African Development Bank Group Principal Legal Counsel Jobs in Nigeria
African Development Bank Group Principal Legal Counsel Jobs in Nigeria
The Position: The Principal Legal Counsel will ensure the correct interpretation of, and compliance with, the various Bank’s policies, rules, regulations and procedures applicable to staff (including Staff Regulations and Staff Rules, applicable Presidential Directives and Administrative Instructions), corporate procurement, and delegation of authority.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision and guidance of the Division Manager, PGCL.4, the Principal Legal Counsel will:
Advise on constitutional and corporate legal issues arising from the interpretation and application of the Agreement Establishing the African Development Bank (the Bank) and the African Development Fund (the Fund);
Advise on, draft, vet and revise legal documentation relating to the organization, structure, and administration of the Bank, the Fund and the Nigeria Trust Fund (together “the Bank Group”) and the relations of the Bank Group with international organizations and with member and non-member states, including matters pertaining to the privileges, immunities and exemptions of the Bank and the Fund and those of officers, employees, experts and consultants of the Bank;
Prepare submissions and represent the Bank in litigation, arbitration, other administrative or legal proceedings including internal administrative review and appeal and tribunal proceedings and other matters in which the Bank is a party or may have an interest;
Advise on, negotiate, and prepare contracts for the acquisition of goods and services for the Bank including consulting and professional services, intellectual property, technology and other products, in accordance with the Bank’s procurement rules and financial regulations, and provide legal support and advice regarding existing contracts or new contracts to be entered into the Bank; and advise on the legal aspects of matters arising in the course of contractual relations with external parties;
Advise on administrative and human resources management matters of the Bank, including the drafting, reviewing and amending of contracts and legal documents and advising on legal questions relating to personnel matters;
Advise on insurance matters and on administrative and policy matters concerning Staff Retirement Plan and Medical Benefits Plan, and provide legal support that may be required in respect of the Staff Retirement Plan and the Medical Benefits Plan;
Advise on and provide legal support in the negotiation and finalization of legal instruments of co-operation between the Bank and the Fund and bilateral, multilateral and other partners; draft, negotiate and finalize host agreements and other instruments required to ensure the Bank’s presence in its member countries;
Maintain contact with legal services of other multilateral institutions and of member states and with the legal profession in general in member states of the Bank on matters
relating to the functions and activities of the Bank and the Fund;
Undertake such other assignments as required.
Selection Criteria
At least a Master’s degree or its equivalent in Law, or a Juris Doctor (JD) and admission to the Bar of one of the member countries of the African Development Bank;
A minimum of Six (6) years of relevant experience preferably with an established law firm or an international financial institution, with proven administrative experience;
Ability to manage multiple, simultaneous and shifting demands, priorities and tight deadlines.
Good communication and inter-personal skills with the ability to build partnerships with a broad range of clients and deliver results that meet the needs of the Legal Service Departments and the Regional Directorate Hub’s work programs.
Demonstrated knowledge in the current trend of developments and familiarity with international law, and related matters
Skills in drafting of legal documents including briefs and confidential legal opinions, resolutions for Boards of Directors, preparing certificates, leading the negotiation of host countries agreements or technology contracts and partnership agreements;
Strong negotiation skills in relation to a varied range of legal documents.
Ability to work and deal with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and to build and maintain effective working relations with colleagues.
Ability to apply his / her legal knowledge and experience to deliver the full scope of strategic legal services
Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French preferably with a good working knowledge of the other language.
Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications; knowledge of SAP is an added advantage
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; African Development Bank Group Principal Legal Counsel Jobs in Nigeria
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