World Bank is inviting applications from eligible candidates for the post of ET Consultant in Washington, DC, United States.
About World Bank
The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development.
With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.
About the Opportunity
LEGLE invites qualified candidates to apply for a Legal Consultant (ETC2) based in Washington, DC. The selected candidate will work under the supervision of the LEGLE Chief Counsel. The ETC will be a lawyer who can operate independently to handle legal and policy issues related to the Bank’s operational work while collaborating with other lawyers within LEGLE and LEG as a whole.
Roles and Responsibilities
- The Extended Term Consultant, under the supervision of the Chief Counsel and other Counsel, will:
- Draft legal agreements and other legal documents for projects in the ECA Region with a primary focus on Ukraine.
- Prepare legal memoranda on relevant legal issues for projects in the ECA Region with a primary focus on Ukraine.
- Conduct legal research on relevant issues of law.
- Review operational documents, including ensuring compliance with applicable policies and procedures, identifying legal risks and issues and proposing solutions/mitigation measures.
- Advise teams on the application of World Bank policies and procedures.
- Provide guidance to administrative staff and/or paralegals on the processing of documentation.
- Participate in project/program-related or country-related meetings and negotiations.
- Oversee routine contract management tasks (e.g., monitor conditions of effectiveness) and other legal monitoring activities related to Investment Project Financing, Program for Results and Development Policy Financing operations, etc.
- Review translations from Ukrainian to English and vice versa of legal documents and other routine and specialized correspondence, for accuracy and offering relevant comments.
- Carry out any other complementary duties assigned by the Counsel(s).
Essential Qualifications
- An LLM degree, J.D. or equivalent and qualified to practice law.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in administrative law, contract law, international law, and/or commercial transactions and negotiations.
- Excellent legal research, writing, analytical and communications skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity in the use of varied legal research sources (including electronic sources on the Internet) and other databases.
- Fully proficient in computer skills, particularly in using word processing software, information databases, internet services, and library sources.
- Ability to work well as a team member in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment.
- Ability to work under time pressure and to juggle multiple tasks within tight deadlines.
- Familiarity with the Ukrainian legal system and Ukrainian law.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Ukrainian or Russian is required, as well as excellent drafting skills. Additional languages (French or Spanish) are desirable.
How to Apply?
Interested applicants can apply through the link provided below.
Application Deadline
January 20, 2023.
Location
Washington, DC, United States.
