Associate, Knowledge & Innovation Lawyer  

Purpose of Job

The Associate, Knowledge and Innovation Lawyer will contribute to the success of OGC through the creation and management of the department’s knowledge resources and the design and implementation of innovative digitalisation and process improvement initiatives.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Head of Legal Operations and Portfolio, responsibility for:

• managing and updating OGC’s template library, including legal drafting, conducting legal research, consulting with internal and external legal experts, and restructuring templates to ensure consistency and prepare for greater automation in legal drafting;
• facilitating the capture and sharing of knowledge through writing legal content together with subject matter experts within OGC, as well as proactively rationalising and improving (through collaboration with departmental subject matter experts as well as independently) OGC’s existing body of legal knowledge;
• assisting with implementing and managing the Bank’s digitalisation initiatives, including matter management, electronic signature and digital recordkeeping technologies;
• assisting with the assessment of new technologies (particularly relating to document automation and legal AI) that can be used within OGC, and developing legal use cases;

• assisting with the management of a library and information system budget of circa GBP 160,000 per annum;

• maintaining, updating and expanding OGC’s knowledge management systems, including management of subscription services; and 

• coordinating training provided to new joiners, presentations made by external speakers, and training on digital tools provided by EBRD’s technology experts as well as external vendors.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

        Candidates are expected to have:

• a law degree from a leading university in their home country;
• at least three years of legal experience gained in an international law firm, the in-house legal department of a commercial/investment bank, or international organisation (including EBRD);
• relevant professional experience as a lawyer working on English law governed financing agreements;
• an excellent command of the English language, including excellent skills to draft legal documents in English. A command of Arabic, French, Turkish, Russian, or other language of the EBRD’s countries of operations is an advantage;
• a strong growth mindset and demonstrated interest in acquiring new skills and capabilities, including those relating to process improvement, change management, digital technologies and design thinking;
• a strong desire to embrace and support change, and to identify new and useful ideas and to develop them and make them work in practice; and
• excellent negotiation and project management skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.  

What is it like to work at the EBRD?

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people’s lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. 

The EBRD environment provides you with:

• Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
• A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
• An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital  transformation at the heart of what we do.

Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does.  A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.  As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).

Right to Work in the UK: Swiss nationals (and all other non-UK employees) can work in the UK without a Visa – working at the EBRD gives all employees “exempt status”. The Bank however encourages all non-UK employees to obtain an Exempt Vignette (EV) prior to relocating to the UK, as without an EV you may face more questions at Border Control and when required to show evidence of their exempt status when renting accommodation under the Right to Rent legislation. The application process may take 3 – 4 weeks approx. outside of the UK. 

How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This Position

• Application and Interview Preparation: Whether you’re preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.
• For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at [email protected], and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.