Climate & Environment unpaid volunteer

UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Legal Research Officer (Climate Change/Emerging Tech)

Blockchain & Climate Institute

Posted

Nov 11, 2025

Location

Canada

Type

unpaid volunteer

Mission

What you will drive

UNPAID VOLUNTEER - Legal Research Officer (Climate Change/Emerging Tech)

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Legal Research Officer to join our team. As a Legal Research Officer, you will be responsible for conducting research on climate change and emerging technologies, analyzing legal frameworks and policies, and providing recommendations to our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct research on climate change and emerging technologies, including analyzing legal frameworks and policies
  • Provide recommendations to our team on legal and policy issues related to climate change and emerging technologies
  • Collaborate with our team to develop and implement strategies to address climate change and emerging technologies
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in climate change and emerging technologies, including legal and policy changes
  • Communicate complex legal and policy information to our team and stakeholders

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in law or a related field
  • 1-2 years of experience in legal research or a related field
  • Strong research and analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and writing skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Familiarity with climate change and emerging technologies, including legal and policy frameworks

What We Offer:

  • Opportunity to work with a dynamic and innovative team
  • Chance to make a meaningful contribution to addressing climate change and emerging technologies
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for climate change and emerging technologies, please submit your application, including your resume and a cover letter, to [insert contact information].

Impact

The difference you'll make

This role supports legislators and policymakers to create an enabling environment for the adoption of distributed ledger technologies in the global fight against climate change, deepening legal research on the interaction between existing legal frameworks and innovative technologies.

Profile

What makes you a great fit

Bachelor's degree in law or a related field, 1-2 years of experience in legal research or a related field, Strong research and analytical skills, Excellent communication and writing skills, Ability to work independently and as part of a team, Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, Familiarity with climate change and emerging technologies, including legal and policy frameworks

Benefits

What's in it for you

  • Refine existing skills or acquire new ones, including legal research, presentation, writing, and professional etiquette
  • Enhance professional trajectory by building meaningful connections and gaining practical experience at the convergence of climate and emerging technologies
  • Cultivate enduring professional relationships with individuals united in their mission to improve the world
  • This is an unpaid volunteer role with a standard time commitment of one day per week flexibly spread across the week

About

Inside Blockchain & Climate Institute

The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteer-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change.