Counsel Nonsovereign

<!–

Description

–>

• Lead in providing legal services in the processing, negotiating, and administering of nonsovereign financing transactions with a particular focus on the Supply Chain Finance Program and the Trade Finance Program (the Programs) of the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD).
• Prepare, review, and negotiate legal documentation in relation to the Programs and, where necessary, guide external counsel with respect to the same.
• Assist and advise on claims received by the Programs and advise the Programs on any recovery and/or enforcement actions to be taken by the Programs.
• Review and advise on waiver requests and amendments with respect to legal documentation of the Programs.
• Resolve complex issues and mitigates legal risk for ADB.
• Support the development and update of ADB policies, procedures, and guidelines through the provision of legal advice in relation to the same.

• Develop template documentation, guidance notes, and/or internal “know-how” for both OGC and other relevant departments. Participate in and contribute to relevant internal and external training and other activities for advocacy, dissemination, and knowledge building.

• Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
• Ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff.

• Master’s degree, or equivalent. Alternatively, a university degree in Law combined with at least 5 years of specialized professional experience relevant to the position may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree.
• Admission as a lawyer in one or more of ADB’s member countries.
• At least 8 years of relevant post-qualification legal experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Ability to present and defend legal arguments and issues with a high degree of competence.
• Ability to work in multi-cultural and multi-skilled teams.
• Ability to inspire trust and confidence and promote a strong culture of honesty, trust and openness.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the core competency requirements of the position.
• International experience working in several countries.
• Experience working in an in-house counsel role is preferred.
• Experience advising multilateral and/or development finance institutions is preferred.

<!—

<!–

–>