Assistant General Counsel / 240258

at  Asian Development Bank

KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT

• Lead or contribute to the writing and review of policy papers, legal research, and dissemination of policy and best practices in a given field.
• Perform a significant role in guiding and mentoring staff, and substantively contribute to the design of professional and operational training or development activities in the field of expertise.
• Lead in the design and oversee staff training programs, and programs and policies aimed at cultivating talent and staff’s pursuit of career paths.

As an Assistant General Counsel, you will take a lead role in (1) the planning, implementation, and supervision of OGC’s vision, goals, strategies and work plan, (2) oversight of the provision of legal support services by a team of lawyers in the preparation, negotiation, processing, and administration of sovereign loan and grant projects, including cofinancing and guarantees, and ensure the quality of work being supervised, (3) identifying and managing related legal risks, (4) contributing to the development of strategies and frameworks for law and policy reform in ADB’s developing member countries (DMCs), and (5) working directly with client departments and provide guidance on day-to-day operational issues and compliance with ADB policies. The Assistant General Counsel will report to the General Counsel and will supervise several International, National, and Administrative Staff.