Chief Counsel, Corporate Finance
Quick answer
The World Bank Group is hiring a Senior Chief Counsel, Corporate Finance in Washington, DC, United States, with a compensation package not specified, to provide strategic leadership and legal advice to the Finance team.
- Role
- Chief Counsel, Corporate Finance
- Organization
- World Bank Group
- Location
- Washington, DC, United States
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Legal
The role
The Chief Counsel for Corporate Finance at the World Bank will provide strategic leadership and legal advice to the Finance team, ensuring compliance with policies and managing quality and risks. This role involves coordinating legal support for financial transactions and collaborating with various practice groups within the organization. The Chief Counsel will also manage staff, oversee budgetary resources, and represent the practice group to stakeholders.
What you'll do
- Provide strategic leadership and legal advice to the Finance team, ensuring compliance with policies and managing quality and risks.
- Coordinate legal support for financial transactions and collaborate with various practice groups within the organization.
- Manage staff, oversee budgetary resources, and represent the practice group to stakeholders.
- Provide strategic legal leadership on a wide variety of financial matters and demonstrate the ability to provide technically sound, innovative, timely, and practical advice.
- Lead complex negotiations and manage the learning and knowledge flows in the Practice Group.
What it takes
- JD, LL.M, SJD or equivalent
- 12+ years of relevant legal experience
- Proven team management and mentoring skills
- Expertise in WBG and IFIs
- Strong understanding of IBRD and IDA governance
- Ability to provide strategic legal leadership
What you'll bring
How we treat you
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.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Washington, DC, United States.
What is the compensation package?
The compensation package is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a JD, LL.M, SJD or equivalent, 12+ years of relevant legal experience, proven team management and mentoring skills, expertise in WBG and IFIs, and a strong understanding of IBRD and IDA governance.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the World Bank Group's application process.
Is the job remote?
The work schedule is not specified, but the job is based in Washington, DC, United States.
How to apply
Apply directly on World Bank Group's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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