Legal Research Officer - Climate Change / Emerging Tech

June 19

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BCI is the architect of a sustainable future, leveraging DLT & Blockchain technology to propel climate actions.

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Description

• THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEERING ROLE. • Role Title: Legal Research Officers (Emerging Technologies) • Role Nature: Volunteer • Location: Bonn, Germany(Home-based) • 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. • The candidates for this VOLUNTARY unpaid role should possess the required knowledge about climate change-related legislation and affinity with distributed ledger technologies, but also be motivated to accomplish BCI’s mission. • Able to develop rigorous methodologies for legal research projects, candidates are expected to conduct independent legal research and analyses, as well as engage key stakeholders, including legislators, regulators, lawyers, and policymakers, to establish strategic partnerships for accomplishing the BCI’s core mission. • With support from Members of the Regulatory Reform Working Group and under the guidance of the Head of Legal Research, Legal Research Officers are given opportunities to publish research papers and produce briefing materials for the consumption of partner governments. • Principal/Senior Legal Research Officers will also be assigned to draft speeches and/or deliver presentations on behalf of the BCI at external conferences. • The standard time commitment for all BCI roles is on average one day per week to be flexibly spread across the week.

Requirements

• Excellent oral communication 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; • Purpose-driven professional, with a passion for climate justice, innovation, and complex systems; • Fluency in one of these languages is desirable: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish (desirable); • Strong in-depth knowledge of the following topics: big data (security), climate change, UNFCCC processes, and public international laws related to climate change and the environment; • Basic understanding of the functioning of distributed ledger technology, token economy, smart contracts, and crypto-assets; • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and legal research databases such as Lexis Nexis; • Familiarity with academic and referencing tools such as Mendeley; • A Degree in law is required; • A Master’s degree in one of the following fields is highly desirable: International Environmental Law; Climate Policy; or Information Technology Law; • Proven ability to conduct (academic) research in the fields of international environmental law, climate change policy, and/or Internet/Technology law (desirable); • Proven experience working independently and collaboratively in a team to drive forward projects using his/her own initiative; • Experience in designing, planning, and facilitating independent research and the ability to meet tight deadlines; • No law firm or start-up experience is required but it is desirable.

Benefits

• You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette • Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you with a 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. People who come together to make the world a better place forge close connections.