Counsel Sovereign & Public Private Partnerships

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Description

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• Provide support in the processing, negotiating, and administering of ADB sovereign finance projects.
• Draft legal documentation for such projects.
• Assist in problem-solving and mitigate legal risk for ADB.
• Provide legal support to internal clients (ADB’s Office of Markets Development and Public-Private Partnership (OMDP)) and external clients (e.g., government procuring entities) regarding: (i) TAS for PPP projects throughout the project cycle, from pre-feasibility analysis to commercial or financial close; and (ii) private sector development initiatives (including the development of carbon markets contemplated under the Paris Agreement).
• Prepare (and review and coordinate with external legal counsel on the preparation of) bidding documents and core project agreements for PPPs and other infrastructure projects, e.g., concession agreements, PPP agreements, and land use/lease agreements.
• Engage in advocacy and capacity development for PPP arrangements and new markets development.
• Assist in the development of policy, legal, regulatory, and institutional frameworks within ADB and its DMCs to facilitate, guide, and manage the development of PPPs and new markets.
• Advise operations departments on pertinent policies, ADB strategy, and business processes for such operations.
• Assist OMDP on TA operations supporting TAS and other PPP initiatives.
• Procure, engage, and manage external international and local legal counsels supporting PPP projects and TAS mandates.

• Contribute to initiatives to mainstream law, policy and reform activities, and the development and implementation of these projects.

• Provide legal advice on procurement and consulting issues as appropriate.

• Participate in and contribute to relevant internal and external training and conferences and other activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building.

• Provide leadership and support to reporting staff.
• Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance.
• Ensure the on-going learning and development of reporting staff.

• Master’s degree, or equivalent, and admission as a lawyer in one or more of ADB’s member countries. Alternatively, a university degree in Law combined with specialized professional experience in a similar organization/s may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree.
• At least 8 years of relevant legal experience with practical experience in the formulation and implementation of infrastructure development projects (project finance or PPP experience would be ideal), preparation and negotiation of international financing agreements and/or project agreements, advising government on development and implementation of complex infrastructure projects, and legal analysis of the status and organization of multilateral development and financing institutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English is required. Must be able to present and defend legal arguments and issues with a high degree of competence.
• Demonstrated ability to meet the core competency requirements of the position.
• Able to work in multi-cultural and multi-skilled teams.
• Able to inspire trust and confidence and promote a strong culture of honesty, trust, and openness.
• International experience working in several countries.

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