Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you looking to have a lasting impact 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 of Senior Counsel (Canadian Climate and Nature Fund for the Private Sector in Asia ('CANPA')) is assigned to the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), ADB's legal department. OGC provides legal and policy advice to ADB's Board of Directors, its Management, and client departments on operational and administrative matters and advises on methods to limit ADB's risk exposure. It prepares documents that define the legal rights or obligations of ADB, including financing and investment contracts.
You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines. You will report to an Assistant General Counsel and will supervise National Staff and Administrative Staff.
The position title on the appointment is \"Senior Counsel\".
Your Role
As a Senior Counsel, you will support OGC in achieving its key result areas of nonsovereign financing transactions, with a focus on the \"Canadian Climate and Nature Fund for the Private Sector in Asia ('CANPA')\" and other relevant Funds and Programs administered by the Private Sector Operations Department (PSOD).
You will:
a. Operational Support
b. Knowledge Development & Management
Analyze and monitor global and other regulatory changes, including relevant laws and regulations impacting ADB's climate-related activities. Participate in internal and external training, conferences and other activities for knowledge building and dissemination. Prepare knowledge solutions and papers (such as law review articles and working papers) on current legal issues or priority areas under OGC's Law and Policy Reform initiatives.c. Staff Supervision
Supervise the performance of reporting staff, providing clear direction and regular Ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff.You will need:
Master's degree, or equivalent. Alternatively, a university degree in Law combined with at least 8 years of specialized professional experience relevant to the position may be considered in lieu of a Master's degree.· Admission as a lawyer in one or more of ADB's member countries.· At least 10 years of relevant post-qualification legal experience. Ability to present and defend legal arguments and issues with a high degree of competence. Experience with working with diverse, multi-cultural teams; building trust and promoting honesty; meeting core competencies; and bringing international experience, including in-house counsel roles and advising multilateral or development finance institutions. Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for International Staff Level 5Benefits
ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.
Paid leave (including parental) Medical and health benefits Life and other insurance plans Staff development Retirement plan Housing and education allowance (if applicable) Expatriate benefits (for international staff)Additional Information
ADB will be rolling out a new job grading structure on 1 January 2025, which may result in a change of the position grade and title with no change in the terms of reference. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge and accept all changes resulting from the new job grading structure.
This position is funded by a temporary funding source (e.g., a trust fund, financing facility, or capital expenditure budget) and therefore, the renewal of the appointment and its duration are subject to the availability of the funding source.
This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew for an initial period of three (3) years following Section 3.1 (b) of Administrative Order No. 2.01 (\"Recruitment and Appointment'). This appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may be renewed for a period of up to three years, or not renewed. There is no limit on the number of renewals. This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.
About Us
Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 49 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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