Counsel (Sovereign & Public Private Partnerships)
Provide legal advice and support for ADB operations
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Overview
Provide legal advice and support for ADB operations
You have:
- Must have experience providing legal advice in a development finance context.
- Expert knowledge in public-private partnerships and sovereign issues.
- Ability to manage and supervise staff effectively.
- Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
- Fluency in English, knowledge of additional languages is a plus.
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 This position of Counsel is assigned within 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 based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.
You will report to the Assistant General Counsel and will supervise National and Administrative Staff.
The position title on appointment is “Counsel”.
Your Role
The Counsel supports OGC in achieving its key result areas by providing legal and policy advice and operations and documentation support to one or more of the following activities: processing and administration of loan, grant, and technical assistance (TA) projects; transaction advisory services (TAS) for public-private partnership (PPP) projects and other infrastructure projects; law, policy and reform; and the resolution of disputes arising from ADB-financed projects. You will work directly with clients and with supervision for critical tasks.
You will:
a. Operational Support
b. Law, Policy and Reform
c. Procurement Support
d. Knowledge Sharing
e. Staff Supervision
Qualifications
You will need:
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.
ADB only hires nationals of its 68 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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Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you resolved a significant legal dispute in a project. | This question assesses your problem-solving abilities and legal expertise. | Focus on outlining the steps you took to understand the issue, the resolution process, and the outcome. |
| How do you ensure compliance with legal frameworks in public-private partnerships? | The interviewer is looking for your understanding of legal compliance in complex projects. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you have contributed to a policy reform initiative? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you utilize for effective staff management and supervision? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a complex legal issue you analyzed and the resulting actions you recommended. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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