[Hiring] UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Legal Advisors (Principal, Senior and Legal Assistants) @Digital Technology Institute for Development (DTID)

Role Description

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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to interpret legal and regulatory information.
• Ability to communicate legal issues clearly to non-legal colleagues.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• High standards of professional integrity and confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgement.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with others.
• Ability to work effectively within a remote and internationally distributed organisation.
• A proactive, practical and solutions-focused approach.

Requirements

• Principal Legal Advisor:
  • Qualified lawyer admitted to practise in a recognised jurisdiction.
  • LLB, JD or equivalent recognised law degree.
  • Approximately 7 or more years of relevant post-qualification experience.
  • A postgraduate legal qualification or specialist professional certification would be advantageous.
• Senior Legal Advisor:
  • Qualified lawyer admitted to practise in a recognised jurisdiction.
  • LLB, JD or equivalent recognised law degree.
  • Approximately 3 or more years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Legal Assistant:
  • A recognised degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification.
  • Candidates currently completing professional legal qualification requirements may also be considered.

Benefits

• Apply legal knowledge within an international organisation.
• Gain exposure to a broad range of organisational and commercial legal matters.
• Work alongside experienced legal professionals and senior leadership.
• Develop experience in international nonprofit governance and institutional operations.
• Strengthen legal research, drafting, advisory, and contract-review skills.
• Gain exposure to emerging legal issues involving artificial intelligence, blockchain, and digital technologies.
• Collaborate with professionals from different countries and disciplines.
• Develop international professional networks and relationships.
• Gain experience working within a fully remote and globally distributed organisation.
• Contribute directly to DTID’s governance, compliance, and institutional development.