Organization: UwaVerde e.V.
Employment Type: Volunteer / Part-time (5 hours a week)
Location: Remote | Hybrid for Hamburg-based advisors
Industry: Nonprofit Organization Management | Sustainability | Environmental Services
Job Description
UwaVerde is seeking a legally trained Volunteer Legal Advisor to support our governance, nonprofit compliance, and contract review. If you’re studying or practising law and are passionate about nonprofit work, join us in ensuring our legal integrity.
Your Responsibilities
- Review partnership agreements, bylaws, and governance docs
- Support compliance with German nonprofit and fundraising laws
- Assist with GDPR, IP, and open data questions
- Help prepare legal documents and respond to official inquiries
Your Profile
- Legal studies graduate, trainee lawyer, or early career professional
- Familiarity with German civil law, Vereinsrecht, or nonprofit law
- Strong communication in German and English
- Interest in climate, sustainability, and nonprofit governance
What You’ll Gain
- Practical legal experience in a registered NGO
- Exposure to nonprofit governance, grants, and compliance
- A role in shaping a legally sound, values-driven organization
- Official references and recognition for your CV or bar application