Description

IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities. Our mission is to leverage the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet.

The Legal Department of IFC (CLED) provides legal and policy advice to the IFC Board, its Management and client departments on operational, advisory, and corporate matters.  CLED supports client departments in:

• the delivery of IFC’s annual program of financing private sector projects in emerging markets, advisory services, as well as early-stage engagements and pre-investment project development work to identify opportunities for private sector investments and creating markets (“Upstream”);
• project portfolio management (including jeopardy projects and projects in litigation);
• the delivery and design of structured finance products, sub-national lending, equity and quasi-equity and public-private partnerships, and investments in funds, as well as platform products;
• advising on corporate policy and operational matters; and
• knowledge management and training.

The Legal Department is overseen by 2 Deputy General Counsels (DGCs) who report into the Vice President & General Counsel. There are 6 managers or Assistant General Counsels that report into the DGCs and are responsible for the supervision of lawyers and general administration of the Legal Department.

Given a recent vacancy in the position, IFC’s Legal Department is seeking to recruit a Manager/AGC to oversee Global Industries, Upstream (Investment) and E&S matters.
The Manager will oversee the following areas:

• Global Industries (Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Agribusiness and Services, Financial Institutions Group, Trade Finance). Such lawyers support mainly global teams based in DC as well as projects with teams based in the regions with investments in these sectors.
• Upstream (Investment)
• Environmental & Social (E&S) matters, including cases before our independent accountability watchdog – the Compliance Advisor Ombudsman (CAO).

The Manager will be based in Washington D.C. and will report to a Deputy General Counsel.

Duties and Accountabilities

The Manager will be responsible for:

• Managing a team of lawyers, legal assistants/analysts and support staff.
• Primary supervision of lawyers working in Global Industries, Upstream (Investment) and E&S / CAO matters.
• Ensuring the provision of timely and high-quality legal services and advice to client departments for the above sectors and subject matters..
• Monitoring legal and policy issues arising in the above sectors and subject matters and presenting such issues for discussion and resolution at management team, as needed.
• Managing relationships with business counterparts for the above sectors and subject matters.
• Developing and implementing processes and procedures to ensure adequate awareness of legal and business risks in the above sectors and subject matters.
• Providing the Vice President and General Counsel (VP&GC) and the Deputy General Counsels (DGCs) with a single point of contact on issues arising in the above sectors and subject matters.
• Working with AGCs in the regions to coordinate assignment of projects.

Other management responsibilities include:

• Actively participating in the day to day management of the Legal Department and the setting of its strategic goals, and communicating those goals to members of the department
• Assisting the VP&GC and DGCs in administrative and personnel matters and other matters related to CLED operations.
• Assisting the VP&GC and DGCs in the provision of general legal and policy advice to the Corporation.
• Representing the VP&GC and DGCs at meetings of Board committees and acting on behalf of VP&GC and DGCs as necessary.
• Assisting in the implementation of departmental or corporate initiatives.
• Fostering team building and knowledge-sharing within the Legal Department.

People management:

• Identifying staffing and hiring needs and managing recruitment and on-boarding of staff to fill identified needs
• Monitoring workflow, volume of work deliverables and the delivery of work of direct reports
• Facilitating staff development by mentoring and coaching staff members and assisting them in outlining their professional development goals; identifying any need for “on the job training” and monitoring the same
• Ensuring the efficient and fair assignment of project, departmental and corporate work to lawyers and legal assistants (in conjunction with regional legal managers and industry leads).
• Coordinating with other AGCs and relevant Global Lead Counsel on assignments and obtaining timely performance feedback
• Providing ongoing informal and formal feedback to direct reports and ensuring direct reports who are primary supervisors provide similar feedback to those they supervise

Selection Criteria

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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