Associate, Corporate Legal

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The Associate is a member of the Corporate team of the Office of the General Counsel (“OGC”).

The Associate supports the Corporate Team within OGC by assisting the members of such team in the provision of all relevant legal services in their areas of responsibility (primarily employment and institutional matters), ensuring the highest standards of documentation, protection of EBRD's interests and compliance with EBRD's mandate, policies, and procedures.

• Provides specialist legal advice in a multi-disciplinary operational team with a view to protect EBRD’s interests and ensure compliance with EBRD’s internal policies. Assists counsel in all aspects of their work. On simple matters advises clients under the general supervision of counsel and on more complex matters under their close supervision.
• Drafts, reviews, comments on and negotiates legal documentation, subject to further review and comments from counsel, with a view to eliminate legal risks and ensure adherence to EBRD standards. Analyses legal risks and recommends solutions for the consideration of counsel.
• Monitors and reviews the work of outside counsel within the framework agreed with counsel. Carries out the initial review of their work products and discusses comments with counsel.
• Develops and preserves thorough knowledge of EBRD’s internal policies, procedures and templates with a view to ensure compliance of activities with such policies, procedures and templates. Follows up on legal developments in jurisdictions where EBRD operates.
• Follows up on the deliverables and deadlines for a portfolio of activities in order to ensure their timely completion. Identifies and flags potential threats in a timely manner to avoid delays.
• Is a primary point of contact for small scale standard activities, with guidance from counsel where needed.
• Conducts legal research, as instructed by counsel.
• Where applicable, assists counsel in carrying out OGC led activities.

A law degree from a leading university in his or her home country and a post graduate law degree from a leading university, or work experience gained, in each case, in a country other than his or her home country.

A good knowledge of and an interest for:

• matters relating to privileges and immunities of international organisations (exemption from taxation, archival immunity, jurisdictional immunity, etc…) and of other matters typically falling within the remit of the Corporate team of the legal service of an international organisation (governance issues, assistance to the office of the Secretary General);
• international administrative law and the law applicable to the employment relationship between an international organisation and its staff members
• Typically a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of 5 years of legal post-qualification experience or equivalent legal experience. Legal experience in the Bank’s countries/regions of operations is preferable. Prior experience in an international financial institution or international organisation would be an asset.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English. Additional highly preferred languages include Arabic, French, Russian and Ukrainian.
• Demonstrated readiness to work in the Bank’s countries/regions of operations and a keen interest in international development.
• Excellent project management skills, ability to monitor and follow up on many activities concurrently under time constraints and ability to understand and manage priorities. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to explain legal matters and provide guidance in resolving legal issues.

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