Legal Advisor

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.