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 General Counsel, Director-General and senior leadership. • Lead or oversee significant legal matters and institutional agreements. • Advise on legal risk, governance, compliance and strategic organisational issues. • Review and approve complex contracts and legal documentation. • Provide guidance to Senior Legal Advisors and Legal Assistants. • Support the development of legal strategies, policies and governance frameworks. • Lead legal workstreams relating to complex projects, partnerships or organisational initiatives. • Represent the legal function in senior-level internal or external discussions where appropriate. Senior Legal Advisor The Senior Legal Advisor will independently manage a range of legal matters and may: • Provide legal advice across assigned subject areas. • Draft, review and negotiate contracts and agreements. • Prepare legal opinions, memoranda and briefing documents. • Conduct complex legal research and regulatory analysis. • Advise teams on legal risks and compliance requirements. • Support policy and governance development. • Provide guidance and support to Legal Assistants. • Escalate significant legal or reputational risks to the General Counsel. Legal Assistant The Legal Assistant will support the Legal Advisory & Governance function through: • Conducting legal and regulatory research. • Preparing first drafts of legal documents and briefing notes. • Supporting contract and policy reviews. • Maintaining legal records, trackers and document repositories. • Assisting with legal due diligence and background research. • Monitoring relevant legal and regulatory developments. • Supporting preparation for meetings and legal reviews. • Assisting Principal and Senior Legal Advisors with assigned legal matters. • Supporting the administration and organisation of the legal function. Skills and Abilities Candidates should demonstrate: • Excellent written and spoken English. • Strong legal research and ana