IDB Invest

IDB Invest – Legal Director/Head of Infrastructure and Corporates Location: Bogota (Colombia), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Kingston (Jamaica), Sao Paulo (Brazil), or Washington, DC (USA). About This Position Director, Corporates and Infrastructure Legal Division (CIL) – Senior attorney focusing on legal services for private sector and non‑sovereign guaranteed transactions in infrastructure & energy and corporate sectors. What You’ll Do Lead and supervise the delivery of legal services in CIL in connection with private sector and non‑sovereign guaranteed transactions in infrastructure & energy and corporate sectors. Oversee lending and guarantee transactions and technical assistance operations, including due diligence, structuring, negotiating, drafting, closing, portfolio administration, workouts, and restructurings of these transactions. Certain specialized products in corporate transactions will be outside of the scope of responsibility and will be managed by a different team. Lead, manage, mentor, and assess a highly skilled, interdisciplinary, and multi‑cultural group of attorneys in the delivery of legal services, setting work expectations and goals, and providing timely feedback on performance and technical guidance to ensure consistent legal advice to client areas. In coordination with the Managing Director for CIL, manage relationships with external legal counsel; supervise the selection and activities of external legal counsel retained to support on transactions in a cost‑effective manner. Provide legal support with regard to a wide range of legal, policy, procedures, administrative and institutional matters related to private sector and non‑sovereign guaranteed transactions. Provide strategic leadership on the formulation and updating of model documentation and other initiatives with a view to enhancing the delivery of legal services on transactions. Share knowledge within and outside the Legal Department, including through the organization of trainings, on a variety of subject matters to support the operational activities and foster the application of best practices. Work to develop innovative, high quality and effective legal solutions that meet business needs in a timely manner. Represent the Legal Department in management committees, meetings of the Board of Executive Directors and institutional initiatives. Coordinate with the other legal teams to ensure consistency in the Department’s delivery of legal services. Coordinate with other departments in IDB Invest and the IDB and leverage opportunities for synergies. Keep abreast of trends in legal issues and precedents across IDB Invest member countries and make recommendations for standardized approaches and updated strategies. Establish personal networks within IDB Invest and with external legal counsel and experts. Access and leverage relationships with external resources when appropriate. Work collaboratively with other attorneys from multilateral development institutions to address broad legal issues affecting all parties. Support the CIL Managing Director in the annual resources planning for CIL, including budget, and ensure an appropriate execution throughout the year, in alignment with IDB Invest’s business plan and strategies. What You’ll Need Education: An advanced Law degree (Juris Doctor, LL.M. or equivalent) from an accredited law school in an IDB Group (IDBG) member country, and admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction in an IDBG member country. Experience: At least 10 years of experience as senior attorney, preferably 12 years of relevant and progressive combined experience in project finance and corporate finance, including relevant experience as a lead lawyer in private cross‑border financing transactions, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean. Must possess a strong understanding of client needs and challenges as well as deep knowledge of the legal environments within each of the different countries where IDB Invest conducts business. Prior experience acting in a similar role in a development bank, and an understanding of the operational frameworks of public sector and/or multilateral institutions (including their special governance, mandates, safeguards and human resources structures) is highly desirable. Substantive legal experience in both common and civil law is essential. Language Skills: Excellent oral and written professional proficiency in English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of Portuguese and/or French is a plus. Requirements Citizenship: International staff contract: No requirements. National staff contract: 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 Washington DC (USA): International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement. Bogota (Colombia), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Kingston (Jamaica) or Sao Paulo (Brazil): 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 that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs. Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future. We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies. 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, among others. Other perks (Country specific) 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. In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives. 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