Counsel (Sovereign)

Overview

Provide legal support for loan projects in ADB.

You have:

• 5+ years of relevant legal experience in public or private sector.
• A degree in Law from a recognized university.
• Experience in providing legal advice for loan or investment contracts.
• Familiarity with the Asia-Pacific region's legal and policy environment.
• Ability to supervise local staff effectively.

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 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. It prepares documents that create 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 Local Staff.

The position title on the appointment is "Counsel".

Your Role

As a Counsel, you will support OGC in achieving its main result areas by providing legal advice and support for the origination, 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 Program and participate in knowledge-sharing activities.

You will:

a. Sovereign Operations

b. Law and Policy Reform

c. Knowledge Sharing

d. Staff Supervision

Qualifications

You will need:

Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical International Staff Level 1.

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 69 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.

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.

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ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

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