Senior Counsel

Senior Counsel - Public Sector Operations (Base in Beijing) - Asian... The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is Financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyond, with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 110 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA‑rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients' needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology‑enabled and promotes regional connectivity. The Senior Counsel – Public Sector Operations will lead and provide legal and policy advice and support to the Public Sector Operations (PSO) team and relevant vice presidencies, with a view to protecting AIIB's interests and ensuring compliance with its mandate, policies, and procedures. In particular, the Senior Counsel will be responsible for advising on the structuring, negotiation and implementation of sovereign‑backed financing operations, including results‑based financing, policy‑based financing, guarantees and co‑financing arrangements with development partners. The Senior Counsel may also be assigned by the line manager to work across functional boundaries, collaborating with other Legal Units, the Office of the General Counsel and other institutional functions. Responsibilities Lead in providing legal and policy advice to PSO and project teams on the design, structuring and implementation of the Bank's public‑sector investment operations, ensuring compliance with AIIB's social and environmental standards and other policy requirements. Draft, review and negotiate complex legal documentation for sovereign operations, including financing agreements, guarantee agreements and co‑financing arrangements. Develop and revise legal model forms. Advise on legal and policy matters relevant to sovereign operations, including restructurings, waivers and remedies in sovereign‑backed operations in line with AIIB's operational policies. Support the development of AIIB's sovereign operations framework, including the design of new financing instruments, policies and standards. Collaborate with other LEG units and development partners and counterparts to promote harmonized approaches and best practices in sovereign lending. Conduct research and prepare legal opinions, memoranda and policy notes on issues related to sovereign financing and MDB operations. Promote innovative approaches in legal processes and documentation to improve efficiency and effectiveness in supporting sovereign operations. Requirements Minimum 8 years of relevant post‑qualification practice experience. Experience in a top‑tier international law firm and/or with an international financial organization is a strong plus. An LLM degree, J.D. or equivalent and qualified to practice law in at least one jurisdiction. Relevant professional experience with sovereign loans, guarantees and/or PPP projects and loan/financing/guarantee agreements is a strong plus. Excellent understanding of the legal aspects of investment operations of multilateral development banks and experience in sovereign‑backed financings and guarantees would be an advantage. Excellent command of English, including drafting and negotiating legal documents in English. Ability and resourcefulness to work independently with minimal oversight. Ability to mentor and coach less experienced colleagues. Ability to design and deliver training to colleagues in LEG, AIIB staff and external clients. Ability to communicate with and convince internal and external stakeholders at a high level with appropriate legal solutions. Experience working collaboratively in a cross‑cultural environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr