Senior Counsel (Institutional and Administrative Law)

Provide legal advice and documentation support for institutional matters.

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Overview

Provide legal advice and documentation support for institutional matters.

You have:

  • Provide legal advice and support on institutional and administrative matters
  • Oversight of Technical Local Staff
  • Knowledge sharing with the institution and stakeholders

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 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 assigned at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. You will report to an Assistant General Counsel and will oversee Technical Local Staff.

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

Your Role

The Senior Counsel supports OGC in achieving its main result areas by providing legal advice and documentation support to institutional and administrative matters and other operational and other advisory work.

You will:

a. Legal Advice and Support ·

Provide legal advice and support on institutional and administrative matters such as:

b. Knowledge Sharing

c. Staff Supervision

Qualifications

You will need:

Benefits

ADB offers 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 our Strategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.

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ADB wants 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 and critical thinking skills in legal contexts. Discuss a specific case, your thought process, and the outcome, emphasizing your role.
How do you prioritize your tasks when dealing with multiple legal cases? The interviewer wants to understand your organizational and prioritization skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe how you would handle a disagreement with a colleague over legal advice. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to stay updated on legal changes relevant to your work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you have contributed to a positive workplace culture? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: adb.org