Legal Senior Analyst

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The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About this position

The Legal Department is seeking a Legal Sr. Analyst who will work as a paralegal assisting an assigned group of attorneys in the Sovereign Guaranteed Operations Division of the Legal Department (LEG/SGO).    

The team’s mission: LEG/SGO provides legal advice throughout the loan programming and approval process, and on the formulation of policies and the development of new loan and guarantee products for the Bank's sovereign-guaranteed operations.  

What you’ll do

Analyze relevant information in project documents and assist with drafting, reviewing, and proofreading of legal documents such as loan contracts, technical cooperation agreements, investment grants, and resolutions related to sovereign and sovereign-guaranteed lending, as well as technical cooperation and investment grants. Prepare amendatory agreements for loan contracts and technical cooperation agreements.

Validate information on loan contracts, technical cooperation agreements, and investment grant agreements in the Bank’s loan management system.

Prepare notes to the Finance Department regarding compliance with national legislative ratification.

Conduct legal research and analyses on Bank policies and procedures, borrowing member countries’ legislation and regulations, and legal opinions.

Support attorneys in interpreting Bank policies and guidelines.

Register documents in the Bank's systems for official distribution and translation.

Lead the coordination of the signing of loan and guarantee contracts, as well as technical cooperation and investment grant agreements.

Review and proofread translations of legal documents into one or more of the Bank’s official languages for accuracy.

The services described above will be rendered primarily in connection with loan, technical cooperation, investment grant, and guarantee operations that are being formulated, negotiated, and processed for countries and entities within a group of countries to be determined at the time of hiring, or that are in execution in such countries, as well as in connection with regional operations.

What you'll need

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in a field relevant to international development projects. Paralegal or pre-law studies are also desirable. 

Experience:  At least three years of experience as a paralegal, working with international development projects, or in other relevant roles.  Experience working with legal documentation is desirable. Excellent organizational skills and a high level of attention to detail. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products (e.g., Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Languages: Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish. Basic knowledge of at least one other official Bank language (French or Portuguese) is a plus.

Key skills

Legal Analysis

Drafting

Negotiation Problem-Solving Skills

Excellent Client Relations and Teamwork Skills.

Requirements

Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents.

Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.

Type of contract and duration

Staff: International: International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.
    

What we offer

The IDB Group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include: 

A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis.

Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender- neutral   parental leave.

Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs. 

Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future. 

We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.

Hybrid and flexible work schedules.

Health and well-being:  Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees. 

Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile, such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others. 

Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others. 

Our culture

At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at .