Counsel - Public Sector Operations Base in Beijing - Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and policy advice in the context of the Bank's public-sector investment operations with a view to ensuring compliance with AIIB's social and environmental standards and other policy requirements.
• Participate in, and where appropriate, lead the negotiations of legal agreements.
• Draft and prepare various legal documents, such as legal opinions, studies, briefs, reports, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, contracts, and other legal materials related to investment operations.
• Provide legal support to AIIB's public-sector operations in their entire project cycle, including project preparation, implementation, and monitoring.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other multilateral development banks and development partners to further AIIB's investment operations.
• Requirements: Minimum 5-8 years of relevant post-qualification practice experience. Experience in a top-tier international law firm or with an international financial organization is a strong plus.
• An LLM, JD, or equivalent; qualified to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• Relevant professional experience with sovereign loans, guarantees, and/or private-public partnership projects and loan/financing/guarantee agreements is a strong plus.
• An understanding of the legal aspects of investment operations of multilateral development banks and experience in sovereign-backed financings and guarantees would be an advantage.
• Ability and resourcefulness to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Ability to communicate with and convince internal and external stakeholders at a high level with appropriate legal solutions.
• Experience working collaboratively in a cross-cultural environment.
• Excellent command of English, including drafting and negotiating legal documents.
• Join in AIIB's mission to promote sustainable infrastructure investments and to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia and beyond.
• Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB.
• ALL CURRENT VACANCIES * Closing Date: All opportunities close at 11:59 p.m. (GMT+8) on the dates listed.
• ** Job Type: Recruitment of staff is conducted through a merit-based competitive selection process. AIIB shall strive to provide employment opportunities open to all suitably qualified applicants, regardless of religion, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation or nationality.

Additional Information

Counsel - Public Sector Operations The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond - infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 111 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients' needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled, and promotes regional connectivity. Reporting directly to the Chief Counsel, the Counsel - Public Sector Operations will provide legal and policy advice in relation to AIIB's public-sector investment transactions with a view to protecting AIIB's interests and ensuring compliance with AIIB's mandate, policies, and procedures. Public-sector financing includes sovereign and sovereign-guaranteed loans.

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