Legal Officer - Senior Legal Officer
Provide legal advice and support for ADB's operations and legal matters.
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Overview
Provide legal advice and support for ADB's operations and legal matters.
You have:
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience, including experience in international law or corporate law.
- Proven ability to provide legal advice and support on complex issues.
- Strong negotiation skills and experience in negotiating contracts and agreements.
- Ability to analyze and interpret legal documents and regulations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Understanding of ADB's operational policies and procedures.
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 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.
Your Role
As a Legal Officer / Senior Legal Officer you will provide independent legal advice and analytical support in the negotiation, processing, and administration of sovereign and technical assistance (TA) operations, and other legal matters. You will report to the Assistant General Counsel and/or designated International Staff and will oversee administrative staff.
You will:
Project Processing and Administration
Legal Research and Support
Supervisory Functions
Others
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.
● Paid leave (including parental) ● Medical and health benefits ● Life and other insurance plans ● Staff development ● Retirement plan ● Housing and education allowance (if applicable) ● Expatriate benefits (for international staff)
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
| Can you describe a challenging legal issue you faced and how you resolved it? | This question assesses your problem-solving skills and legal reasoning in real situations. | Discuss a specific case, outline the complexity of the problem, the steps you took, and the outcome. |
| How do you prioritize your tasks when managing multiple legal cases? | The interviewer wants to understand your time management skills and ability to handle competing demands. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you employ to communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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