Individual Legal Advisor

JOB SUMMARY

• Safeguard DBE’s interests in co-financing arrangements governed by foreign law (primarily English law);
• Resolve legal ambiguities in existing inter-lender agreements to facilitate smooth enforcement.
• Support DBE in enforcement actions and post-enforcement processes; and
• Strengthen DBE’s internal capacity in handling cross-border legal matters.

Required Educational Qualification:

• Minimum of LL.B. or equivalent in International Law, Banking Law, Commercial Law, Finance Law, or a related field
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience;
• Demonstrated expertise in English law-governed financing agreements and be a member of a recognized Bar (qualified to practice English Law is highly preferred);
• International project finance, with a proven track record in DFI (Development Finance Institution) or Multilateral Bank transactions, Inter-creditor arrangements, and
• Security enforcement and post-enforcement processes.

Core Competencies

• Strong legal drafting and analytical skills;
• Experience working with development finance institutions or multilateral banks is an advantage; and
• Proven track record in dispute resolution under international frameworks.

Mode of Engagement

• Retainer basis and/or assignment-based engagement; and
• Combination of remote advisory and on-demand in-person support (if required).

Term of Employment: Initial Contract Period: 6-12 months with possibility of early termination or extension based on performance and requirement.

Remuneration: Negotiable

Place of work: Head office ( Addis Ababa)

Skills Required:

• Legal / Law