What are the responsibilities and job description for the Counsel - Advisory and Knowledge position at World Bank Group?
Counsel – Advisory and KnowledgeJob # : req31680 Organization : World Bank Sector : Legal Grade : GF Term Duration : 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type : International Recruitment Location : Washington, DC, United States Required Language(s) : English Preferred Language(s) : Portuguese, Spanish, French Closing Date : 2 / 20 / 2025 (MM / DD / YYYY) at 11 : 59pm UTC DescriptionDo you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges.The World Bank Group (WBG) is one of the world's largest sources of development assistance and global expertise for developing countries. WBG consists of five institutions that specialize in different aspects of development : the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).With twin goals of ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity, the WBG works in more than 100 developing economies to improve living standards and to fight poverty. The World Bank is owned by 189 member countries whose views and interests are represented by a Board of Governors and a Washington, DC-based Board of Directors.The Legal Vice Presidency (LEG) is responsible for providing legal advice and support to internal and external Bank clients on operational, advisory, financial, administration, and institutional matters.LEG requires the services of a senior level professional with a legal background to join the Law Advisory & Knowledge Unit (LEGLA). The role will focus on initiatives in the area of law, regulatory and judicial reform, with a particular focus on judicial engagement and capacity-building, as well as digitalization.The Selected Candidate will be a lawyer who can operate independently and has the ability to handle legal and policy issues related to the Bank’s work while working collaboratively with other lawyers within LEGVP.Responsibilities and Accountabilities : The Counsel position requires demonstrated ability to apply rigorous analytical skills, to work harmoniously in a team, and to exercise good judgment. The Counsel will work under the direct supervision of the Chief Counsel.As part of his / her duties, the Counsel will : Be responsible for the successful delivery of legal work on projects and programs and other transactions within client assignments; drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing legal documents for World Bank’s;Handle issues within an area of concentration to enable clients to create solutions;Provide legal support to ongoing projects and programs, including reviewing project and program documents for adherence to World Bank Group legal policies and procedures;Conduct comparative legal analyses on a range of issues, identify legal and policy issues, research relevant precedents, and propose appropriate solutions;Engage in policy discussions and negotiations with officials internally and externally;Protect and promote World Bank Group's interests;Write and review policy papers and undertake legal research;Prepare legal briefs on diverse topics;Participate in task / project teams and operational missions;Perform ad hoc assignments as requested by the Chief Counsel.Selection CriteriaThe Counsel is expected to have the following profile : Law degree : JD or LLB and LLM (required) SJD or PhD (desirable) and be admitted / qualified to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional legal experience.Fluency in English is essential.Additional fluency in Portuguese, Spanish and / or French is highly desirable.Strong analytical and communication skills.Ability to work collaboratively, to build trust among peers and colleagues.Excellent workload prioritization and ability to multi-task whilst maintaining high levels of attention to detail.Employment Value Proposition : The World Bank Group (WBG) offers comprehensive benefits including a retirement plan; health (medical, dental, pharmacy, vision), life and disability insurance; generous annual leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.#J-18808-Ljbffr
