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IFC - International Finance Corporation · 1 week ago

Counsel / Senior Counsel - Equity & Funds Practice - req35223

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is a member of the World Bank Group, focusing on the private sector in emerging markets. They are seeking a Counsel or Senior Counsel to provide legal and policy advice on equity and funds transactions, supporting various industry sectors and ensuring effective project management and compliance.

FinanceFinancial ServicesFunding PlatformHedge Funds

Responsibilities

Assume primary lawyer responsibility for new and portfolio investments globally and across the IFC Regions, with a focus on equity and funds transactions across all industry sectors with a focus on the Disruptive Technology services and Funds Department (“CSF”) but also supporting manufacturing, agribusiness and services, financial institutions, infrastructure in their equity and funds projects

Provide advice on equity, quasi equity, mezzanine products, co-investment, venture capital across sectors and regions

Provide support to teams performing Upstream and Mainstream advisory services

Act as project lawyer on other transactions as required

Interact with colleagues in all regions, including providing support on projects and to share knowledge and experience gained across regions

Mentor and coach business colleagues

Assist in designing and delivering trainings for colleagues in CLED, IFC staff and external

Advise internal clients on institutional and corporate matters

Provide general legal advice and support with respect to all aspects of IFC’s business

Build strong knowledge about legal systems and IFC’s business (including developing subject matter expertise)

Advise on the selection of outside counsel for IFC projects, manage outside counsel and legal costs

Qualification

Law degreeEquity investingFunds practiceLegal analytical skillsProfessional integrityCommunicationInterpersonal skills

Required

Law degree, qualification to practise law in at least one jurisdiction, plus at least 8-10 years (for Counsel) of relevant sector experience including deep experience relevant to equity and funds

Excellent legal analytical skill, responsiveness, reliability, sound judgment, and a positive work attitude are key requirements for the role

Willingness to assume multiple roles and tasks to meet changing business needs with an ability to foresee, troubleshoot and effectively resolve conflicting issues and challenges independently

Ability to assess risk in a practical and responsible manner and make fair, well-reasoned, independent and transparent decisions, and escalate appropriately

Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to deal sensitivity in a multicultural environment and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues across the Corporation

Excellent communications skills in English, ability to present both written and oral ideas clearly, concisely and persuasively

Willingness to travel frequently and on short notice

Professional integrity and sound judgment in handling confidential information

Demonstrated commitment to core values, including excellence, mutual respect, collegiality, teamwork, diversity and inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, transparency and accountability

Benefits

Retirement plan

Medical, life and disability insurance

Paid leave, including parental leave

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities

Company

IFC - International Finance Corporation

IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries.

Founded in 1956

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

1001-5000 employees