The World Bank · 1 week ago
Senior Counsel - req35194
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expThe World Bank is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. The Senior Counsel will provide legal advice and support on complex procurement-related legal, operational, and policy matters, ensuring compliance with the Bank’s Procurement Framework and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
International Trade & Development
Responsibilities
Advise on project-specific procurement legal issues, including, inter alia, drafting or reviewing legal provisions, providing input on procurement complaints and disputes, and advising on contract management issues — with particular value placed on experience in digital or energy sector procurement contracts
Contribute to procurement institutional initiatives and policy reforms, as well as to updates of standard procurement documents, model clauses, and guidance
Participate in country legal and institutional assessments of procurement systems; design and deliver technical assistance and capacity-building for government counterparts and other stakeholders
Contribute to strengthening LEGOP’s knowledge management function with an emphasis on emerging areas such as digital and energy procurement, including by developing and disseminating legal procurement knowledge products and delivering internal training, and building knowledge partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
Engage with external partners—including other international financial institutions, professional associations, and client counterparts
Qualification
Required
Advanced law degree (JD, LLM, or equivalent) and admission/qualification to practice law in at least one jurisdiction
At least eight (8) years of post-qualification experience providing legal advice and counsel on matters within the scope of these Terms of Reference (ToRs)
Proven legal research and analysis skills, and demonstrated ability to draft and review legal agreements, memoranda, guidance/technical briefing notes, and analytical reports
Excellent problem‑solving abilities and clear, persuasive written and oral communication skills
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries
Experience mentoring junior counsels
Demonstrated intellectual leadership and ability to work independently on complex project components under limited supervision
Fluency in English, both written and oral, is required
Preferred
Prior experience advising on procurement matters as they apply to multilateral development banks will be an asset
Proficiency in French or Spanish is preferred
Benefits
Retirement plan
Medical, life and disability insurance
Paid leave, including parental leave
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Company
The World Bank
The World Bank is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Fernanda Zavaleta
Communications Advisor to the CFO and MD
Joaquim Levy
Managing Director and World Bank Group CFO
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