Counsel (Institutional and Administrative Law)
Provide legal advice and support to institutional and administrative matters at ADB.
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Overview
Provide legal advice and support to institutional and administrative matters at ADB.
You have:
- J.D. degree in law or equivalent.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience.
- Experience in institutional and administrative law.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Familiarity with financial and investment contracts.
- Ability to supervise junior team members.
- Experience with legal documentation preparation.
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a difference 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 is assigned to the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), ADB's legal department. OGC provides 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 oversee Junior team members.
The position title on the appointment is "Counsel".
Your Role
The Counsel supports OGC in achieving its key result areas by providing legal advice and documentation support to institutional and administrative matters and other operational and other advisory work as required.
You will:
a. Legal Advice and Support
b. Knowledge Sharing
c. Staff Supervision
Qualifications
You will need:
Benefits
ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
Additional Information
This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staff's particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staff's performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.
About Us
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 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 our Strategy 2030.
ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.
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Potential interview questions
| Describe a challenging legal issue you have faced and how you resolved it. | This question assesses your problem-solving skills and legal expertise. | Provide a clear case scenario, outline your approach, and emphasize the result. |
| How do you prioritize competing legal tasks and deadlines? | We want to know about your time management and organizational skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you have contributed to a team environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What legal frameworks are you most familiar with, and how have they influenced your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach continuous learning in the legal field? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time you had to advise a senior management team on legal risks. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in a legal capacity within an organization like ADB? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle a conflict between legal requirements and organizational goals? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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