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The World Bank · 3 days ago

Counsel - req35251

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The World Bank is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. They are seeking Counsel to provide legal advice and support on operational, advisory, financial, administration, and institutional matters, ensuring compliance with various policies and procedures.

International Trade & Development

Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate and finalize legal agreements under the Counsels’ portfolio

Cover a broad portfolio of countries, providing risk-based advice to clients on legal and policy issues in operations

Identify, assess and provide advice to management and staff under the legal risk management framework being developed, including rating and reporting of legal risks, and serve as a champion as that framework is developed and fully implemented

Participate in or lead on initiatives or teams, through coordination of portfolios or programs, management of client relationships, participating in dialogue on corporate priorities and other areas relevant to the assigned functional scope

Provide legal advice to ongoing projects and programs, including reviewing project and program documents, for adherence to World Bank policies, procedures and business objectives

Conduct comparative legal analyses on a range of issues in operations, identify legal and policy issues, research relevant precedents, and propose appropriate solutions to colleagues and clients

Engage in policy discussions and negotiations with officials internally and externally, developing relationships with members of the legal profession and lawyers working in development partner agencies

Protect the World Bank's interests and promote its goals and values

Write and review policy papers, undertake legal research on topics in an area of concentration and contribute to dissemination of policy and best practices in a given field

Prepare legal briefs on diverse topics, as required

Work to advance the LEGVPU’s knowledge management agenda and use of technology; and

Perform ad hoc assignments as requested by the Chief Counsel or designated Lead/Senior Counsel

Qualification

LLMJ.D.Legal researchInternational lawLegal draftingContract negotiationRisk managementMultilingual EnglishMultilingual FrenchMultilingual SpanishMultilingual ArabicMultilingual PortugueseAnalytical skillsClient orientationInterpersonal skillsTeam collaboration

Required

An LLM degree, J.D. or equivalent, with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience and be admitted in at least one jurisdiction is required

Excellent oral and written English skills required

Excellent legal research, writing, drafting, analytical and communications skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Experience in international, commercial or contract law, in transactional legal work and the preparation and negotiation of legal agreements

Excellent legal drafting skills, including agreements, legal memos and/or well-reasoned litigation pleadings and ability to deliver cogent oral arguments, where applicable

Familiarity in the use of varied legal research sources (including electronic sources on the internet) and other databases

Proven ability to operate effectively as a member of one or more teams; must be a self-starter and collaborate well with others; ability to exercise sound judgment in recognizing what issues to bring to the attention of the Chief Counsel and/or another supervising Lead/Senior Counsel, and which to handle autonomously

Proven ability to identify and help manage legal risk, through sound judgment, determining and escalating risk appropriately, providing risk-based advice, and guiding more junior staff on the same

Proven ability to deal sensitively in multicultural and multi-ethnic environments and build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues

Ability to supervise and work with local counsel in a collaborative and collegial way

Ability to work under time pressure and to manage multiple tasks within tight deadlines

Have proven ability to draft transactional documentation (e.g., loan agreements), briefs and variety of legal instruments and related documents independently

Conduct research as necessary to acquire insight and information

Have an extensive knowledge of the World Bank's legal framework, policies and procedures and can apply them correctly and consistently

Carry out work with due care, prepare accurate documents and reports, ensure that pertinent facts are fairly presented without seeking to obfuscate (either through too much information or withholding relevant information)

Understand others and the reasons for their behavior

Break down problem into their component parts

Apply critical thinking and seek input and experience from others to recommend a course of action consistent with the WBG's strategy

Take personal responsibility and accountability for timely response to client queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall success

Able to adapt strategy and objectives, making corresponding structural or organizational changes as needed, to move the work forward and meet the needs of the situation

Analyze facts and data to support sound, logical decisions regarding own and others' work

Leverage department's expertise and body of knowledge across WBG to strengthen internal and/or external client solutions

Add value by constantly looking for a better way to get more impactful results; set challenging stretching goals for themselves

Seek diversity of information and inputs, research possible solutions, and generate recommended options

Appropriately involve others in decision making and communicate with key stakeholders