Senior Counsel – Private Sector Financing & Investments

Asian Development Bank (ADB); Manila; On-site; PHP 5,732,000 - 8,917,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing and education allowance

Expatriate benefits

Relocation

Retirement plan

Medical benefits

Paid leaves

Life and other insurance

Staff development

Job summary

Asian Development Bank (ADB) invites applications for the position of Senior Counsel (Nonsovereign) based in Manila. The role focuses on supporting the Office of the General Counsel with private sector financing transactions, equity investments, and fund management activities within ADB's nonsovereign portfolio.

It requires substantial post-qualification experience, strong English communication, and leadership ability to supervise staff across a multicultural, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in law or equivalent with relevant post-qualification experience.
• Admitted as lawyer in one or more ADB member countries; NY Bar preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support in processing, negotiating and administering private sector financing transactions.
• Lead due diligence and drafting/negotiation of legal documentation; supervise staff.
• Advise on development finance and policy reform; support investment approvals and portfolio management.

Skills

English communication

In-house counsel experience

Multicultural teamwork

Legal leadership

Education

Master's degree in law

Bar admission in common law jurisdiction or NY Bar

Job description

Asian Development Bank (ADB) invites applications for the position of Senior Counsel (Nonsovereign) based in Manila. The role focuses on supporting the Office of the General Counsel with private sector financing transactions, equity investments, and fund management activities within ADB's nonsovereign portfolio.

It requires substantial post-qualification experience, strong English communication, and leadership ability to supervise staff across a multicultural, multidisciplinary team.