UNPAID VOLUNTEER – Legal Advisors (Principal, Senior and Legal Assistants)
Role Titles: Principal Legal Advisor / Senior Legal Advisor / Legal Assistant
Role Type: Unpaid Volunteer
Number of Positions: Multiple
Office: Director-General’s Office – Legal Advisory & Governance
Location: Home-based / Remote
Reporting To: General Counsel
THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEER ROLE.
About DTID
The Digital Technology Institute for Development (DTID) is an international non-profit institute advancing the responsible use of artificial intelligence, blockchain and emerging digital technologies to support sustainable development and policy implementation.
DTID brings together professionals, researchers, technology specialists and other stakeholders to generate research, develop practical solutions, strengthen partnerships and support informed decision-making at the intersection of technology, climate change and sustainable development.
The Role
DTID is seeking motivated and professionally committed legal professionals to join its Legal Advisory & Governance function as Principal Legal Advisors, Senior Legal Advisors and Legal Assistants .
Working under the leadership of the General Counsel , successful candidates will provide legal research, drafting, advisory and governance support across DTID’s international operations.
The nature and complexity of responsibilities will vary according to the level of appointment. Senior candidates will provide strategic legal advice and handle complex legal and governance matters, while Legal Assistants will primarily support legal research, documentation, contract review and administrative aspects of the legal function.
The team supports DTID across areas including:
Corporate and nonprofit governance.
Contract and commercial law.
Employment and volunteer-related matters.
Privacy and data protection.
Intellectual property.
Regulatory and compliance matters.
Partnerships and institutional agreements.
Legal risk management.
Dispute prevention and resolution.
Emerging technology governance.
Legal Advisors may also contribute to DTID’s work examining the legal and regulatory implications of artificial intelligence, blockchain and other emerging technologies within international development, climate action and sustainable development.
Appointment level will be determined according to qualifications, professional standing, relevant experience and demonstrated capability.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Depending on appointment level, responsibilities may include:
Providing legal research, advice and guidance to DTID Divisions and senior leadership.
Drafting and reviewing contracts, agreements, memoranda, policies and other legal documentation.
Conducting legal research on regulatory, governance and organisational matters.
Supporting the identification, assessment and management of legal risks.
Advising on corporate and nonprofit governance requirements.
Supporting employment, volunteer and organisational policy matters.
Advising on privacy, data protection and confidentiality requirements.
Supporting intellectual property, copyright, trademark and related matters.
Reviewing partnership, consultancy, confidentiality and other institutional agreements.
Monitoring relevant legislative and regulatory developments.
Preparing legal opinions, briefing notes and recommendations.
Supporting dispute prevention and resolution where required.
Contributing to the development and review of DTID policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
Providing legal input into projects involving artificial intelligence, blockchain and emerging digital technologies.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across DTID to provide practical and proportionate legal solutions.
Maintaining appropriate legal records and supporting effective knowledge management within the legal function.
Appointment Levels
Principal Legal Advisor
The Principal Legal Advisor will operate at a senior strategic level and may:
Provide complex legal advice to the…