Senior Counsel (Canadian Climate and Nature Fund for the Private Sector in Asia ('CANPA'))

Support legal advisory for financing transactions related to climate fund

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Overview

Support legal advisory for financing transactions related to climate fund

You have:

  • Proven experience in legal advisory for financing transactions.
  • Strong knowledge of climate change policies and sustainable development.
  • Ability to supervise and manage staff effectively.
  • Expertise in international development finance.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment.

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you looking to have 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 Senior Counsel (Canadian Climate and Nature Fund for the Private Sector in Asia ('CANPA')) 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 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 an Assistant General Counsel and will supervise National Staff and Administrative Staff.

The position title on the appointment is "Senior Counsel".

Your Role

As a Senior Counsel, you will support OGC in achieving its key result areas of nonsovereign financing transactions, with a focus on the "Canadian Climate and Nature Fund for the Private Sector in Asia ('CANPA')" 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

ADB will be rolling out a new job grading structure on 1 January 2025, which may result in a change of the position grade and title with no change in the terms of reference. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge and accept all changes resulting from the new job grading structure.

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 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 our Strategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.

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Potential interview questions

Can you share an example of a project you worked on that involved legal advisory for financing? This question helps the interviewer assess practical experience and expertise in legal advisory roles. Provide a specific project example highlighting your role and the outcomes.
What strategies do you employ to manage and supervise staff effectively? The interviewer wants to understand your management style and leadership qualities. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you stay informed about developments in climate change policies? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to evaluate risks in a financing transaction. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you believe are the biggest challenges facing international development finance today? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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