Senior Counsel - Treasury / Capital Markets at the OPEC Fund for International Development

Full Time Jobs

Austria

Posted 3 years ago

OPEC Fund for International Development is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Counsel – Treasury / Capital Markets

Location: Austria

About OPEC Fund for International Development: The OPEC Fund for International Development is a multilateral development finance institution established in 1976. Our 12 Member Countries are: Algeria, Ecuador, Gabon, Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

Job Requirements

Master’s Degree in Law and admission to the Bar or equivalent.
A minimum of 12 years of relevant professional experience
In addition, minimum of 5 years at an externally rated MDB or at an international law firm working with such MDBs.

Skills and Competences:

High-level skills in communication and negotiation as well as the ability to build partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders and deliver results that meet the needs of the Legal Service Department’s work program.
Seasoned knowledge in the current trends of development and familiarity with international law, and related matters within the OPEC Fund and other international organizations.
Capacity to conceive and supervise the negotiation of complex legal documents including ISDA Master Agreements, Global Master Repurchase Agreements, and bond issues (standalone or medium-term note program).
Ability to work and deal with sensitive issues in a multi-cultural environment and to build effective working relations with colleagues.
Excellent command of English, including drafting and negotiating legal documents in English. Knowledge of other languages (French/Spanish/Arabic) will be an advantage.
Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English, preferably with a working knowledge of the other.
Ability to work within a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team.
Ability to work with little supervision and under pressure.