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THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEERING ROLE. Role Title: Principal / Senior / Legal Advisors (UK-based candidates only) Role Nature: Volunteer Location: Home-based The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteers-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change. We are looking to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic Legal Advisor VOLUNTEERS to join our Director-General’s Office (Legal Advisory Section). The ideal candidate is driven and experienced, and looking to make a difference in international climate change governance. The successful candidate will provide expert and strategic legal advice to the Director-General, Chief of Staff, Company Secretary, and all BCI divisions, concerning the legal obligations and operations of BCI and assist in the minimization of any legal risk exposure, including employment law, contract law, privacy law, and competition law, etc. Responsibilities: • 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, data protection, trademarks, copyright, defamation, and litigation matters, etc. Core competencies • Strong analytical and research skills including critical thinking, organizational and problem-solving skills;, • Effective interpersonal and communication skills;, • Ability to work well within a team and individually;, • Seeking a complementary range of specialisms (charity, commercial, corporate, contract, employment, litigation, and others). Skills & Abilities • Excellent English writing 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;, • Proven ability to effectively multitask and prioritize work;, • Excellent problem-solving skills;, • Excellent attention to detail and a proactive attitude is an indispensable skills required for this role, • Excellent problem-solving skills;, • Excellent attention to detail and a proactive attitude are indispensable skills required for this role General & Specialist Knowledge • Excellent use of Microsoft Office 365 suite (including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) is essential to perform in this role; and, • Excellent English writing 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, • Proven ability to effectively multitask and prioritize work;, • Some knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology preferred. Education & Training • (Legal Assistant) Minimum requirement: Bachelor's Degree / Postgraduate Degree in Law (e.g. LLB or GDL);, • (Legal Advisor) Minimum requirement: Qualified solicitor/barrister in the UK with some post-qualification experience in either private practice or in-house (ideally, some in-house experience is highly preferable), • (Senior Legal Advisor) Minimum requirement: Qualified solicitor/barrister in the UK with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in either private practice or in-house (at least some in-house experience is highly preferable), • (Principal Legal Advisor) Minimum requirement: Qualified solicitor/barrister in the UK with a minimum of 7 years post-qualification experience in either private practice or in-house (at least some in-house experience is highly preferable) Relevant Experience • 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. Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network. Benefits you will get from volunteering with BCI are enormous and some include: • 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. Selection Process As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI’s policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment. Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions) Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions) Section C: In-Tray Exercise (An open-ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role) Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.

Hi, we’re PEXA!We know you’ll Google us before applying, so let’s keep this brief. PEXA revolutionised the way that property is settled in Australia, turning a paper-based process into a digital one. Our solution is a world-first, with over 500 people across Australia and an expanding international team, we’re helping 20,000+ families into their homes each week. We’re passionate about solving problems for our customers – always striving to set the standard for how property is bought and sold. Being awarded as one of the best places to work in Australia is a recognition of our culture and commitment to innovation, customers and our community. We’re growing fast, that is where you come in. We believe our success in Australia is worth sharing and that our proven technology will advance how the UK buys and sells homes. Establishing ourselves within the UK in late 2020, we are committed to collaborating with lawyers, conveyancers, lenders, government and the property industry, to set the new standard for both remortgages and buying and selling property. Why become a PEXArian?Great question! Being a PEXArian is so much more than just a job. We’re a passionate, motivated and unashamedly enthusiastic bunch at PEXA – we love what we do and we’re proud to admit it! Creating brilliant experiences for our members and their clients wouldn’t be possible without ensuring we deliver an exceptional employee experience. Here’s a snapshot of what your life at PEXA could look like: Your growth:We encourage you to hit your personal and professional learning and development goals with our tailored programs and tools. Your wellness:We care about your holistic wellbeing Your work/life blend:We know that work is just one aspect of your life – we want to help you create your ideal work/life blend, rather than squeezing in life around work. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Legal Counsel with assistant company secretarial level responsibilities to join our entrepreneurial FinTech business operating in the regulated UK financial services sector. The primary responsibility of the ideal candidate will be to provide hands-on experience in board support and corporate governance but also provide strong commercial legal acumen in negotiating complex contracts. You will report to the General Counsel and provide legal and governance support across the group, including subsidiaries, and will play a pivotal role in helping the business scale in a compliant, commercially-sound, and operationally effective manner. Company Secretarial & Governance • Provide comprehensive support to the Company Secretary in preparing for and facilitating board and committee meetings: drafting agendas, circulating board packs (via Diligent or similar platforms), taking accurate minutes, issuing written resolutions recording actions, and following up on all matters on a proactive basis., • Maintain statutory registers (directors, members, PSCs, conflicts etc.)., • Ensure compliance with the Companies Act 2006 and UK Corporate Governance Code., • Prepare and file confirmation statements, director appointments, • Support the Company Secretary in the administration of share-related matters, including share issuances, transfers, and dividend payments and other filings with Companies House., • Monitor corporate governance developments, update relevant stakeholders, and assist with implementing updated governance policies and procedures., • Provide guidance to directors and senior management on directors’ duties and regulatory obligations., • Support shareholder engagement, including AGM/EGM logistics and shareholder communications. Legal, Corporate & Commercial • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS, partnership, supplier, and customer contracts including bank lender panel client contracts and working with conveyancers and suppliers, • Manage relationships with panel clients, lenders, conveyancers, and suppliers across the UK regulated property and lending ecosystem., • Advice on intellectual property matters including trademarks and brand protection., • Ensure compliance with applicable data protection laws (including UK GDPR); provide legal input into privacy notices, internal training, and product development with Tech and Product teams., • Provide strategic legal support to business integrations, commercial initiatives, and procurement activities., • Support legal risk assessments and implement scalable processes to mitigate legal exposure and drive operational excellence., • Liaise with external counsel where specialist advice is needed. Qualifications and Experience • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with approx. 4 years’ PQE, • Experience working in-house, ideally some of which is gained from a regulated industry such as FinTech, • Experience in corporate and commercial legal matters, including experience in negotiating commercial contracts is essential, • Demonstrated experience in company secretarial duties, including board meeting preparation and statutory compliance., • Experience with data privacy is essential., • Familiarity with governance frameworks applicable to FCA/PRA regulated businesses would be of benefit., • Qualified solicitor admitted to practise English law., • An ICSA or equivalent governance qualification highly desirable, • Excellent drafting, communication, and stakeholder management skills., • Highly organised, self-starter, capable of working independently in a fast-paced, scale-up environment.£80,000 - £90,000 a yearSounds like you?We at PEXA are ready so if this role sounds like you apply today. GDPR ComplianceDigital Completion UK Limited (trading name “PEXA”), Optima Legal Services Limited (trading name "Optima Legal") and Smoove Limited (a holding company which comprises of the following wholly owned trading Subsidiary companies: United Legal Services Limited, United Home Services Limited, Legal-Eye Limited, and Amity Law Limited) are all owned directly by DigCom UK Holdings Limited, which is a wholly owned Subsidiary of PEXA Group Limited in Australia (ACN 140 677 792; ASX: PXA) (referred to collectively as “PEXA Group”). When we process your applicant personal data for recruitment purposes, we do so as a controller. If as part of the recruitment process, we share your personal data with another company within the PEXA Group, that company may process your personal data as either an independent controller or, in certain circumstances, a joint controller. By applying for this role, you consent to us processing your personal data in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation ("UK GDPR") and the Data Protection Act 2018, and further information can be found in our privacy notice _. #PEXAUK

My Client, a top 10 Global Law firm, who boast over 200-year history of providing cutting edge Legal advice to some of the most respected household names across the world seek an Executive Assistant to support Board Level Partners. Having over 25 Global offices and over 2,500 employees, it's no wonder they continuously win awards across all of their 10 core areas of Law. The role itself supports Senior Partners who require support with projects, business development, diary and email management and travel to name a few! This would suit a Senior Legal PA looking to transfer their skills to a new and challenging role. • Liverpool Street, • Supporting Partners, • Restructuring Department, • Paying above average on salary - please enquire for further details on this, • Hybrid working - 2 days working from home, • 9:30am - 5:30pm, • Flexible benefits package including pension, private medical, season ticket loan, subsidised gym memberships, lifestyle discount scheme plus many more Snapshot of Duties: • Proactively manage diaries, including organising appointments, conferences and meetings etc., • Assist with projects, managing the administrative process., • Handling sensitive and confidential information., • Coordinating the business development., • Coordinate travel arrangements., • Diarise, manage and coordinate events, reservations, seminars etc., • Coordinate and produce accurate documents, reports and presentations., • Respond to communications and draft correspondence as appropriate. Candidates must have at least 5 years' experience of working within a Law firm, supporting Senior Partners.

The EMEA Legal, Risk & Compliance Team handles a challenging and varied workload covering all legal issues arising from the operation of a professional services business. Manage external legal counsel across EMEA to ensure quality and value of legal services. Support the Employment legal team on emp

Work closely with and manage external legal counsel across EMEA who are handling legal matters to ensure overall quality and value of legal services. The EMEA Legal, Risk & Compliance Team enjoys a challenging and varied workload which covers all legal issues arising from the operation of a professi

Work closely with and manage external legal counsel across EMEA who are handling legal matters to ensure overall quality and value of legal services. Work with the Legal & Compliance Team and the Business to identify, develop and implement forms and processes to improve the efficiency of the handlin

We are looking for an additional member to our Commercial Property team to fill the role of Legal Assistant in our Martock office. Use the correct Practice procedures and systems in order to manage cases effectively and in accordance with the firm s standards and legal requirements. Assisting the fi

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Receptionist - Accommodation Available - Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire.A peaceful four star hotel in Gerrards Cross in Buckinghamshire, the Bull Hotel offers 147 comfortable bedrooms, a restaurant and bar, and flexible event suites for all types of functions.Opened in 1688 as a coaching inn, the p

Inside IR35 – Subject to Taxes).Home-based with adhoc travel to London required / 12 month contract.A global market-leading IT Services company.Home-based with adhoc travel to London required.Inside IR35 – Subject to Taxes).Must be eligible for SC clearance.Suitable for a Senior qualified lawyer

As Legal Counsel, you will work closely with the business to provide practical, solutions-focused legal support across a range of commercial and project matters within the renewable energy space. With a strong commitment to Net Zero, this is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded Legal Co

Provide senior‑level legal counsel to executives and cross‑functional leadership on a broad range of legal matters, including market data regulation, intellectual property, disputes, data protection, cybersecurity, commercial risk, and regulatory exposure. Lead legal strategy for protection, enf

Provide periodic legal support on a range of adjacent legal matters as required, including advising on the management of legal risks (particularly anti‑bribery and corruption and related matters) and providing legal support on broader business development activities, in collaboration with speciali

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In addition to providing excellent legal expertise and support, the Legal Counsel, Legal Leasing, EMEA brings a proactive, business-minded, and solution-oriented approach to legal matters, a commercial lens, and a proven ability to work collaboratively across the organization. Position Overview**The

We are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to work alongside the Head of Legal (Planning) in leading the legal planning strategy for Heathrow’s expansion and wider planning matters, securing complex planning consents and influencing planning policy at local and national levels. The Senior Legal Cou

Fantastic chance to join a collegiate in-house team based in London.You will enjoy working on high quality deal work and investment advisory matters.This role is well suited to a city law firm trained private equity / VC / M&A lawyer who is qualified in England and Wales.In-house experience (secondm

Senior Legal Counsel is part of our Corporate Legal team in London, partnering with stakeholders across multiple business verticals. Supporting the Regulatory Legal team on new licence applications to support global expansion. Outstanding analytical and communication skills and the ability to articu

You will draft, negotiate and review a wide range of agreements, including ISDAs, and provide practical, business-focused legal advice. You will interact with senior management, negotiate master agreements, and advise on governance for trading activities within the European legal team.

A leading lifestyle brand in the UK is seeking a Commercial Legal Counsel to manage a diverse range of commercial contracts and address various legal issues.

Providing legal support for new trading strategies, products and market initiatives, including identifying and mitigating legal risks. Contributing to legal policies, procedures and governance frameworks relevant to trading activities. Reports to European Head of Legal.

Natixis NY Branch in London seeks a senior specialist lawyer to support Infrastructure & Energy Banking transactions, including project and asset financing, with end-to-end involvement from structuring to post-signing matters.You will lead on complex documentation, advise front office, coordinate wi

Leading legal input on new ‘Growth’ initiatives, including management of external counsel and legal spend. We’re looking for a Senior Legal Counsel / Legal Director – Commercial & Technology to join us in London. We’re looking for a Senior Legal Counsel / Legal Director – Commercial & Te

STANDARD CHARTERED in London seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to provide expert legal and documentation support to Global Markets, with a focus on Commodities and ESG-related products. You will lead legal advice on transactions, develop playbooks for EFET Master Agreements, negotiate terms, review templ

This is a highly visible position sitting within a specialist legal team and working closely with senior stakeholders across the business. Providing strategic legal and regulatory advice on emerging technologies. Partnering with legal, compliance, risk, technology and operational senior stakeholders

Our Legal team is committed to upholding the highest standards of legal excellence while supporting our mission as the leader in Zero Trust Segmentation. Reporting directly to the VP of Legal, you will serve as the primary commercial attorney for EMEA and overflow support for the Americas (as needed

We are looking for an experienced and technically savvy lawyer to join the Amazon Legal team supporting Amazon Leo's international licensing activity. We are looking for an experienced and technically savvy lawyer to join the Amazon Legal team supporting Amazon Leo's international licensing activity

We’re on a mission to back the UK’s small businesses like no one else 🚀.Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and we’re here to help them win.We’ve built a platform that uses clever data to get them the funding they need in minutes, not weeks.At Funding Circle, we have the res

DAZN is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support its technology and operations functions from London.

We are looking for a talented lawyer to join the Amazon Legal team supporting Amazon Leo. The successful candidate will develop strategies for handling legal issues in creative, business-centric ways and build processes that address risk and allow the business flexibility and freedom to move quickly

Revolut is seeking a highly experienced Legal Counsel to advise on investments and private banking services.

BCL Legal is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for their London office with a hybrid working model. This role involves corporate governance, financing transactions, and strategic legal support within a large international group. This is an exceptional opportunity to broaden your skillset and gain visib

The EMEA Legal Counsel will provide strategic legal guidance across KAST's UK, EU and Middle East operations. Advising the business on compliance and legal issues related to structuring new and existing stablecoin, payments, and card products and features. Drafting and maintaining customer-facing le

JMC Legal Recruitment is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel or Legal Counsel to join our client, a UK arm of an international property developer, in Battersea, London.

KAST is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel (Regulatory) in London to provide strategic legal guidance across UK, EU and Middle East operations. The role offers flexible location across the UK/Europe and suits lawyers who thrive in fast-moving environments and are passionate about building robust legal f

As Legal Counsel, Platform Liability & Enforcement at Spotify, you will help supervise Spotify’s legal takedown practices and policies and you will provide legal support for the teams that develop, implement, and support Spotify’s content policies. A passion for legal problems; you can explain l

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking in London seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to support Infrastructure & Energy Banking transactions, partnering with front office teams in Paris, London and Dubai. You will provide legal analyses, draft and negotiate documentation, and coordinate with global.

We're looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to act as trusted legal partner to the Financial Services team covering home insurance, boiler & home cover, income protection, a cashback card and consumer credit. Comfort with legal tech/CLM systems and openness to Legal AI tools. You'll also step into peop

We’re looking for a US-qualified Senior Legal Counsel to lead and help shape legal strategy for our US business from our London HQ. Able to operate in a fast-moving environment, balancing legal rigour with commercial pragmatism. Clear, direct communicator with strong drafting, negotiation and lega

Senior Legal Counsel is part of our Corporate Legal team in London, partnering with stakeholders across multiple business verticals. Supporting the Regulatory Legal team on new licence applications to support global expansion. Outstanding analytical and communication skills and the ability to articu

Michael Page Legal is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its Europe Power Cable Legal Team in London. The role reports to the Head of Legal and focuses on high-value international infrastructure projects within a Fortune 500 engineering group.

Leading professional services organisation seeks Litigation Counsel to join their collegiate in-house legal team.

Providing legal advice, drafting, reviewing and negotiating finance documentation and internal legal analyses in relation to Infrastructure & Energy Banking transactions and related legal issues. Member of the Banking – Assets Legal team in charge of transactional legal support for Infrastructure

Job Family: Legal & Compliance Group – Legal. This is a senior in‑house legal role in which the successful candidate will be one of two lawyers within the team and will act as senior legal counsel across a broad range of complex, cross‑border transactions. The role is supported by a Senior Leg

You will serve as the strategic legal anchor guiding global consumer‑facing platforms and providing embedded legal support. Exceptional communication skills with a track record of translating complex legal requirements into practical and pragmatic advice for non‑legal stakeholders. Actively advi

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Legal Counsel (Investments) to support a pensions investment platform based in London. The role will involve negotiating investment documentation, managing external counsel relationships, and providing commercial legal advice. This position offers a dynamic in

YouLend Limited in London HQ is seeking a US-qualified Senior Legal Counsel to lead the legal strategy for our US business from our London headquarters. You'll partner with senior stakeholders across the US and broader group, supported by an established global Legal team and external counsel as need

Intropic is seeking a commercially minded lawyer to support negotiations and contracting across customers and data suppliers.This role sits at the intersection of law and strategy in a fast-growing AI-enabled contracting operation.You will work directly with the founders, building playbooks, templat