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Associate, OGC
Senior Vice President, Vice President, Director & Head of Contracting/Procurement (Affordable & Authorised Procurement for Conducting Commercial Transactions)
Role Overview
EBRD’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) supports its mandate to build sustainable and open market economies across Central and Eastern Europe, Southern and Eastern Mediterranean, Central Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa. With €15+ billion of annual financing, EBRD leads climate finance, SME support, and infrastructure investments.
The Office of the General Counsel seeks an outstanding lawyer to join its Associate Programme, offering exposure to global legal, financial, and institutional work in a fast-paced international environment.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate (3-year fixed term) will:
- Support the OGC Finance Group, focusing on:
- Legal aspects of debt capital markets, including Global MTN, commercial paper programmes, and treasury operations.
- Derivatives, repo agreements, and master negotiable instruments (MNIs) for increased market engagement.
- Conduct legal research for international capital markets, draft legal documentation, and provide regulatory compliance advice.
- Work with international teams on policy development, risk management, and operational processes.
- Assume project leadership, working under tight deadlines with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Contribute cross-regional expertise to EBRD’s legal transition programs.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- A law degree (preferably from a leading university) and a postgraduate degree.
- 3–5 years of legal work experience, gained either:
- In private practice, handling debt capital markets, structured finance, derivatives, or commercial agreements.
- In an in-house legal team, with similar international transactional experience.
- Preferable proficiency in legal matters related to EBRD’s global regions, with cross-jurisdictional exposure (e.g., issue predominantly in Africa, Middle East, and/or emerging markets).
- Fluency in English (written and spoken); basic/advanced French or other key EBRD-relevant languages (e.g., Russian, Arabic) will be an asset.
- Interest in international development, willingness to engage extensively with EBRD’s operational regions.
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Professional & Soft Skills
- Excellent stakeholder management, balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical thinking to assess legal risks and compliance issues.
- Ability to synthesise complex financial/legal terms into clear documentation for internal and external partners.
- Global mindset with openness to transitional economies, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and institutional reform.
- Demonstrated agility in hybrid/adaptive work settings.
Eligibility
Nationals from the following EBRD Member Countries are welcome to apply:
Albania, Armenia, China, Germany, France, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Morocco, Pakistan, Spain, Turkey and more (see full list in office requirements).
Why Work at the EBRD?
Culture & Impact
reform and innovative work. The Intercultural Workplace is defined by the values of: ✔ Inclusiveness (gender, neurodiversity, social background) ✔ Innovation (practical measures to add value) ✔ Trust (clear expectations, autonomy, and relentless integrity) ✔ Responsibility (resolving challenges with accountability, respecting regional partnerships).
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Work behaviours to embody:
- Listen and speak up –Seek diverse perspectives; champion collaboration.
- Simplify –Promote clarity and efficiency for maximum impact.
- Act decisively –Tactful pursuit of solutions, leading initiatives fearlessly.
The EBRD Experience
✅ Pioneering value creation –Shape private sector-led economies in transition through problem-solving projects (green energy, infrastructure, SMEs). ✅ Hybrid, flexible work model –Balanced structure tailored for productivity (trust-based, results-driven). ✅ Global team culture –Collaborative space across over 60 nationalities with shared commitment to equality and wellbeing. ✅ Sustainability at heart –Pioneering climate finance initiatives (green loans, ESG alignment), employee policies, and digital transformation. ⚡ A trailblazing workspace : Our people matter! Competitive benefits include career development, work-life flexibility, and innovation-focused role impacts.
Corporate Values
EBRD aspires to: 🔹 Equity and equality –Diverse talent as a driver of performance. 🔹 Opportunities for all –Priority given to applicants from transition economies. 🔹 An environment where everyone feels valued – curves towards respect.
The interview process will run May–June 2026; the role will start Sept 1, 2026. All qualified candidates, regardless of background, are encouraged to apply.
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