Litigation Consultant
Location: Washington DC
The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.
About this position
The Executive Secretariat of the Sanctions Committee is currently looking for a lawyer with strong experience in litigation, preferably international litigation, to provide legal support to the Executive Secretary of the Sanctions Committee.
The Sanctions Committee is part of our anti-corruption framework, which addresses allegations of prohibited practices in activities financed or executed by the IDB Group. The Sanctions Committee is responsible for the appellate review of prohibited practices. Its Secretariat supports their decision-making process from a legal and logistical standpoint.
What you鈥檒l do:
路 Conduct document review of case evidence, in English and Spanish.
路 Assist the Executive Secretary in defining the need or convenience of requesting clarifications and further evidence from the parties to the proceedings.
路 Prepare draft judgments in English and Spanish, following instructions to be provided by the supervisor. In addition, ability to draft judgments in French and/or Portuguese would be an advantage.
路 Coordinate the management and review of case files, including organizing all case related records in accordance with appropriate protocols.
路 Under the guidance of the Executive Secretary, participate in the administration of the Executive Secretariat.
路 Under the guidance of the Executive Secretary, provide conceptual input in the development of internal policies and procedures relating to case review, management and processing, as well as protocols for case-related communications, internal and external correspondence and the handling of sensitive information.
路 Conduct research on assigned issues, including policy matters related to the anti-corruption framework, analyzing information and summarizing findings.
路 Research and analyze case law from various sanctioning bodies.
路 Advise the Executive Secretary in discussions with other units, regarding the sanctions regime and related policies.
路 Draft and proofread reports to Senior Bank Management, the Board of Executive Directors and its Audit Committee, related to the caseload and other matters.
路 Draft presentations and other materials for conferences and official meetings.
路 Perform other tasks assigned by the Executive Secretary, depending on business needs.
What you'll need
路 Education: You hold a master's degree in law from a leading university.
路 Experience: You have at least five (5) years of experience in complex civil, administrative or criminal litigation matters. You have expert-level knowledge of legal proceedings, preferably in international settings. Experience in international tribunals is considered an advantage.
路 Languages: You have full command of English and Spanish. Professional proficiency in French and/or Portuguese would be an advantage.
Key skills:
路 Skills: You have very strong legal drafting skills in Spanish and English, at a level required in sophisticated legal proceedings. You are able to conduct detailed reviews of evidence and draft documents without editorial assistance.
- Learn continuously
- Collaborate and share knowledge
- Focus on clients
- Communicate and influence
- Innovate and try new things
Requirements:
- Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries.
- Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.
- COVID-19 considerations: the health and safety of our employees are our number one priority. As a condition of employment, IDB/IDB Invest requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Type of contract and duration:
- Type of contract: Consultant Full-Time
- Length of contract: 6 months, with possibility of extension.
What we offer
The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee鈥檚 life. These benefits include:
- A competitive compensation package.
- Leaves and vacations: 2 days per month of contract + gender- neutral parental leave .
- Health Insurance: the IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance.
- We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
- Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
- Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.
- Health and wellbeing: Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for all employees.
- Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, and others.
Our culture
At the IDB Group we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application.
Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.
About the IDB Group
The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.
About IDB
We work to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Through financial and technical support for countries working to reduce poverty and inequality, we help improve health and education and advance infrastructure. Our aim is to achieve development in a sustainable, climate-friendly way. With a history dating back to 1959, today we are the leading source of development financing for Latin America and the Caribbean. We provide loans, grants, and technical assistance; and we conduct extensive research. We maintain a strong commitment to achieving measurable results and the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and accountability.
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