USAJOBS · 1 day ago
Attorney Advisor (Project Finance Attorney)
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$169K/yr - $169K/yr
5+ years expThe Export-Import Bank of the United States is seeking a Senior Attorney-Advisor in the Office of the General Counsel. The role involves providing legal guidance on various legal matters, particularly focusing on International Structured Finance, and drafting legal documentation to protect the Bank's interests in extending loans and guarantees.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides legal advice on a broad range of questions and negotiates and drafts legal documents to protect the Bank's interest in extending loans and guarantees and implementation of its programs
Works with U.S. Government agencies such as the Departments of Commerce, Treasury and State and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and the Federal Reserve Bank
Undertakes special assignments of importance to the Bank as designated by the General Counsel, the Deputy General Counsel or Assistant General Counsel for Structured and Project Finance involving policy options, novel legal interpretations and innovative resolutions to issues
Advises Bank's management on a broad range of legal issues, specifically focusing on International Structured Finance
Leads and executes highly complex, sensitive, and atypical transactions that require expert-level legal interpretation, seasoned judgment, and authoritative knowledge of governing statutes, regulations, and federal procedures. Serves as a senior legal advisor by applying extensive experience with comparable public-sector transactions to resolve unprecedented issues, set legal strategy, and guide stakeholders across the organization
Represents the Bank in discussions, negotiations and consultations with applicants, government officials and other financial institutions
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship
Background and Security/Suitability Investigation
You may be required to serve a one year probationary period
Specialized experience MUST be documented on your resume
Current or Former Political Appointees: If you are, or have been employed in the last 5 years, you must disclose this information. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service
Must be a graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association at the time of graduation
Must be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or commonwealth of Puerto Rico
A graduate of a law school accredited by the American Bar Association at the time of graduation
Be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or commonwealth of Puerto Rico
You must have five (5) years of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled
Specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Government or other equivalent pay systems
Origination Experience - At least 5 years of experience in origination stage drafting and negotiating (or supervising the drafting and negotiating with active involvement) of core finance and security documents in connection with international limited recourse project finance and other forms of highly structured and complex international finance matters
Portfolio Management Experience - At least 4 years of experience relating to the routine portfolio management of operating credits for International Structured Finance Matters
Communication - Experience in effective oral and written communication in applying legal reasoning to engage and collaborate with high level officials in both the public and private sectors in the United States and internationally
Capital Markets - Experience working with capital markets and a broad range of financial instruments
Multilateral and International Finance Expertise - Experience working with international financial institutions and frameworks
Leadership and Mentorship in Structured Finance - Experience serving as a resource and mentor to junior attorneys
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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