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
Apply via :
worldbankgroup.csod.com
