Avis de recrutement : La Banque Mondiale recrute un(e) Consultant E T – Juridique aux Etats-Unis.

Avis de recrutement : La Banque Mondiale recrute un(e) Consultant E T – Juridique aux Etats-Unis.

 

 

 

 

 

Roles & Responsibilities:

* The Extended Term Consultant, under the supervision of the Chief Counsel and other Counsel, will:

* Draft legal agreements and other legal documents for projects in the ECA Region with a primary focus on Ukraine.

*   Prepare legal memoranda on relevant legal issues for projects in the ECA Region with a primary focus on Ukraine.

* Conduct legal research on relevant issues of law.

* Review operational documents, including to ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures, identify legal risks and issues, and propose solutions/mitigation measures.

* Advise teams on the application of World Bank policies and procedures.

* Provide guidance to administrative staff and/or paralegal on processing of documentation.

* Participate in project/program related or country-related meetings and negotiations.

* Oversee routine contract management tasks (e.g., monitor conditions of effectiveness) and other legal monitoring activities related to Investment Project Financing, Program for Results and Development Policy Financing operations, etc.

* Review translations from Ukrainian to English and vice versa of legal documents and other routine and specialized correspondence, for accuracy and offering relevant comments.

* Carry out any other complementary duties assigned by the Counsel(s).

Selection Criteria

* An LLM degree, J.D. or equivalent and qualified to practice law.

* Minimum five (5) years of experience in administrative law, contract law, international law, and/or commercial transactions and negotiations.

* Excellent legal research, writing, analytical and communications skills.

* Excellent interpersonal skills.

* Familiarity in the use of varied legal research sources (including electronic sources on the Internet) and other databases.

* Fully proficient in computer skills, particularly in using word processing software, information databases, internet services, and library sources.

* Ability to work well as a team member in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment.

* Ability to work under time pressure and to juggle multiple tasks within tight deadlines.

*  Familiarity with the Ukrainian legal system and Ukrainian law.

* Fluency in written and spoken English and Ukrainian or Russian is required, as well as excellent drafting skills. Additional languages (French or Spanish) desirable.

Closing date : January 20^th, 2023

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