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IDB Invest - Legal Officer

IDB Invest - Legal Officer

IDB InvestLima Metropolitana, Lima, Peru
Hace más de 30 días
Descripción del trabajo

IDB Invest is the private sector arm of the IDB Group and an international financial institution committed to addressing the development needs of Latin America and the Caribbean. Our mission is to support sustainable enterprises and projects that deliver financial results while maximizing social and environmental impact in the region.

IDB Invest operates in 26 countries, structured across four geographic regions and three industry verticals : Infrastructure and Energy, Financial Intermediaries, and Corporates.

In support of a new transformative business model “Originate to Share” our shareholders recently approved a $3.5 billion capitalization. This will allow IDB Invest to significantly scale up its investments, nearly doubling annual financing from approximately $8 billion to $19 billion, and unlocking greater private sector participation to drive development and climate impact across the region.

About This Position

The IDB Invest Legal Department (GCL) is seeking a highly qualified professional to strengthen the team that provides legal services to IDB Lab.

GCL advises IDB Lab’s Management, the Donors Committee, the Board of Executive Directors, and the Board of Governors on all legal matters relating to IDB Lab. As part of its functions, the Legal Department provides full legal support to non-sovereign guaranteed operations throughout the entire transaction cycle, including origination, portfolio management, workouts, and the development of new products.

Skills

Ideal candidates will possess robust legal analysis skills, strategic thinking, along with expertise in at least one of the following areas :

  • Investments in early-stage equity, including SAFEs (Simple Agreements for Future Equity), limited partnerships, especially if involving angel and venture capital, including via trusts and other vehicles.
  • Direct equity investments, convertible loans, warrants and other equity participation structures;
  • Grants and loans promoting impact investment, incorporating upside or downside flexible payment arrangements.

What You’ll Do

As counsel, your key responsibilities will be :

  • Participating in project teams by providing legal advice in the origination, eligibility, due diligence, structuring, drafting, negotiation, documentation, closing and disbursement of IDB LAB, equity and quasi-equity transactions, technical cooperation activities, loans and guarantees.
  • Providing advice on portfolio administration matters, including amendments and waivers of financing documentation, as well as restructurings, workouts and litigation relating to impaired assets.
  • Coordinating cross-functionally with Investment Officers, as well as Credit Risk, Environmental, Social and Governance, and Portfolio Management groups to ensure effective and efficient deal and post-deal execution.
  • Contributing to the preparation of presentations to internal committees, Board of Executive Directors, and the Donors Committee of IDB LAB.
  • Supporting the drafting and regular updating of model documentation related to IDB LAB.
  • Identifying creative legal solutions to effectively manage IDB LAB operations.
  • Expanding country knowledge, experience and best practices arising from the business in Latin America and the Caribbean and promoting knowledge-sharing across IDB Group.
  • Contributing to the selection and coordination of outside counsel services in a cost-effective manner.
  • Deliver training on matters relevant to non-sovereign guarantee operations.
  • Coordinate the selection and supervision of outside counsel services in an efficient manner.

    • What You'll Need

    Academic Degree : Master’s degree in Law (e.g., Juris Doctor, LL.M., or equivalent) from an accredited university, plus admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction of an IDB Invest member country.

    Experience : Admission to practice law in at least one IDBG member country and knowledge and substantive legal experience in both Civil and Common law systems or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.

  • Transaction management : structure, negotiate, draft and close complex transactions, encompassing various legal instruments.
  • Jurisdictional Knowledge : Extensive experience navigating legal frameworks across multiple jurisdictions and managing due diligence processes.
  • Portfolio Management : Ability to provide comprehensive legal advice on both routine and intricate portfolio matters.
  • Cross-border transactions : knowledge of financing instruments, loans, local public issuances, private placements, partial credit guarantees, securitizations, warehousing facilities, receivables purchase agreements, unfunded participation agreements.

    • Language Skills : Proficiency in English, spoken and written, is required. Additional knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese or French will be considered as a plus.

    Requirements

  • Citizenship : Must be eligible to work in job location(s) without the need for sponsorship.
  • Consanguinity : You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.

    • Type of contract and duration

    National staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.

    What We Offer

  • A competitive compensation package
  • Leaves and vacations : 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender-neutral parental leave
  • Health Insurance : IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program.
  • Pension plan : defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future.
  • Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
  • Health and well-being : Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.
  • Development support : We offer tools to boost your professional profile, such as mentoring, 1 : 1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options.

    • Our culture

    At the IDB Group, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

    We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process.

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