Counsel presso World Bank Group

Counsel

Description

The World Bank Group is a unique global partnership of five institutions driven by a bold vision to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, we help solve the world’s greatest development challenges. When you join the World Bank Group, you become part of a dynamic, diverse organization with 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide. We work with public and private sector partners, invest in groundbreaking projects, and use data, research, and technology to bring tangible and transformative changes around the globe. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.

The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), a member of the World Bank Group, is the global leader in international investment dispute settlement. Its mandate is to foster increased flows of international investment by providing an impartial and effective international forum for the resolution of disputes between host governments and foreign investors. Further information about ICSID can be found at www.worldbank.org/icsid

Role & Responsibilities:

• Analyze requests for conciliation and arbitration, and applications for post-award remedies.
• Assist in the constitution of conciliation commissions, arbitral tribunals and ad hoc committees.
• Administer the subsequent proceedings, including complex and novel proceedings.
• Supervise the financial aspects of proceedings, including advances of funds, reimbursement of arbitrator and other costs, and refunds to parties.
• Provide procedural advice to conciliators, arbitrators, committee members and parties.
• Assist conciliators, arbitrators and committee members in the preparation of procedural orders, and review of decisions and awards, as well as translations.
• Assist conciliators, arbitrators and committee members to identify necessary legal and practice materials.
• Assist parties in ICSID proceedings with information about proceedings.
• Act as Secretary in fact-finding and mediation proceedings.
• Participate in and lead institutional projects.
• Deliver presentations and represent ICSID at conferences and meetings with State representatives and the public.
• Undertake legal research in the fields of conciliation, arbitration, alternate dispute resolution and foreign investment law.
• Assist in the development and implementation of internal best practices.
• Assist with identification of trends and issues in cases, and where appropriate, develop and implement measures to address such issues.
• Contribute to knowledge creation and knowledge sharing related to ICSID's activities, both within and outside the World Bank Group.
• Mentor and oversee the work of junior staff.
• Work on other matters, initiatives and programs as the Secretary-General, Deputy, Secretaries-General or Team Leader may assign.

Selection Criteria

• Law degree (JD, LLB, LLM or equivalent) and admission to the Bar (or equivalent) in at least one jurisdiction.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including significant experience as arbitration counsel or as tribunal secretary in investment or commercial arbitration.
• Advanced knowledge of international investment law and public international law.
• Advanced knowledge of arbitration practice and procedure.
• Excellent skills in organizing, prioritizing and coordinating work.
• Capacity to deliver a substantial and proficient level of work independently.
• Sense of responsibility, integrity and positive attitude.
• Initiative: Volunteers to undertake tasks and lead projects.
• Professional Maturity: Listens well to others and communicates in a respectful manner. Takes the time to clarify others' points of view and reach consensus.
• Leadership and Mentoring: Strong leadership skills and ability to lead by example. Shares own expertise with others regarding task accomplishment and general legal and ICSID knowledge. Ability to supervise more junior colleagues (e.g., Paralegals and Legal Assistants) and provide constructive feedback.
• Legal Drafting and Research: Excellent legal drafting skills in English.
• Demonstrated ability to research complex arbitration and investment law questions, and draft documents in a clear and precise manner with limited supervision.
• Legal Reasoning: Able to anticipate and address complex and novel issues. Able to analyze a problem or situation by breaking it down into its component parts and articulating its implications in a step-by-step manner. 

This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/ temporaries). External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered.

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful Risk Taking – Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.
3. Empowerment and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

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