Counsel, Institutional & Administrative Law | Relocation

Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Manila

On-site

PHP 2,000,000 - 3,800,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation
Medical benefits
Retirement plan
Staff development
Housing allowance

Job summary

Asian Development Bank (ADB) invites applications for Counsel in the Office of the General Counsel in Manila, Philippines. The role focuses on providing legal advice and documentation support for institutional and administrative matters, with supervision of junior lawyers and reporting to an Assistant General Counsel.

Qualified candidates have a law degree, admission to practice, at least six years of relevant legal experience including three years in international organizations, and strong

Qualifications

  • Law degree and admission as a lawyer in one or more member countries.
  • At least 6 years of relevant legal experience, including 3+ years in international organizations on HR, employment, governance and admin law.
  • Excellent English communication; ability to present and defend legal arguments in multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice and documentation support on institutional and administrative matters.
  • Lead a team of lawyers and supervise junior staff under an Assistant General Counsel.
  • Review laws and regulations, prepare legal documents, and conduct research on specified matters.
  • Participate in training, conferences, and knowledge-sharing activities.

Skills

Legal research
Legal advisory
Written & verbal English
Staff supervision
Multicultural teamwork

Education

Law degree
Post-graduate qualification

Tools

Legal databases

Job description

Asian Development Bank (ADB) invites applications for Counsel in the Office of the General Counsel in Manila, Philippines. The role focuses on providing legal advice and documentation support for institutional and administrative matters, with supervision of junior lawyers and reporting to an Assistant General Counsel.

Qualified candidates have a law degree, admission to practice, at least six years of relevant legal experience including three years in international organizations, and strong

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