The Senior Counsel supports OGC in achieving its main result areas by providing legal advice and documentation support to institutional and administrative matters and other operational and other advisory work.
Legal Advice and Support :
Provide legal advice and support on institutional and administrative matters such as:
ADB's personnel policies, which may include policies on employment conditions, compensation and benefits, pension governance and administration matters.
Personnel matters, which may include staff grievances, disciplinary procedures, appeals to the Appeals Committee, and applications to the ADB Administrative Tribunal.
Administrative law matters and legal issues affecting ADB Headquarters, Resident Missions and Representative Offices in ADB member countries.
Privileges and immunities of ADB and its personnel in member countries, asset forth in the ADB Charter and in host country agreements.
Matters arising about ADB's membership, decision-making organs, and ADB's Annual Meetings.
Implementation of treaties and other agreements concluded by ADB on institutional matters.
Data privacy and data protection policies, and legal aspects of the management of ADB's information technology systems. Reviewing laws and regulations applicable to specified matters.
Preparing legal documentation and conducting legal research for any of the above matters.
Knowledge Sharing:
Contribute to relevant internal and external training, conferences and other activities for advocacy, knowledge building and dissemination.
Staff Supervision:
Lead reporting staff with clear guidance, performance monitoring, feedback, and development opportunities.
Qualifications
You will need:
Master's degree, or equivalent, and admission as a lawyer in one or more of ADB's member countries. University degree in law combined with specialized professional experience in similar organization/s may be considered in lieu of a master's degree.
At least 10 years of relevant legal experience, including at least 5 years of legal experience working in international organizations on human resources, employment, governance, and administrative law matters.
Advanced written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to present and defend legal arguments, demonstrate core competencies, and collaborate within multicultural and multidisciplinary teams. Able to inspire trust and promote a culture trust, and openness. International experience working in several countries.
