Associate Legal Officer

Job Vacancy | Monday, March 31, 2025

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Associate Legal Officer is assigned to the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), ADB's legal department. OGC is responsible for providing legal and policy advice to ADB's Board of Directors, its Management, and client departments on operational and administrative matters and advises on methods to limit ADB's risk exposure appropriately. It prepares or reviews documents that create and define the legal rights or obligations of ADB, including financing and investment contracts, agreements, and other documents relating to the formation of financing and knowledge partnerships.

You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the Assistant General Counsel and/or designated International Staff and Senior Officer and may supervise Junior Local Staff.

Your Role:

As an Associate Legal Officer, you will provide legal and technical support to counsel with respect to ADB's finance and funds operations.

You Will:

a. Finance Operations

• Support counsel in drafting, reviewing, and finalizing legal documents related to ADB's bond issuances, derivatives transactions, and regulatory approvals.
• Review agreements and documents from the Treasury Department and other relevant units, assisting in negotiations and finalization.
• Monitor global regulatory changes affecting ADB's Treasury operations and provide legal guidance on compliance with ADB's Charter, policies, and applicable laws.

b. Funds Operations

• Support counsel in legal matters related to cofinancing partnerships, knowledge partnerships, and ADB's involvement in global and regional funding initiatives.
• Review and assist in negotiating agreements such as MOUs, cooperation arrangements, and affiliation agreements from departments including SPD, CCSD, and SG.
• Draft and finalize agreements, documents, and communications related to fund operations.

c. Legal Research and Support

• Conduct legal research and assist counsels in responding to internal and external inquiries on global financial regulatory reforms, policy changes, and jurisdiction-specific legal matters.

d. Others

• Assist in training and mentoring new staff and consultants, support special projects, and perform non-project-specific tasks and additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

You will need:

• Bachelor's degree in Law and member of the Philippine Bar, or its equivalent work experience in a multilateral financial institution, preferably with advanced training.
• At least 5 years of relevant professional experience, with in-depth knowledge in documenting bond and swap issuances and derivative transactions.
• Experience working with legal and financial documents in a collaborative team setting, including reviewing and interpreting technical content to support decision-making.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English to convey legal concepts and support collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical Local Staff Level 4.

Benefits

ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

• Paid leave (including parental)
• Medical and health benefits
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development
• Retirement plan
• Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
• Expatriate benefits (for international staff)

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.

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ADB wants to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

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