Counsel - Public Sector Operations (Base in Beijing) - Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

About This Role

Counsel - Public Sector Operations The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond - infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 111 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients' needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled, and promotes regional connectivity.

Reporting directly to the Chief Counsel, the Counsel - Public Sector Operations will provide legal and policy advice in relation to AIIB's public-sector investment transactions with a view to protecting AIIB's interests and ensuring compliance with AIIB's mandate, policies, and procedures. Public-sector financing includes sovereign and sovereign-guaranteed loans.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal and policy advice in the context of the Bank's public-sector investment operations with a view to ensuring compliance with AIIB's social and environmental standards and other policy requirements.
• Participate in, and where appropriate, lead the negotiations of legal agreements.
• Draft and prepare various legal documents, such as legal opinions, studies, briefs, reports, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, contracts, and other legal materials related to investment operations.
• Provide legal support to AIIB's public-sector operations in their entire project cycle, including project preparation, implementation, and monitoring.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other multilateral development banks and development partners to further AIIB's investment operations.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5-8 years of relevant post-qualification practice experience. Experience in a top-tier international law firm or with an international financial organization is a strong plus.
• An LLM, JD, or equivalent; qualified to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• Relevant professional experience with sovereign loans, guarantees, and/or private-public partnership projects and loan/financing/guarantee agreements is a strong plus.
• An understanding of the legal aspects of investment operations of multilateral development banks and experience in sovereign-backed financings and guarantees would be an advantage.
• Ability and resourcefulness to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Ability to communicate with and convince internal and external stakeholders at a high level with appropriate legal solutions.
• Experience working collaboratively in a cross-cultural environment.
• Excellent command of English, including drafting and negotiating legal documents.

AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency, and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills, experiences, and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people from both within and outside AIIB members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability, or sexual orientation.

Join in AIIB's mission to promote sustainable infrastructure investments and to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia and beyond.

Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB.

ALL CURRENT VACANCIES * Closing Date: All opportunities close at 11:59 p.m. (GMT+8) on the dates listed.

• Job Type: Recruitment of staff is conducted through a merit-based competitive selection process. AIIB shall strive to provide employment opportunities open to all suitably qualified applicants, regardless of religion, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation or nationality.