E T Consultant

World Bank Group • McLean, IL

19h

About The Position

The E T Consultant will join the World Bank’s Legal Vice Presidency (LEG), within the Operations Policy Unit (LEGOP) Procurement team. LEGOP provides legal advice and support on operational procurement matters, including procurement processes and contracts for IPF operations, procurement complaints and disputes, noncompliance, country-level legal and institutional assessments, and procurement policy and documents. The team works with the Operations Policy and Country Services Vice Presidency, regional procurement teams, country lawyers, and other Bank units.

Under the general supervision of the LEGOP Chief Counsel, the Consultant will independently advise on complex procurement-related legal, operational, and policy matters. The role provides advice to operational teams in assigned regions and contributes to cross-cutting work, supporting consistent application and interpretation of the Bank’s Procurement Framework, Procurement Procedure, and related rules. The appointment term is two years.

Requirements

• Advanced law degree (JD, LLM, or equivalent).
• Admission or qualification to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• At least eight years of post-qualification experience providing legal advice and counsel on matters within the scope of the terms of reference.
• Proven legal research and analysis skills.
• Demonstrated ability to draft and review legal agreements, memoranda, guidance or technical briefing notes, and analytical reports.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and clear, persuasive written and oral communication skills.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively across organizational boundaries.
• Experience mentoring junior counsel.
• Intellectual leadership and ability to work independently on complex project components under limited supervision.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience advising on procurement matters as they apply to multilateral development banks.
• Proficiency in French or Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Advise on project-specific procurement legal issues, including drafting or reviewing legal provisions, providing input on procurement complaints and disputes, and advising on contract management issues.
• Contribute to procurement institutional initiatives and policy reforms, including updates to standard procurement documents, model clauses, and guidance.
• Participate in country legal and institutional assessments of procurement systems, and design and deliver technical assistance and capacity-building for government counterparts and other stakeholders.
• Strengthen LEGOP’s knowledge management by developing and disseminating legal procurement knowledge products, delivering internal training, and building knowledge partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage with external partners, including other international financial institutions, professional associations, and client counterparts.
• Collaborate with colleagues across LEGOP and the Legal Vice Presidency to provide timely, high-quality legal services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior