E T Consultant – Legal Innovation & AI Job #: req33621 Organization: IFC Sector: Legal Grade: EC3 Term Duration: 1 year 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Washington, DC,United States Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): Closing Date: 7/10/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
IFC—a member of the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. 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. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.
The Legal Department of IFC (CLED), under the Vice President and General Counsel, Legal and Institutional Risk and Governance, provides legal and policy advice to the IFC Board, its Management and client departments on operational, advisory, and corporate matters. CLED supports client departments in (i) the delivery of IFC’s annual program of financing private sector projects in emerging markets, advisory services, as well as early stage engagements and pre-investment project development work to identify opportunities for private sector investments and creating markets (“Upstream”); (ii) project portfolio management (including jeopardy projects and projects in litigation); (iii) the delivery and design of structured finance products, sub-national lending, equity and quasi-equity and public-private partnerships, and investments in funds, as well as platform products; (iv) advising on corporate policy and operational matters; and (v) knowledge management and training.
We are seeking a highly qualified legal professional to join our team, focusing on machine learning and artificial intelligence projects. The position of ET Consultant is based at the International Finance Corporation (IFC) headquarters in Washington, DC. This role entails providing comprehensive legal counsel and support for our AI initiatives and will report directly to the Chief Counsel, Legal Operations. The successful candidate must possess extensive experience in technology law and legal operations, particularly related to AI and machine learning, strong analytical skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal issues within a corporate environment.
Role and Responsibilities
Automation of Document Generation• Oversee, develop, and monitor the legal team's contract lifecycle management (CLM) process and automation of specimen, forms, and templates.• Assist in identifying and implementing tools for the legal department to streamline new or existing specimen, forms, and templates. Additionally, manage design, rollout, and training on specimen documentation.• Lead the legal team through Phase 2 (CLM) rollout, ensuring the preparation of the final Design Document for CLM and the Final Design Workbook.• Supervise change management activities for CLED and other assigned responsibilities and tasks related to the aforementioned duties.• Drive departmental initiatives, including the development and redesign of legal support processes to increase efficiencies and better align to the changing needs of the business• Refine templates and playbooks• Partner with IT and Onit Support to identify, address, and escalate technical issues with Onit CLM.• Coordinate onboarding and training sessions, ensuring new staff have access to legal tools, documents, and various training programs.• Develop and deliver presentations and training sessions for clients and colleagues
AI and Machine Learning Projects • Commercial Agreements: Negotiate, draft, and advise on complex commercial agreements supporting various AI and product teams.• Template Refinement: Refine templates and playbooks to ensure they are up-to-date and in line with best practices.• Departmental Initiatives: Drive departmental initiatives, including the development and redesign of legal support processes to increase efficiencies and better align with the changing needs of the business, including through the use of AI tools.• Tracking Development: Track the development of automation of legal documents and develop ideas to encourage the advancement of automation and use of AI, including generative AI within CLED and the development of automation of the legal documents and developing ideas to encourage the development of automation within CLED.• Cross-Team Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-team legal colleagues and other internal stakeholders to align project outcomes with the company’s priorities.• Client Relationships: Cultivate strong relationships with clients to foster trust, collaboration, and alignment between business objectives and legal considerations.• Client Understanding: Develop a deep understanding of clients’ operations, goals, and challenges to provide tailored legal advice on providing AI and automation solutions.
Selection Criteria
• Educational Qualification: Degree in law• Professional Experience: 15+ years in law, focusing on legal documentation and cross-border financing projects• Legal and Technical Proficiency: Strong drafting and research skills; deep familiarity with automation, AI, cloud computing, big data and track record of formulating and successfully implementing AI and automation initiatives in the context of the legal function; experience with Onit ELM and CLM preferred• Process and Project Management: Independent work capability; effective issue resolution in a proactive and efficient manner• Analytical Mindset: Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with a pragmatic and solution-oriented mindset• Business and Legal Acumen: Identify risks, strategic thinking, innovative AI and automation solutions• Time Management: Handle pressure and tight deadlines efficiently• Attention to Detail: Manage multiple priorities quickly and track record of productive collaboration with senior colleagues and leadership of junior staff• Client Focus: Thrive under pressure, client-oriented mindset• Commitment to Core Values: Excellence, respect, teamwork, diversity, integrity, innovation, transparency, accountability
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful Risk Taking – Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.
3. Empowerment and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.
World Bank Group Core Competencies
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Note: The selected candidate will be offered a one-year appointment, renewable at the discretion of the World Bank Group, and subject to a lifetime maximum ET appointment of three years. If an ET appointment ends before a full year, it is considered as a full year toward the lifetime maximum. Former and current ET staff who have completed all or any portion of their third-year ET appointment are not eligible for future ET appointments.