Chief Counsel

Chief Counsel

Job #:

req22839

Organization:

MIGA

Sector:

Legal

Grade:

GH

Term Duration:

3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type:

International Recruitment

Location:

Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s):

English

Preferred Language(s):

Closing Date:

5/29/2023 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) is a member of the World Bank Group, and our mission is to promote foreign direct investment into developing countries to help end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity. We do that through the provision of political risk insurance and credit enhancement to investors and lenders against losses caused by non-commercial risks. For more information, visit www.miga.org.

The Legal Affairs and Claims Group in MIGA (known as "MIGLC") serves as the legal counsel for MIGA, and provides legal advice relating to the governance, operations, and other activities of the Agency. Among its principal responsibilities, MIGLC advises MIGA's Council of Governors, Board of Directors and senior management, negotiates and drafts contracts of guarantee, manages all claims proceedings, facilitates discussions between investors and governments related to disputes and potential claims, oversees outside counsel, supports MIGA's internal departments in risk and policy analysis, finance and risk management and external outreach, and promotes innovation and knowledge sharing in support of MIGA's mission.

Note: This requisition is posted internally for WBG and IMF staff only. External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will be rejected.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Chief Counsel reports to the Director and General Counsel and the duties and responsibilities entail a wide range of activities relating to operations, pre claims and claims, policies and corporate matters, including:

• People/ Talent Management
  • Manage the unit staff, including the recruitment, coaching, results agreement, performance evaluation (addressing any performance gaps and course corrections) and career development guidance.
  • Promote a culture of effective teamwork, inclusiveness and collaboration.
• Resource Management
  • Manage the unit's resources for the delivery of the work program. Resources include staff, administrative budget, and consultants.
• Knowledge Management
  • Facilitate consultation and peer-to-peer discussions among MIGA colleagues and external parties as relevant to responsibilities.
  • Ensure systematic sharing of good practice and learning from lessons from within MIGA and partners.
• Technical Expertise
  • Strategize and manage pre claim matters and the claims process in close consultation with the General Counsel. Advise clients, discuss with government officials, and facilitate discussions amongst all parties in pre claim matters.
  • Provide clearance for and supervise the drafting and negotiation of contracts of guarantee and ancillary documents. Advise on transaction structures, including eligibility under MIGA's governing documents, subrogation rights and rights of recovery, and other legal issues. The Chief Counsel is responsible for the successful and timely delivery of legal work.
  • Assist project attorneys and operational teams in resolving legal, policy and deal structuring issues associated with complex or novel operations or products, providing innovative and creative advice, while protecting the Agency's interests.
• Lead counsel meetings in an effective manner, providing intellectual and operational leadership.
• As delegated, supervise policy and institutional matters.
• Representing MIGLC and participating effectively in the MIGA Extended Leadership Team.
• Act on behalf of the General Counsel when she/he is away from the office.

Selection Criteria

• Minimum: Juris Doctor, LLB, or equivalent law degree; qualification to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• At least twelve years of relevant legal experience since earning law degree. Relevant experience includes legal work and advising in private sector emerging market transactions, involving cross-border lending, international project or corporate finance or political risk, export credit or investment insurance.
• Track record of leadership and contributions in political risk insurance and credit enhancement operations.
• Strong client service orientation: demonstrated history of having been able to work under pressure and respond to demands from internal and external clients in a timely fashion.
• Strong negotiation skills and diplomacy, high degree of discretion, ethics, tact, and sensitivity in handling confidential and sensitive matters.
• Demonstrated track record of effectively managing, mentoring and guiding diverse teams.

Other Criteria

• Understanding of the WBG mission and development agenda.
• Willingness to travel essential.

Managerial Competencies

• Courage of your Convictions
  • Outstanding WBG managers demonstrate the confidence in their convictions and the integrity to express themselves to peers and superiors even if it is easier or more comfortable to refrain from speaking up. They have the confidence, balanced with humility and judgment, to operate with the intent of doing what is right for the WBG and its clients.
• Leading the Team for Impact
  • Outstanding WBG managers focus on the WBG purpose and mission in order to provide on-going clarity and vision to their teams. They align capabilities and resources around the WBG mission. They create an energizing and empowering work environment where people are engaged and have the resources necessary to do their jobs, while holding team members accountable for results and improvement.
• Influencing Across Boundaries
  • Outstanding WBG managers persuade, convince and create buy-in for ideas and initiatives in order to advance their own goals and strategies, consistent with the WBG mission and vision.
• Fostering Openness to New Ideas
  • Outstanding WBG managers create open and innovative climates for the people around them. They are transparent, open to divergent views and encouraging of these attributes in others. They promote broad thinking and frank discussion, welcoming others' input into the decision-making process, and they build on others' ideas.
• Building Talent for the Future
  • Outstanding WBG managers build people's capabilities for the future by supporting and leveraging the diversity of staff in terms of their race, gender, nationality, and culture, educational and professional backgrounds. They create growth opportunities for others, encouraging them to stretch beyond their current experience or comfort zone. They provide ongoing feedback and development, including long term career development and mentoring, as well as hold their team members accountable for developing others.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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