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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.

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Enjoy a career without limits, earning up to 75% of your billing.We are seeking legal professionals that are keen to work on a consultancy, fee sharing basis.Taylor Rose is a top 60 law firm with offices nationwide.We are offering you a unique opportunity to take back control of your life and earnin

You can look forward to: Competitive salary £25,000 to £28000 Up to 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Gifted annual leave over the festive period An extra day off on your birthday Buy and sell annual leave Private Health Insurance * £600 per year cashback for routine optical and

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Elite International Law Firm in London seeks a Senior Associate Solicitor to join the Projects & Construction team.You will draft and negotiate complex contracts (NEC, FIDIC, PPP/PFI) for UK and international matters across transport, energy, utilities and defence.You will handle high-value transact

Hydrogen Group is representing a leading international firm seeking a Real Estate Finance lawyer to join its London Banking practice.

Lipson Lloyd-Jones is seeking a Solicitor with 5-6 PQE in investment management to join a leading US law firm’s London team.The role offers exposure to cutting‑edge matters and a high‑profile workload.You will have investment management experience, including hedge funds and credit funds, and b

Our client, a leading International firm, is looking for a Real Estate Finance lawyer to join their highly ranked Banking practice in London. To be considered, you will be a qualified lawyer in England and Wales with mid-level experience in Real Estate Finance gained at a leading law firm.

Page Personnel is seeking a qualified solicitor in England & Wales to support a leading international financial institution in London.The role focuses on trade finance, banking and corporate lending matters within a collaborative, high-regulation environment.The successful candidate will draft and n

Carta seeks a Senior Contract Lawyer to join Carta Law's UK Contracts team, leading high‑value negotiations and managing key client relationships. You will work with embedded AI agents to deliver fast, consistent results and mentor junior lawyers as the practice expands in private capital matters.

Qualified lawyer in England and Wales. Our client is looking for a senior construction lawyer to support on a long-term building remediation project. This role would suit a senior construction lawyer who is comfortable working closely with technical teams and wider stakeholders.

Mentor junior lawyers and paralegals, reviewing their work and contributing to a high‑performing team culture. You mentor junior lawyers and paralegals and take ownership of your work in a fast‑paced environment.

The Senior Lawyer (Energy) will provide high-quality legal advice with a primary focus on energy law and projects, while demonstrating agility and confidence in advising across other legal disciplines.

We are currently seeking Digital Technology Regulatory Lawyers in the UK to support Axiom’s global clients on legal and regulatory matters across the digital technology landscape, including cybersecurity, online safety, AI governance, data privacy, platform regulation, digital resilience, and othe

You will partner with businesses including infrastructure credit, direct lending, CLOs, and other long‑term credit strategies; collaborate with product specialists and portfolio teams to structure funds and separate managed accounts; support the ongoing growth of our Private Credit platform; manag

As a Senior Contract Lawyer, you'll lead high‑value negotiations, own key client relationships, and play a significant role in developing our more junior lawyers and the wider paralegal team. Our lawyers and paralegals work alongside embedded AI agents to deliver investor onboarding, transaction K

We were awarded Best Client Service at both The Lawyer Awards 2025 and The Lawyer European Awards 2025. This is an opportunity for a Corporate Practice Innovation & Knowledge Lawyer, referred to internally as Practice Group Lawyer / Counsel, to play a central role in the development of the Corporate

As a Senior Contract Lawyer, you’ll lead high‑value negotiations, own key client relationships, and play a significant role in developing our more junior lawyers and the wider paralegal team. Our lawyers and paralegals work alongside embedded AI agents to deliver investor onboarding, transaction

Axiom is seeking Digital Technology Regulatory Lawyers in the UK to support global clients on legal and regulatory matters across the digital technology landscape, including cybersecurity, online safety, AI governance, data privacy, platform regulation, and digital resilience.

Michael Page Legal in London seeks a Corporate Funds Lawyer (Interim) to support the funds team on complex fund transactions. The role is based in London and offers a competitive hourly rate, ideal for experienced lawyers in corporate funds and transaction management.

Minimum of 6 years' PQE (post-qualified experience), currently working in a Private Funds group at a law firm or as an in-house funds lawyer.

A unique opportunity has arisen for an experienced commercial lawyer to join a well-known organisation responsible for managing a significant portfolio of public assets, heritage sites and commercial operations across London. Applicants should be qualified lawyers with at least 5 years' PQE and stro

Qualified lawyer with 2–4 years’ PQE and strong academic credentials.

A leading global financial institution is seeking a commercially minded lawyer to join its EMEA Legal team in London, supporting the group's UK and European banking entities. This is a great opportunity for a proactive, collaborative lawyer who enjoys variety and wants genuine ownership across priva

An experienced commercial lawyer is required to join a well-known organisation responsible for managing a significant portfolio of public assets, heritage sites and commercial operations across London.

BCL Legal In-House in London is seeking an experienced commercial lawyer for a London-based interim role, focusing on high-volume commercial contracts, procurement, and NEC4 construction matters.

As a Senior Contract Lawyer, you’ll lead high‑value negotiations, own key client relationships, and play a significant role in developing our more junior lawyers and the wider paralegal team. Our lawyers and paralegals work alongside embedded AI agents to deliver investor onboarding, transaction

We are looking to bring on a Commercial Contracts Lawyer on our global Legal contracts team. Must be a Qualified Lawyer in the UK and on the solicitors roll.

Rolf Berryman in London is seeking a mid-senior TAX lawyer to join their market-leading Tax team.

This highly acclaimed global law firm's corporate team is seeking a Corporate M&A lawyer with a minimum of 4 years' PQE and experience gained at a top-tier firm in London. While applications are welcomed from Commonwealth lawyers, candidates must have at least one year of experience in the corporate

Our client, a leading global Law Firm, are looking to develop their market‑leading Tax team and have asked us to assist with a mid‑senior hire into their London office.You will be joining a fast‑growing London office that has a clear growth strategy in place, together with excellent partners t

The Crown Estate, a leading land and marine portfolio manager in the UK, seeks a Senior Lawyer (Energy) to provide expert legal advice focused on energy projects and regulatory matters.

A global law firm has a new opportunity for an experienced Corporate ECM lawyer to join them on an interim basis to cover substantial workload / deal flow. They would love to hear from Capital Markets lawyers with upwards of 5 years’ PQE in ECM corporate transactions, gained in the UK market.

A corporate lawyer embedded within the legal team of a global financial institution, supporting ECM and strategic transactions during a period of increased deal activity. A commercial lawyer advising a multinational business on complex customer and supplier arrangements as part of a major transforma

A leading legal recruitment firm in Greater London seeks lawyers qualified in jurisdictions like the UK, Ireland, or Australia.

Carta is seeking a Senior Transactional Lawyer to join our Compliance – Transactional team in the UK.

Carta is seeking a Senior Transactional Lawyer to join the Compliance – Transactional team.

Carta is seeking a Senior Transactional Lawyer to lead regulatory and deal-side compliance for institutional investors and asset managers. The role requires a qualified lawyer with 4–6+ PQE in regulatory or investment compliance, and strong client-facing skills in a fast-paced financial services e

A leading global law firm in London seeks a Corporate M&A Lawyer with at least 4 years' PQE and top-tier firm experience.

Elite US Law Firm in London seeks an experienced Senior Conflicts Lawyer to join their Legal Risk Management team in a permanent capacity. The role focuses on clearance of conflicts for client matters and close collaboration with lawyers globally.

Simmons Adaptive is seeking an interim Trade Finance Lawyer to support a financial institution client based in London. You are a qualified lawyer with substantial trade finance experience, preferably within a financial institution, and you can work autonomously yet collaborate closely with the spons

Chadwick Nott is collaborating with several Top 20 and Top 50 law firms to recruit Pensions Associates and Senior Associates.The roles focus on non-contentious pension law, suited for solicitors who are E&W qualified and have experience in the field.With a competitive salary range of £100,000-£150

Our client, an elite US law firm, is actively recruiting for an experienced England & Wales Qualified Lawyer to join them on a permanent basis in their London office – working as their new Senior Conflicts Lawyer. Assisting firm Lawyers with engagement letters. Be an England & Wales Qualified Lawy

Due to continued growth and an increasing volume of instructions, the team is looking to recruit a specialist Competition lawyer to advise and have experience in the following:.

GreenScale is seeking a Construction Lawyer to support the full lifecycle of data centre projects—from land acquisition to operation.

We have an exciting opportunity for a senior lawyer to join Bevan Brittan's growing Risk & Best Practice team. Day-to-day supervision and guidance of risk lawyers and other risk professionals. Line management experience, including of more junior risk lawyers and other risk professionals.

Capital Dynamics is seeking a Senior Funds Lawyer to join our Private Equity – Secondaries team in London.