Counsel (Nonsovereign)
Job Vacancy | Wednesday, March 19, 2025
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- Reference Number 250266 Position Level TI1 Department Office of the General Counsel Division Office of the General Counsel Location Asian Development Bank Headquarters Date Posted Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Closing Date Wednesday, April 2, 2025 11:59 p.m. (2359 Manila Time, 0800 GMT)
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 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 Junior team members.
The position title on the appointment is \"Counsel\".
Your Role
As a Counsel (Nonsovereign), you will support OGC in achieving its key result areas by processing, negotiating and administering nonsovereign (private sector) projects. You may also participate in OGC's Law and Policy Reform program alongside the Counsel's main responsibilities.
You will:
a. Operational Support
- Provide legal services in the processing, negotiating, and administering of nonsovereign financing transactions with a focus on ADB's equity investment products, comprising direct equity and investment fund transactions. These span direct investments (equity and quasi-equity) in a broad range of sectors and companies across the growth spectrum and ADB's commitments to investment funds across different asset classes, including private equity, private credit and venture.
b. Knowledge Development & Management
Develop template documentation, guidance notes, or internal \"know-how\" for both OGC and other relevant departments. Contributes to relevant internal and external training and other activities for advocacy, dissemination, and knowledge building.c. Staff Supervision
Oversee the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance. Ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff.Qualifications
You will need:
Master's degree, or equivalent. Alternatively, a university degree in Law combined with at least 5 years of specialized professional experience relevant to the position may be considered in lieu of a Master's degree. Admission as a lawyer in one or more of ADB's member countries. Primary admission in a common law jurisdiction or to the New York Bar is preferred. At least 8 years of relevant post-qualification legal experience advising on private equity funds or direct equity investment transactions. Must be proficient in English, excel in multicultural teams, and meet core competency requirements. International experience across multiple countries is required, preferably as in-house counsel or advising development finance institutions. Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical International Staff Grade 1 (TI1).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.
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 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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