Global Procurement Legal Consultant

The World Bank Group; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

World Bank is seeking an E.T. Consultant to provide high‑level procurement‑related legal advice under LEGOP, contributing to the Bank's procurement framework and country‑level implementation.

The role requires independent work, cross‑unit collaboration, and strong drafting skills in support of operational projects. Based in Washington, DC, the consultant will advise on complex matters, participate in policy initiatives, and help build knowledge through training and published guidance, with a

Qualifications

• Advanced law degree and admission to practice in at least one jurisdiction.
• 8+ years of post‑qualification experience providing legal counsel.
• Experience advising on procurement matters for multilateral development banks is a plus.
• Strong legal research and drafting of agreements, memos and guidance.
• Excellent problem‑solving, written and oral communication skills.
• Teamwork, mentoring potential and collaboration across organizational boundaries.
• Fluency in English; French or Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex procurement‑related legal advice and guidance.
• Draft, review and advise on contract provisions and procurement documents.
• Contribute to policy reforms and updates of standard procurement templates.
• Carry out country legal assessments and deliver capacity‑building for government counterparts.
• Develop knowledge products and training on legal procurement topics.
• Engage with external partners including other IFIs and client counterparts.

Skills

Legal advice

Procurement

Contract drafting

Policy reform

Capacity building

Education

JD/LLM or equivalent

Job description

World Bank is seeking an E.T. Consultant to provide high‑level procurement‑related legal advice under LEGOP, contributing to the Bank's procurement framework and country‑level implementation.

The role requires independent work, cross‑unit collaboration, and strong drafting skills in support of operational projects. Based in Washington, DC, the consultant will advise on complex matters, participate in policy initiatives, and help build knowledge through training and published guidance, with a