In the East Asia and Pacific region, the Bank supports a wide range of countries, including middle-income countries at different stages of development, less developed countries rapidly transforming into middle-income countries, small island states, fragile and post-conflict countries, and countries facing capacity constraints. Development challenges vary from country to country and include the infrastructure needs of demanding middle-income countries; the human development needs and capacities of small Pacific island countries; Disaster risk management and climate change affecting all countries in the Region, as well as the environmental and social sustainability issues facing the entire Region. The region is also home to a number of more developed countries that wish to share their knowledge with other countries in the region and the rest of the world, and are increasingly turning to banking for refundable advisory services. The Institutional Administration practice group provides a wide range of legal advice to clients across the banking group. LEGIA is responsible for managing the Bank`s external litigation in the United States and around the world, thus ensuring the protection of the Bank`s privileges and immunities. LEGIA also represents the management of the banking group in internal labour disputes by preparing written pleadings and, where appropriate, participating in oral proceedings, which may include both the hearing of legal issues and the evidentiary procedure with the examination of witnesses. * Excellent legal research, writing, analytical and communication skills. LEGSG provides specialized expertise in project finance, structured finance, credit enhancement, and public-private financing arrangements for World Bank operations, in coordination with colleagues in the Financial Solutions Department as well as World Bank regional and global staff and World Bank Treasury staff. LEGSG members are active at all stages of the project cycle: from upstream design, design and structuring to approval by the World Bank Board of Directors, review, preparation and negotiation of legal documents (regular interaction with leading international law firms acting on behalf of private sector sponsors and lenders) to financial close and afterlife. In addition, legsG advises World Bank departments and staff on matters related to their areas of activity.
* A degree from LLM, J.D. or equivalent, with at least eight (8) years of relevant experience and admission to the Bar (or equivalent) in at least one jurisdiction is required. Advertising * Very good oral and written English skills required. Additional languages (French or Spanish strongly preferred; Arabic or Portuguese a plus).* Continuous experience in a reputable private sector law firm and/or with an international financial organization or government agency is an important asset. General Skills Required* Proven expertise in project finance, corporate finance and structured finance with proven experience in structuring, designing, negotiating and executing transactions to support long-term infrastructure investments in emerging markets is essential. Does not share or exploit confidential information. – Professional Maturity: Understands others and the reasons for their behavior. Take the time to clarify the views of others so that progress can be made, especially in stressful or conflicting situations. Proven ability to be a team member in sensitive and effective multicultural environments across organizational boundaries and to establish effective working relationships with clients and colleagues.- Legal reasoning: Breaks down issues into their components. Articulates the implications of situations step by step. Stay objective when looking at problems or situations to understand problems.
Make sure he/she has all the facts. – Recommends and takes decisive action: Applies critical thinking and solicits input and experiences from others to recommend an approach consistent with the World Bank Group`s strategy. Assesses risks and anticipates the short- and long-term impact of decisions. Commits to making a decision and takes action once a decision has been made.- Client Orientation: Takes personal responsibility for responding to customer inquiries, requests or needs in a timely manner, and strives to remove barriers that may hinder execution or overall success. – Flexibility: Able to adjust strategy and objectives and, if necessary, make appropriate structural or organizational changes to advance the work and meet the needs of the situation. – Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making: Analyzes facts and data to support informed and logical decisions about one`s own work and that of others. – Create, apply, share knowledge: Create, apply, and share knowledge from across and outside the World Bank Group to strengthen internal and/or external client solutions: Ensures the systematic exchange of best practices and learning from the World Bank Group, clients, and partners. Is known throughout the World Bank Group in its area of expertise and is sought after by World Bank Group colleagues to advise, review, or contribute to the knowledge products of others. Seeks mentoring opportunities with more experienced employees to deepen or strengthen their expertise.- Mentoring: Provides guidance and feedback to junior staff on routine and new tasks. Identifies other people in the organization or other parts of the bank to provide advice and support.- Provide results to customers: Creates value by constantly looking for a better way to achieve more impactful results; sets ambitious goals.
Dive into customer experiences and perspectives by asking in-depth questions to understand unmet needs. Demonstrate responsibility for achieving results that impact development, as well as financial, environmental and social sustainability. Identifies and proposes solutions to mitigate and manage risks. Takes personal responsibility for responding to customer requests, requests or needs in a timely manner, and strives to remove obstacles that may hinder execution or overall success.- Makes intelligent decisions: Researches a variety of information and inputs, looks for possible solutions and generates recommended options. Identifies and understands risks and suggests recommendations. Based on risk analysis, decisions are made in a timely manner in one`s own area of responsibility, taking into account the interests and concerns of stakeholders.- Lead and innovate: Brings new ideas to understand situations and develop solutions to solve complex problems. Adapts to circumstances and manages the impact of their behavior on others in the context of the World Bank Group`s values and mission. – Collaboration within teams and across borders: appropriately involves others in decision-making and communicates with key stakeholders. .