IFC Senior Counsel Jobs 2023 – South Africa NGO Jobs. IFC South Africa looking for “Senior Counsel“. Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree may apply on or before 21st February 2023.
The International Finance Corporation is an international financial institution that offers investment, advisory, and asset-management services to encourage private-sector development in less developed countries. The IFC is a member of the World Bank Group and is headquartered in Washington, D.C. in the United States.
IFC Senior Counsel Jobs 2023
The IFC has published a job vacancy announcement on 08th November 2023 for qualified South Africa’s to fill in the vacant post of Senior Counsel to be based in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Recruiter | International Finance Corporation (IFC) |
Position | Senior Counsel – Other |
Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
Country | South Africa |
Total Vacant Post | N/A |
Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree |
Experience Required | Minimum 15 years |
Application Deadline | 21st February 2023 |
Roles and Responsibilities:
You’ll advise business teams with an independent voice on all core aspects of integrity risks as they impact IFC’s clients, partners, transactions and new products/initiatives in the Africa region, to include:
- Evaluating integrity and reputational risk flags identified by business teams during IDD, making recommendations, and providing solutions to mitigate these risks
- Employing knowledge, expertise, and sound judgment to address IFC’s unique risk profile
- Demonstrating expertise in IDD issues in Africa across all sectors in which IFC works
- Being known by business teams as the lead for integrity matters in Africa
- Liaising with the other business integrity staff in CBR focusing on money laundering risks and tax-related risks in Africa projects.
- You’ll provide legal advice to Africa business teams and management on integrity-related matters in transactions, new products/initiatives, and IFC’s Africa operations generally, including on the following subjects:
- International and national anti-corruption/bribery laws and regulations (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act, etc.)
- International standards and guidance relating to AML/CFT (e.g., issued by Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the Wolfsberg Group) as well as national AML/CFT laws and regulations
- Other integrity-related laws/regulations and legal issues that arise in IFC business
- Economic sanctions (such as the UN, EU, UK, and US regimes) and other international trade sanctions and export controls
- Crisis management and legal advice related to significant integrity legal matters, including potential or actual litigation or involving complex legal issues
- The legal workings of the WBG Integrity Vice-Presidency (INT) and WBG Sanctions System
- You’ll also provide legal advice to Africa business teams and management on integrity-related contractual provisions, to include:
- Reviewing current integrity-related provisions in IFC legal agreements
- Drafting new integrity-related provisions in IFC legal agreements and bespoke legal provisions in IFC financing documents
- Negotiating with clients to build out contractual protections on integrity-related matters
- Advising on integrity-related provisions for legal documentation relating to new products/initiatives
- Drafting disclosures for Board papers.
Selection Criteria
- Juris Doctorate (JD), Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent
- At least 15 years of working experience including a minimum of 7 years providing legal advice on international business transactions, project finance, investment funds, or litigation including experience advising on business integrity-related matters (such as anti-corruption laws, AML/CFT, economic sanctions, etc.)
- Fluency in English plus one other major language relevant to the region
- Seasoned judgement on integrity-related and/or international business transactions
- Track record of delivering high-quality work product for complex engagements and initiatives
- Demonstrated skills in working across teams and providing effective feedback to team members
- Strong communication and presentation skills and ability to explain complex issues clearly and concisely; superior client focus
- Strong organizational skills with ability to work under time pressures to deliver results for clients
- Experience presenting engaging workshops and trainings to staff and management at all levels
- Law firm or large consulting firm experience is a plus
- Hands-on litigation and crisis management experience is a plus
- Working familiarity with laws and regulations, industry and international standards at the intersection of integrity and AML/CFT is a plus
- Familiarity and fluency with data analytics and reporting
- Experience with data analytics, data technology and data risk management
Other Details
- Job #: req21145
- Grade: GG
- Term Duration: 3 years 0 months
- Recruitment Type: International Recruitment
- Job Schedule: Full time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: Negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply IFC Senior Counsel Jobs 2023
Note: Before you apply, please download (link is given below) the full advertisement and read it carefully.
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The Closing Date: 21st February 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Particulars | Details Link |
Job Advertisement | Download |
Official Website | www.ifc.org |
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