UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Legal Assistant

Blockchain & Climate Institute/ BCI America Inc.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Blockchain & Climate Institute is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to support our legal team. This unpaid voluntary role involves legal research, document management, and administrative tasks, all contributing to impactful projects focusing on climate change and blockchain technology. Ideal for candidates eager to build skills and professional networks.

Benefits

Skill development

Professional networking

Contributing to impactful projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law or a related field required.
• Excellent English writing skills and strong research abilities.
• Knowledge of blockchain and climate change preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and summarize findings.
• Assist with legal documents and manage the legal database.
• Coordinate meetings and maintain minutes.

Skills

Excellent English writing skills

Strong research and analytical skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Familiarity with legal research databases

Knowledge of blockchain technology and/or climate change

Education

Bachelor's degree in law or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

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gb, United Kingdom

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Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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23

Posted:

17.06.2025

Expiry Date:

01.08.2025

Job Description:

Role Title: Legal Assistant

Company: Blockchain & Climate Institute

Location: Home-based

This is an unpaid voluntary role, as with all positions at BCI.

The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is a forward-thinking think tank dedicated to leveraging blockchain technology to address the global challenges posed by climate change.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team. This role involves supporting the legal team with legal research, managing legal documents, and administrative tasks.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research and summarize findings.
• Assist with legal documents, such as contracts and agreements.
• Manage the legal database and filing system.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including drafting correspondence and scheduling meetings.
• Coordinate meetings and maintain minutes.
• Assist with legal presentations and workshops.
• Stay updated on legal and regulatory developments related to blockchain and climate change.

Requirements

Education & Training:

• Bachelor's degree in law or a related field.

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent English writing skills and professional communication.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with legal research databases.
• Knowledge of blockchain technology and/or climate change is preferred.
• Previous experience in a legal or administrative role is a plus.

General & Specialist Knowledge

• Interest in climate change, climate finance, blockchain technology.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits include skill development, professional networking, and contributing to impactful projects at the intersection of climate and technology.

Selection Process:

Candidates may be invited to complete assessments including reasoning tests and an in-tray exercise. Successful candidates will then have online interviews.