Counsel
Provide legal advice to support ADB projects and initiatives.
Overview
Provide legal advice to support ADB projects and initiatives.
You have:
- Provide legal advice and support for loan and technical assistance projects.
- Experience in law and policy reform initiatives.
- Supervisory experience managing National and Administrative Staff.
- Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship The position of Counsel is assigned to the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), ADB’s legal department. OGC is responsible for providing legal and policy advice to ADB’s Board of Directors, its Management, and client departments on operational and administrative matters and advises on methods to limit ADB’s risk exposure appropriately. It prepares or reviews documents that create and define the legal rights or obligations of ADB, including financing and investment contracts. You will be assigned at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to an Assistant General Counsel and will supervise National Staff and Administrative Staff.
The position title on the appointment is “Counsel”.
Your Role
As a Counsel, you will support OGC in achieving its key result areas primarily by providing legal advice and support for the processing and administration of loan and technical assistance (TA) projects in ADB sovereign operations. You may also focus on designing and implementing TA projects under OGC’s Law and Policy Reform initiatives and participate in knowledge-sharing activities.
You will:
a. Operational Support
b. Law and Policy Reform
c. Knowledge Sharing
d. Staff Supervision
Qualifications
You will need:
Benefits
ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB’s standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
About Us
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under its Strategy 2030.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you provide an example of a complex legal issue you handled in a previous role? | This question evaluates your problem-solving skills in legal contexts. | Describe the issue in detail and explain your approach and the outcome. |
| How do you ensure compliance with legal standards in your work? | The interviewer wants to assess your knowledge of legal frameworks and procedures. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to supervise a team. What approach did you take? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you keep yourself updated with changes in laws and policies relevant to your role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you discuss your experience in managing legal aspects of international projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |