Senior Counsel at IFC - International Finance Corporation

What You'll Be

• A Senior Counsel for Africa leading on integrity matters in the Africa region and guiding and overseeing the other members of the Africa integrity team in CBR
• A strategic partner to business teams (investment and advisory) for integrity matters in Africa
• A visible, vocal and influential champion for the proper management of integrity issues
• Reporting to the Principal Counsel – Head, Integrity Risk, who leads the Integrity unit in CBR from Washington D.C.

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