Senior Counsel - Public Sector Operations (Base in Beijing)

Overview

Senior Counsel - Public Sector Operations (Base in Beijing)The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond. AIIB began operations in Beijing in 2016 and has grown to 110 approved members worldwide. It is capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA-rated by major international credit rating agencies. AIIB collaborates with partners to meet clients'' needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled, and promotes regional connectivity.The Senior Counsel - Public Sector Operations will lead and provide legal and policy advice and support to the Public Sector Operations (PSO) team and the relevant vice presidencies, protecting AIIBs interests and ensuring compliance with AIIBs mandate, policies, and procedures. The role includes advising on the structuring, negotiation, and implementation of sovereign-backed financing operations, including results-based financing, policy-based financing, guarantees, and co-financing arrangements with development partners. The Senior Counsel may also be asked to work across functional boundaries, including collaboration with other Legal Units, the Office of the General Counsel, and other institutional functions.Responsibilities

Lead in providing legal and policy advice to PSO and project teams on design, structuring, and implementation of the Bank''s public-sector investment operations, ensuring compliance with AIIB''s social and environmental standards and other policy requirements.Draft, review, and negotiate complex legal documentation for sovereign operations, including financing agreements, guarantee agreements, and co-financing arrangements.Develop and revise legal model forms.Advise on legal and policy matters relevant to sovereign operations, including restructurings, waivers, and remedies in sovereign-backed operations in line with AIIB''s operational policies.Support the development of AIIB''s sovereign operations framework, including the design of new financing instruments, policies, and standards.Collaborate with other LEG units and development partners to promote harmonized approaches and best practices in sovereign lending.Conduct research and prepare legal opinions, memoranda, and policy notes on issues related to sovereign financing and MDB operations.Promote innovative approaches in legal processes and documentation to improve efficiency and effectiveness in supporting sovereign operations.Requirements

Minimum 8 years of relevant post-qualification practice experience. Experience in a top-tier international law firm and/or with an international financial organization is a strong plus.An LLM degree, J.D., or equivalent and qualified to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.Relevant professional experience with sovereign loans, guarantees, and/or PPP projects and loan/financing/guarantee agreements is a strong plus.Strong understanding of the legal aspects of investment operations of multilateral development banks and experience in sovereign-backed financings and guarantees would be an advantage.Excellent command of English, including drafting and negotiating legal documents in English.Ability and resourcefulness to work independently with minimal oversight.Ability to mentor and coach less experienced colleagues.Ability to design and deliver training to colleagues in LEG, AIIB staff, and external clients.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 ..... full job details .....