Counsel (Leading Asia's Private Infrastructure 2 Fund (LEAP 2))
Support legal operations for private infrastructure fund projects.
Overview
Support legal operations for private infrastructure fund projects.
You have:
- Must provide legal and policy advice to ADB's Board and Management.
- Experience with nonsovereign projects required.
- Ability to supervise staff and manage legal documentation.
- Strong understanding of sustainable development principles.
- Fluency in English is mandatory.
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
The Counsel will support OGC in achieving its key result areas by processing, negotiating, and administering nonsovereign (private sector) projects with a particular focus on the "Leading Asia's Private Infrastructure 2 Fund (LEAP 2)" and other relevant Funds and Programs administered by the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD).
You will:
a. Operational Support
b. Knowledge Development & Management
c. 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.
Additional Information
This position is funded by a temporary funding source (e.g., a trust fund, financing facility, or capital expenditure budget) and therefore, the renewal of the appointment and its duration are subject to the availability of the funding source.
This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of three (3) years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 ("Recruitment and Appointment'). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may be renewed for a period of up to three years, or not renewed. There is no limit on the number of renewals. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
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 describe a complex legal issue you have managed in the past? | We want to assess your problem-solving and analytical skills in real situations. | Provide details of the issue, your approach, and the outcome. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when dealing with multiple projects? | This question evaluates your organizational skills and time management. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time you had to negotiate a contract under challenging circumstances. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you ensure compliance with legal regulations in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to manage and supervise a diverse team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |