[Jobs] Counsel, IFC, World Bank Group

About IFC

IFC is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2022, IFC committed a record $32.8 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises.

Minimum Required Qualifications

Qualified to practice law in one or more jurisdictions.

•  At least 8 years’ post-qualification relevant international law firm and/or international financial institution

•  Or development finance institution experience.  Experience in post conflict countries preferably in developing countries desirable.  The successful candidate will have extensive experience of  cross-border secured debt transactions (project and corporate finance including multi-lender transactions).  Experience in equity and quasi-equity, investment funds and debt capital markets desirable.

•  Ability to handle complex corporate and commercial transactions independently.

•  Willingness to assume multiple roles and tasks to meet changing business needs with an ability to foresee troubleshoot and effectively resolve conflicting issues and challenges.

•  Sound judgement and ability to assess risk in a practical and responsible manner and make fair, well-reasoned, independent decisions.

•  Excellent interpersonal skills, ability work effectively in a multicultural environment and build good relations with clients and colleagues.

•  Ability to work in a fast-pace environment with quick turnaround expectations. 

•  Willingness to travel throughout Africa frequently and on short notice.

•  Demonstrated commitment to core values, including excellence, mutual respect, collegiality, teamwork, diversity and inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, transparency and accountability.

•  Experience with “know your customer”, anti-money laundering and anti-corruption policies and procedures desirable.

•  Excellent communications skills in English, and the capacity to present complex issues and analyses, both written and orally, clearly, concisely and persuasively. Ability to speak French or Arabic desirable but not essential other than for postings to Dakar, Senegal where French would be essential.

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