Legal Analyst

Legal Analyst

Description

Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, 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 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit www.ifc.org

To support IFC’s activities in the Middle East, Türkiye and Central Asia, Afghanistan and Pakistan (MCT region) as well as in Europe (“EUR”), the IFC Legal Department is recruiting a Legal Analyst, to be based in Istanbul, Türkiye. The position will report to the Assistant General Counsel for Europe, Middle East, Türkiye, Central Asia, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Amman is one of the regional hubs for IFC for the Middle East, Turkey and Central Asia region. While the position will be based in Amman, the following Terms of Reference will relate to work in the entire two regions described above, allowing rich learning and cross border experience. The Legal Analyst will be a key member of the regional legal team, interacting very closely with our other regional legal and business teams in Istanbul, Dubai, Vienna, Beirut, Bucharest and Warsaw as well as teams in other regions and in Headquarters/Washington DC.

Our team is united by core values of Impact, Integrity, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Together, we tackle the world’s toughest challenges, and advance social and economic inclusion

Role Responsibilities:

• Prepare supporting documentation for internal and external matters, i.e. powers of attorney, proxies, signature designations, counsel retainer letters and Article III notices (notifying governments of an IFC investment)

• Proactively assist IFC in-house counsel in preparing and reviewing legal documentation for debt, equity or funds, and prepare routine amendments, consents and waivers.

• Lead small investment transactions under supervision of more senior counsel int eh legal team. 

• Assist IFC in-house counsel and investment teams in reviewing confidentiality agreements and other business development documents, and advising in respect of such agreements

• Liaise with IFC external counsel, where required

• Attend to the signing of transaction documents and completion of conditions to disbursement

• Attend to filing of all transaction documents in accordance with IFC guidelines and practices

• Perform routine portfolio administration of IFC’s debt and equity investments

• Assist IFC counsel with general tasks relating to upstream and advisory matters; handle and review transaction documents for IFC’s upstream and advisory program under appropriate supervision by IFC in-house counsel and follow up on the completion of any such agreements with IFC staff

• Support IFC counsel on local currency offerings as well as other IFC treasury products.

• Identify and analyze legal and policy issues associated with investment or upstream/advisory projects.

• Contribute to and support CLED’s Knowledge Management objectives.

Selection Criteria

• Strong oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic, knowledge of French, Russian and/ or Turkish is a plus

• Ability to present both written and oral ideas clearly, concisely, and persuasively

• Ability and willingness to provide effective legal assistance to counsel by performing multiple, concurrent and progressively more difficult assignments and tasks to meet changing business needs

• Excellent problem solving and analytical and research skills and attention to detail 

• Ability to handle a diverse range of issues within tight deadlines

• Ability to work as a team member in a multi-cultural environment 

• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks effectively 

• Passionate, positive attitude; outstanding flexibility, adaptability, and sense of accountability 

• Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment 

• Word processing experience and proficient computer skills, particularly in using information databases, internet/intranet services and library sources

• Responsible user of AI in the work environment following the internal rules and guidance.

• An undergraduate (college) degree, preferably in the legal field and ideally professional experience of 2-3 years in a law firm and /or several years of relevant experience in assisting counsels with preparation and handling of legal documentation in a paralegal or similar capacity

• Good World Bank Group Core Competencies

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for 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.

Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC including our values and inspiring stories.