Legal Analyst - Asia

Job title: Legal Analyst - Asia

Description

• At the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group (WBG), you’ll join a diverse, global community working across cultures, disciplines, and borders to address the world’s most pressing development challenges. With 1.2 billion young people reaching working age in the decade ahead, the challenge of job creation has never been greater. Through partnerships across 145 countries and more than 182 offices worldwide, we work with governments, private sector, development partners and other stakeholders to invest in people, strengthen markets, and deliver scalable, data-driven solutions that generate more and better jobs and improve lives. In fiscal year 2026, IFC committed a record $105.6 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.

• This vacancy announcement is for one position posted across multiple possible duty stations. That includes Jakarta, Indonesia and New Delhi, India. The selected candidate's duty station will be determined based on organizational requirements and business needs.

• The Legal Department of IFC (CLED), under the Vice President and General Counsel, is responsible for providing legal and policy advice to IFC’s Board of Directors, Management and client departments on operational, advisory, and corporate matters. Specifically, CLED supports client departments as well as private sector teams within the Knowledge Bank (global knowledge compact of the WBG) in.

• (i) The delivery of IFC’s annual program of financing private sector projects in emerging markets, advisory services, as well as early-stage engagements and pre-investment project development work to identify opportunities for private sector investments and creating markets (“Upstream”)

• (ii) Project portfolio management (including jeopardy projects and projects in litigation); (iii) the delivery and design of structured finance products, sub-national lending, equity and quasi-equity and public-private partnerships, and investments in funds, as well as platform products; (iv) advising on corporate policy and operational matters; and (v) knowledge management and training including working with relevant verticals of the Knowledge Bank.

• To support IFC’s growing activities in Asia, CLED is recruiting a highly motivated and qualified Legal Analyst, to be based in Jakarta, Indonesia or New Delhi, India. The Legal Analyst will work as an integral member of CLED’s Asia team and will support IFC lawyers and business teams across investment, advisory, upstream, and portfolio matters.

• Duties and accountabilities

• Prepare supporting documentation for internal and external matters, e.g., powers of attorney, proxies, signature designations, counsel retainer letters and Article III notices (notifying member governments of proposed IFC investments).

• Assist IFC in-house counsel in preparing and reviewing legal documentation, including standard-form agreements and routine amendments, consents and waivers.

• Coordinate effectively with IFC’s external counsel, including supporting engagement and retainer processes, monitoring deliverables, and facilitating communication among IFC counsel, business teams, and other stakeholders as required.

• Support the legal execution and closing of IFC transactions, including coordinating signature processes, tracking the completion of conditions to disbursement or effectiveness.

• Maintain complete and accurate legal records and coordinate the filing of transaction documents in accordance with IFC guidelines and practices.

• Support portfolio matters relating to IFC’s debt, equity and other investments, including routine amendments, waivers, consents, disbursements, restructurings and other post-commitment matters, as assigned.

• Support IFC’s advisory and upstream program under appropriate supervision by IFC in-house counsel and follow up on the completion of any such agreements with IFC staff.

• Identify and analyze legal and policy issues associated with investment or advisory or upstream projects.

• Anticipate and escalate execution, documentation, or process issues that may affect transaction timelines or compliance with IFC requirements.

• Contribute to and support CLED’s Knowledge Management or other organizational objectives, including the responsible use of AI-enabled or other legal technology tools, development of templates and guidance materials, and sharing lessons learned.

• Contribute to and support institutional matters relevant to the relevant IFC country office and undertake other responsibilities assigned by IFC in-house counsel consistent with the role.

• Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in law, and combination of professional experience of (i) 2-3 years as an associate with a law firm, or (ii) training offered by a professional institution or law firm and/or 5+ years of relevant experience in assisting lawyers with the preparation and handling of legal documentation in a para-legal or similar capacity.

• Excellent analytical and research skills, including the ability to identify relevant issues, conduct research and analysis, synthesize information, and present practical recommendations clearly and concisely.

• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.

• Ability to work effectively alongside IFC in-house counsel by performing multiple, concurrent and progressively more difficult assignments, including taking responsibility for certain tasks independently.

• Sound judgment, professional discretion, and the ability to recognize when matters should be escalated to IFC counsel.

• Strong client-service orientation and ability to build effective working relationships with internal teams, clients and external counsel.

• Ability to work independently, take initiative, prioritize and manage tasks effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and deliver consistently high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a culturally diverse, multidisciplinary and geographically dispersed teams.

• Word processing experience and proficient computer skills, particularly in using information databases, internet/intranet services and knowledge management tools, with the ability and willingness to adopt new technologies.

• Demonstrated interest in the responsible and effective use of AI-enabled tools for legal research, knowledge management, document review, and process improvement.

As the World Bank Group continues to evolve, we value candidates who:

• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, disciplines, cultures, and institutional boundaries.

• Responsibly leverage digital and AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity, learning, and decision-making.

• Bring experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, and violent (FCV) contexts and are encouraged to highlight relevant experience in their application materials, where applicable.

• WBG Culture Attributes

• 1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• 2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
• 3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

• World Bank Group Core Competencies

• The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

• Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC including our values and inspiring stories.