Quick answer
IFC is hiring a mid-level Legal Officer based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, to provide legal and policy advice on operational, advisory, and corporate matters. The role requires a Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree and at least four years of relevant legal experience. Compensation is not specified.
- Role
- Legal Officer, LAC Region
- Organization
- IFC
- Location
- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Legal
The role
The Legal Officer position at IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, involves providing legal and policy advice on operational, advisory, and corporate matters. The role is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and requires a Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree with at least four years of relevant legal experience.
What you'll do
- Provide legal and policy advice on operational, advisory, and corporate matters
- Handle straightforward financing transactions, advisory projects, and upstream engagements
- Advise internal clients at the business development stage, term sheet stage, and drafting and negotiating relevant legal documents
- Oversee work produced by administrative and more junior staff in the Legal Department
- Update guidance, manage precedents, and work on legal and IFC policy research
What it takes
- Juris Doctor, LLB, or equivalent law degree
- At least four years of relevant legal experience
- Experience advising on cross-border transactions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Portuguese
- Ability to handle portfolio work
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Retirement plan, medical, life and disability insurance, paid leave, parental leave, reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a Juris Doctor or equivalent law degree, at least four years of relevant legal experience, and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Portuguese.
How do I apply?
You can apply by clicking the 'Apply Now' button on the job posting.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, and is not remote.
How to apply
Apply directly on IFC's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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