Associate, Corporate Legal

Overview

The Associate is a member of the Corporate team of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) s role supports the Corporate Team within OGC by assisting with the provision of legal services in their areas of responsibility (primarily employment and institutional matters), ensuring high standards of documentation, protection of EBRD's interests, and compliance with EBRD's mandate, policies, and procedures.

Requisition : 36427

Office Country:
United Kingdom
Office City:
London
Division: Office of the General Counsel
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Contract Length: 3 years
Posting End Date: 19/02/2026

• Provides specialist legal advice in a multi-disciplinary operational team with the aim of protecting EBRD’s interests and ensuring compliance with EBRD’s internal policies. Assists counsel in all aspects of their work. On simple matters, advises clients under general supervision of counsel and on more complex matters under close supervision.
• Drafts, reviews, comments on and negotiates legal documentation, subject to further review and comments from counsel, to eliminate legal risks and ensure adherence to EBRD standards. Analyses legal risks and recommends solutions for counsel’s consideration.
• 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 to ensure compliance of activities with such policies. Follows up on legal developments in jurisdictions where EBRD operates.
• Follows up on deliverables and deadlines for a portfolio of activities to ensure timely completion. Identifies and flags potential threats to avoid delays.
• Acts as 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 the candidate’s home country and a postgraduate law degree from a leading university, or equivalent work experience gained in a country other than the candidate’s home country.

• Good knowledge of and interest in matters relating to the privileges and immunities of international organisations (e.g., exemption from taxation, archival immunity, jurisdictional immunity) and of other matters typically within the Corporate team of an international organisation (governance issues, assistance to the office of the Secretary General).
• Understanding of 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 in the Bank’s countries/regions of operation 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 operation 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.

Our agile and innovative approach makes life at the EBRD a unique experience. You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people’s lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.

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