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About:
The IMF is a global organization that works to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity for all of its 191 member countries. It does so by supporting economic policies that promote financial stability and monetary cooperation, which are essential to increase productivity, job creation, and economic well-being. The IMF is governed by and accountable to its member countries.
Role:
Counsel / Senior Counsel: Legal Services- LEGFL
Qualification:
- Completion of LLM, JD, LLB, or equivalent, and eligibility to practice law in any Fund member jurisdiction, is required. Candidates must also have a minimum of four (4) years of professional legal experience (six (6) years preferred) in an area of law relevant to the Fund’s mandate and to LEG’s work program, including commercial or international trade practice, sovereign and private debt restructuring, international organizations, central banking and financial sector issues, or government agencies.
- Candidates must possess an eagerness to learn, an interest in international legal and public policy issues, a high degree of initiative and adaptability, excellent research and analytical skills, a track record of working effectively in inter-disciplinary teams, and excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Fluency in another major international language would be an asset.
Responsibilities:
As a member of the Fund Law and Policy Division in the IMF’s Legal Department, the lawyer would advise on issues such as:
(i) country-specific and general legal issues under the law of the IMF and international law;
(ii) IMF policies, including in the areas of IMF surveillance, IMF financing, internal IMF governance, members’ foreign exchange systems, transparency, and other areas relevant to the IMF’s mandate;
(iii) reforms of national laws of member countries in areas such as exchange systems, insolvency and creditors’ rights, and sovereign debt restructuring; and
(iv) ad hoc policy-related assignments. Under the overall supervision and guidance of the General Counsel and Director of the Legal Department and supervised by and reporting to LEGFL’s Assistant General Counsel, lawyers in the Fund Law and Policy Division provide legal and policy advice in these areas within the institution as well as to the authorities of any of the IMF’s member countries and contribute to IMF policy analysis and development.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can Apply here
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