Counsel (Institutional and Administrative Law)
Counsel (Institutional and Administrative Law)
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Job Description
You will need:
- A University degree in law and admission as a lawyer in one or more of ADBs member countries.; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent
- At least 6 years of relevant legal experience including at least 3 years of legal experience working in international organizations on human resources employment governance and administrative law matters.
- Advance written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to present and defend legal arguments demonstrate core competencies and collaborate within multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.
- Able to inspire trust and promote a culture of trust and openness.
- International experience working in several countries.
- Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical International Staff Grade 1 (TI1).
Benefits
ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADBs standards and comparator markets taking into account your qualifications and experience.
- Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
- Expatriate benefits (if applicable)
- Retirement plan
- Medical and health benefits
- Paid leave (including parental)
- Life and other insurance plans
- Staff development
Additional Information
This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period this appointment may at the option of ADB be extended once for up to 2 years converted to a regular appointment or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staffs particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staffs performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.
About Us
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila Philippines and is composed of 69 members 50 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous inclusive resilient and sustainable Asia and the Pacific while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance knowledge and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030.
ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.
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Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a difference on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship
The position is assigned to the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) ADBs legal department. OGC provides legal and policy advice to ADBs Board of Directors its Management and client departments on operational and administrative matters and advises on methods to limit ADBs risk exposure appropriately. It prepares or reviews documents that create and define the legal rights or obligations of ADB including financing and investment contracts.
You will be assigned at our Headquarters in Manila Philippines. You will report to an Assistant General Counsel and will oversee Junior team members.
The position title on the appointment is Counsel.
Your Role
The Counsel supports OGC in achieving its key result areas by providing legal advice and documentation support to institutional and administrative matters and other operational and other advisory work as required.
You will:
a. Legal Advice and Support
- Provide legal advice and support on primarily institutional and administrative matters such as: ADBs personnel policies which may include policies on employment conditions compensation and benefits pension governance and administration matters. Personnel matters which may include staff grievances disciplinary procedures appeals to the Appeals Committee and applications to the ADB Administrative Tribunal.
- Administrative law matters and legal issues affecting ADB Headquarters Resident Missions and Representative Offices in ADB member countries.
- Privileges and immunities of ADB and its personnel in member countries asset forth in the ADB Charter and in host country agreements. Matters arising in relation to ADBs membership decision-making organs and ADBs Annual Meetings.
- Implementation of treaties and other agreements concluded by ADB on institutional matters. Data privacy and data protection policies and legal aspects of the management of ADBs information technology systems.
- Reviewing laws and regulations applicable to specified matters.
- Preparing legal documentation and conducting legal research on the above matters and performing other duties as assigned including special projects supporting OGCs overall operations.
b. Knowledge Sharing
- Participate in and contribute to relevant internal and external training conferences and other activities for advocacy knowledge building and dissemination.
c. Staff Supervision
- Lead reporting staff with clear guidance performance monitoring feedback and development opportunities.
Employment Type
Full Time
