Legal Advisor, Principal/Senior

July 3

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Blockchain & Climate Institute

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Description

• 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, etc.

Requirements

• Formal/Professional Education (e.g. LLB or GDL); • Qualified solicitor/barrister in the UK with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in either private practice or in-house (at least some in-house experience is highly preferable) • Proven general counsel experience in a not-for-profit environment; • Overall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, contract law, employment law, or litigations, etc.); • In-depth understanding of how legal issues affect organizations; • Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives; • Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders; and • Experience in working independently and with teams to drive forward blockchain-related projects using your own initiative.

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; and • Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection.