Legal Research Officer

Summary

Join the Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI), an international volunteer-led think tank, as a Legal Research Officer specializing in climate change and emerging technologies. This unpaid, home-based role in Thailand requires expertise in climate change legislation and blockchain technology. You will conduct independent legal research, analyze data, engage with stakeholders, and contribute to BCI's mission of promoting blockchain technology in the fight against climate change. As a Legal Research Officer, you will have the opportunity to publish research papers, produce briefing materials, and potentially draft speeches or deliver presentations at conferences. The role requires a flexible time commitment of approximately one day per week.

Requirements

• Excellent oral communication skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Experience in Thai law
• Experience in Insurance, financial services, and environmental law
• Purpose-driven professional, with a passion for climate justice, innovation, and complex systems
• Strong in-depth knowledge of the following topics
• Big data (security)
• Climate change
• UNFCCC processes
• Public international laws related to climate change and the environment
• Basic understanding of the functioning of
• Distributed ledger technology
• Token economy
• Smart contracts
• Crypto-assets
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and legal research databases such as Lexis Nexis
• Familiarity with academic and referencing tools such as Mendeley
• A degree in (Thai) law is required

Responsibilities

• To provide research support on topics around legislation or regulation regarding international climate and environment-related treaties, etc
• To engage relevant stakeholders in the change and sustainability policy space for developing strategic partnerships or collaboration opportunities
• To communicate BCI’s research findings and insights at international conferences or high-level events

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in one of these languages is desired
• Thai
• A master’s degree in one of the following fields is highly desirable
• International Environmental Law
• Climate Policy
• Information Technology Law
• Proven ability to conduct (academic) research in the fields of international environmental law, climate change policy, and/or Internet/Technology law (desirable)
• Proven experience working independently and collaboratively in a team to drive forward projects using his/her own initiative
• Experience in designing, planning, and facilitating independent research and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Law firm/start-up experience is not required, but is desirable

Benefits

• You will refine existing skills or acquire new ones, including legal research, presentation, writing, and professional etiquette
• Your mind will be engaged, providing you with a fulfilling sense of purpose
• You will enhance and elevate your professional trajectory by building meaningful connections, gaining practical experience at the convergence of climate and emerging technologies
• You will cultivate enduring professional relationships with individuals united in their mission to improve the world and will establish close connections in the nonprofit sector