Requisition ID 35004 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Office of the General Counsel Contract Type Short Term Contract Length 12 months Posting End Date 17/09/2024
Purpose of Job
The Principal, Counsel is primarily responsible for providing legal and policy advice and support on matters in the Principal, Counselโs area of responsibility. Working closely with other staff across the Bank, the Principal, Counsel ensures that legal risks and issues relating to matters assigned to him/her team are identified, addressed and managed.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Works on borrowing operations under the Bankโs Global Medium Term Note programme, Commercial Paper Note issuing programme and other types of funding operations, both in the international capital markets and in the Bankโs region of operations.
- Works on derivatives and capital market operations in established and emerging markets (including derivatives, repo and other master agreements).
- Works on other Treasury matters requiring legal advice.
- Provides the full range of legal assistance on a substantial number of new and existing matters in their area of responsibility, including structuring, drafting of agreements, and advising on legal and policy issues.
- Monitors (or supports other Counsel in monitoring) a substantial portfolio of matters in his/her area of responsibility, which matters are of a complexity commensurate with their level of experience, including advising relevant departments on the interpretation of agreements etc.
- Manages (or supports other Counsel in managing) the engagement and work of external law firms, ensuring cost effective utilisation of legal services and appropriate balance of internal and external legal advice.
- Contributes to the knowledge management activities of OGC, including, as appropriate, through the preparation and dissemination of memoranda and policy briefs, the updating and development of relevant country law information or of resources in a specialised subject area, and participating in EBRD's on-going policy dialogue by providing legal advice/updates in relation to such countries or subject areas.
- Assists OGC Management on specific assignments.
- Participates in inter-departmental working groups and task forces in order to develop Bank policies or to deliver on the Bank's strategic initiatives.
- Participates in the supervision and mentoring of the work of Interns, Associates, Senior Associates and, if applicable, Counsel.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- A law degree from a leading university in his or her home country and a post-graduate law degree from a leading university or relevant professional legal experience in another country.
- Admitted to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
- Normally not less than five years of experience in their area of responsibility gained, depending on their area of responsibility, in an international law firm, the in-house legal department of a top commercial/investment bank, or international organisation (including EBRD).
- Demonstrable experience in international capital markets (e.g., debt capital markets and derivatives, structured finance etc.).
- Excellent command of the English language, including excellent skills to draft and negotiate legal documents in English. A command of French or German is an advantage.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and project management skills as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
What is it like to work at the EBRD?
Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.
The EBRD environment provides you with:
- Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
- A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
- An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
Diversity is one of the Bankโs core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.
Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).