Assistant General Counsel

JOB PURPOSE

Take a leading role in the planning, implementation and supervision of the Office of the General Counsel’s (OGC) vision, goals, strategies and work plan. Provide leadership to OGC’s Institutional and Administrative team and oversee other institutional, operational and advisory work as required.  Oversee the provision of legal support services by a team of lawyers in assignments relating to OGC’s institutional and administrative projects. Work directly with client departments and provide guidance on day-to-day operational issues and complement with ADB polices. 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Supervisors: General Counsel
• The following staff positions may be supervised by the incumbent:

                  o Administrative Staff
                  o National Staff
                  o International Staff

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Juris Doctorate or Masters degree, or equivalent, in law, and admission as a lawyer in one or more of ADB’s member countries. Specialized experience in management, administration and/or finance, preferably in international financial institutions, legal departments, law firms or similar organizations.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• At least 15 years of relevant legal experience, with emphasis on either litigation, public international law possibly with a focus on employment and/or administrative law Able to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level
• Able to work with multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams
• Able to inspire trust and confidence and to promote a strong culture of honesty, trust and openness
• Excellent interpersonal skills required to lead and manage a team of highly skilled professionals and creating / maintaining an environment  that encourages responsible information and knowledge sharing
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.  Must be able to communicate, present and defend complex legal arguments and issues
• International experience working in several countries
• An understanding of the operational policies and programs of ADB or similar multilateral development bank (MDB) with hands-on knowledge of / exposure to ADB's / other MDB operations is desirable but not a pre-requisite

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For more details and to apply, visit http://www.adb.org/careers/adb-hr-14-0038
Deadline for applications is on 31 January 2014.

Women are encouraged to apply.

The vision of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a region free of poverty. Established in 1966 and based in Manila, Philippines, ADB’s multicultural staff come from about 67 members. ADB offers a competitive salary and benefits package. While the position advertised is for the ADB headquarters, staff must be prepared to serve in any location outside Manila, Philippines at the discretion of Management. Applicants must be nationals of one of ADB's member countries.