Attorney Consultant

• Citizenship: For international consultants, we may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents.

• Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB Group. 

• Education: Law degree (Juris Doctor, LL.M., or equivalent degree) from an accredited university and admission to practice law in at least one IDBG member country.

• Experience: Professional experience in private sector law firms in the U.S. and in Latin America and the Caribbean is essential.  At least 8+ years of relevant professional legal experience.

• Languages: Oral and written proficiency in English and Spanish required; knowledge of Portuguese and/or French is a plus.

• Areas of Expertise: Knowledge and substantive legal experience in both civil and common law systems. The consultant should have demonstrated professional experience in cross-border commercial transactions in one of the following areas:
  • Direct equity investments, convertible loans, warrants and other equity participation structures;
  • Investments in early stage equity, limited partnerships, especially if involving angel and venture capital, including via trusts and other vehicles; and
  • Grants and loans promoting impact investment, incorporating upside or downside flexible payment arrangements.

Characteristics of the Consultancy

• Type of contract: Consultant
• Length of contract: 24 months
• Starting date: June 2019
• Location: To be defined (Buenos Aires, Argentina; Kingston, Jamaica; Panama City, Panama or Bogota, Colombia)
• Responsible person: Legal Lead Counsel

Our culture: Our people are committed and passionate about improving lives in Latin-America and the Caribbean, and they get to do what they love in a diverse, collaborative and stimulating work environment. We are the first Latin American and Caribbean development institution to be awarded the EDGE certification, recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality. As an employee you can be part of internal resource groups that connect our diverse community around common interests.  

We encourage women, afro-descendants, people of indigenous origins, and persons with disabilities to apply.  

About us: At the IDB Group, we’re committed to improving lives. Since 1959, we’ve been a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. We do more than lending though. We partner with our 48-member countries to provide Latin America and the Caribbean with cutting-edge research about relevant development issues, policy advice to inform their decisions, and technical assistance to improve on the planning and execution of projects. For this, we need people who not only have the right skills, but also are passionate about improving lives.