries.
Proven ability to multitask, prioritize work effectively, and maintain excellent attention to detail.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, research, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
Proactive attitude and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Excellent use of Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneDrive.
Foreign language skills such as Mandarin or Thai are preferred.
Some knowledge of climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology is preferred.
Degree in Law for the Legal Assistant level.
Qualified lawyer admitted in an Asian country, preferably Hong Kong or Singapore, for Legal Advisor and above.
Post-qualification experience required by level: some experience for Legal Advisor, at least 3 years for Senior Legal Advisor, and at least 7 years for Principal Legal Advisor.
At least some in-house experience is highly preferable.
Proven experience in a not-for-profit environment.
Broad legal knowledge in corporate, contract, employment, and litigation matters.
Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives.
Experience building constructive stakeholder relationships.
Experience working independently and with teams on blockchain-related projects.

Benefits

Meaningful volunteer experience at the intersection of climate change and emerging technologies.
Opportunity to learn or hone skills in research, presentation, writing, and professional etiquette.
Career development through professional connections and real-world experience.
Chance to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on environmental good.
Opportunity to build long-lasting professional relationships.
Inclusive selection process that considers candidates with limited prior experience if they demonstrate the required skills.
Online recruitment process, including phone screening and interviews.

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