General Counsel

The General Counsel (GC), and under the GC the Office of the General Counsel, proactively provides legal advice, counsel and guidance to the various parts of ADB, acting as a legal fiduciary to the Bank as a whole. Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia.

Requirements

• Master's Degree, or equivalent, in Law or University degree and at least 10 years specialized experience relevant to the position can be considered and/or admission as a lawyer in one or more of ADB's member countries
• Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level
• At least 20 years of relevant legal experience after bar admission
• Proven leadership skills and demonstrated experience managing large and diverse teams of professionals
• Substantial experience handling high level legal negotiations
• Understanding of the operational policies and programs of ADB or similar multilateral development organizations, and exposure to, or hands-on knowledge of, its operations are highly desirable
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, Management, Board of Governors, Board of Directors, and external counterparts
• Proven abilities as a thought leader on legal, compliance and governance issues, with experience leading externally focused legal policy reform initiatives is desirable
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• International experience working in finance in several countries, with development finance experience and experience in the Asia-Pacific region is desirable

Benefits

• Rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package
• Housing and education allowance
• Expatriate benefits
• Relocation
• Retirement plan
• Medical and health benefits
• Paid leave (including parental)
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development