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Counsel / Senior Counsel - Public Sector Operations Base in Beijing
Counsel / Senior Counsel - Public Sector Operations Base in Beijing
Counsel / Senior Counsel - Public Sector Operations Base in Beijing
Posted 20 April by
eFinancialCareers
Ended
Reporting directly to the Chief Counsel, the Counsel / Senior Counsel - Public Sector Operations will be responsible for providing legal and policy advice in relation to AIIB's public sector investment transactions with a view to protecting AIIB's interests and ensuring compliance with AIIB's mandate, policies and procedures. Public sector financing includes sovereign and sovereign-guaranteed loans.
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
- Provide legal and policy advice in the context of the Bank's public sector investment operations with a view to ensuring compliance with AIIB's social and environmental standards and other policy requirements.
- Provide legal support to AIIB's public sector operations.
- Participate in, and where appropriate, lead the negotiations of legal agreements.
- Draft and prepare various legal documents, such as legal opinions, studies, briefs, reports, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, contracts, and other legal materials related to investment operations.
- Assist with the legal aspects of project preparation, implementation and monitoring.
- Coordinate and collaborate with other multilateral development banks and development partners to further AIIB's investment operations.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum 5-8 years (for Counsel) and 8-10 years (for Senior Counsel) of relevant post-qualification practice experience, experience in a top-tier international law firm or with an international financial organization is a strong plus.
- Relevant professional experience with sovereign loans and/or guarantees and loan/financing agreements is a strong plus.
- An understanding of the legal aspects of investment operations of multilateral banks and experience in sovereign-backed financings would be an advantage.
- Excellent command of English, including drafting and negotiating legal documents in English.
- Ability and resourcefulness to work independently with minimal oversight.
- Ability to communicate with and convince internal and external stakeholders at a high level with appropriate legal solutions.
- Experience in working collaboratively in a cross-cultural environment.
- Completed Master's law degree and qualified to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills, experiences and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people from both within and outside AIIB members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation.
Join us and help create a prosperous and sustainable Asia while growing your career in a diverse and innovative environment.
Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB.
ALL CURRENT VACANCIES * Closing Date: All opportunities close at 11:59 p.m. (GMT+8) on the dates listed.
** Job Type: Recruitment of staff is conducted through a merit-based competitive selection process. AIIB shall strive to provide employment opportunities open to all suitably qualified applicants, regardless of religion, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation or nationality.
Reference: 52509419
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