Associate Counsel โ Institutional Matters Job #: req34233 Organization: ICSID Sector: Legal Grade: GE Term Duration:ย 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment Location: Washington, DC,United States Required Language(s): English Preferred Language(s): French, Spanish Closing Date: 9/23/2025 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC
Description
Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 130 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.orgย
The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) was established in1966. It is one of the five organizations that make up the WBG and is the global leader in international investment dispute settlement. To date, 158 countries are ICSID members.
The mandate of the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) is to foster increased flows of international investment by providing an impartial and effective international forum for the resolution of disputes between host governments and foreign investors.
Further information about ICSID can be found on its website at www.worldbank.org/icsid
Role & Responsibilities:
Institutional Matters
The Associate Counsel, in collaboration with other members of the ICSID Institutional Team, will undertake a wide array of operational and corporate responsibilities with the utmost professionalism, diplomacy, and discretion.ย Key duties and accountabilities include:
โข Assist in the day-to-day operational work of the Institutional Team.
โข Conduct legal research on investment law and investor-State dispute settlement.
โข Assist ICSID management with the development and implementation of institutional policies and procedures related to ICSID Convention membership, including maintenance of the Panels of Conciliators and of Arbitrators and updates of ICSID official documents.
โข Assist with ongoing institutional projects.
โข Support outreach efforts to member governments and other ICSID stakeholders, including preparation of materials for meetings, conferences, speeches, training courses, technical assistance and seminars.
โข Draft internal memoranda concerning membership and other institutional matters.
โข Prepare minutes of meetings and follow-up on actionable items as needed.
โข Assist with the preparation of the Centreโs publications and official documents, including the ICSIDโs Annual Report
โข Serve as a member of the Editorial Team for the ICSID ReviewโForeign Investment Law Journal.
โข Draft and translate institutional correspondence and announcements in English, and in Spanish and/or French.ย
โข Assist in the drafting of internal and external inquiries responses to requests for information, ensuring quality control and timely management.
โข Assist in the maintenance of the institutional affairs records and filing system.
โข Undertake other ad hoc assignments and projects as required.
Case Management
The Associate Counsel will also assist ICSID counsel with the administration of ICSID proceedings. Duties in this regard include:
โข Analyze requests for mediation, conciliation and arbitration, and applications for post-award remedies.
โข Assist with the constitution of conciliation commissions, arbitral tribunals and ad hoc Committees.
โข Draft, format, proofread, and finalize case-related correspondence in English, and Spanish and/or French.
โข Transmit correspondence to the Tribunal and the Parties.
โข Prepare initial drafts of documents, letters and working papers.
โข Conduct research, analyze information, and summarize findings.
โข Provide editing assistance with awards and decisions.
โข Assist with the logistical arrangements for remote and in-person hearings in Washington, D.C. and abroad.ย
โข Track and maintain case procedural details and milestones up to date in ICSIDโs case tracking systems and external website.
Selection Criteria
โข Law degree (JD, LLB, LLM, or equivalent) and at least three years of relevant experience.
โข Knowledge of international investment law and public international law.
โข Knowledge of arbitration practice and procedure.
โข Excellent English language skills.ย Fluency in Spanish and/or French, the other two official languages of ICSID, would be an advantage.
โข Excellent drafting skills. Ability to research arbitration and investment law questions and draft documents clearly and precisely with limited supervision.
โข Demonstrated ability to nurture and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.ย
โข Ability to think strategically and rapidly analyze diverse information from varied sources.ย
โข Ability to take initiative, personal ownership, and accountability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, balance competing demands, and achieve agreed-upon results.ย ย
In addition to the above, the successful candidate must demonstrate the following competencies:
โข Initiative: Volunteers to undertake tasks and lead projects.
โข Professional Maturity: Listens well to others and communicates respectfully. Takes the time to clarify others' points of view and reach consensus.
โข Flexibility: Demonstrates the ability to adapt plans, tasks and resources to meet objectives and work with others. Ability to adapt effectively to shifting work demands and institutional directives in a rapidly changing work environment. Willingness to work flexible hours to meet client needs.
โข Service Orientation: Is accountable for timely responses to internal and external queries, requests or needs, working to remove obstacles that may impede execution or overall successโtact and discretion in dealing with internal and external stakeholders as a representative of ICSID.
โข Drive for Results: Pro-active approach to case management and is accountable for meeting deadlines and achieving agreed-upon results.
โข Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion: Excellent interpersonal skills, including working effectively in a team. Collaborates with other team members and contributes productively to the team's work and output, demonstrating respect for different points of viewโability to deal sensitively in multicultural environments and build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues.
โข Knowledge and Learning: Actively seeks knowledge needed to complete assignments and shares knowledge with others, communicating and presenting information clearly and organized.
โข Judgment and Analytical Decision Making: Analyzes facts and data to support sound, logical decisions regarding own and others' work.
โข Lead and Innovate: Develops and encourages innovative solutions with and by others.
โข Deliver Results for Clients: Achieves results and identifies mission-driven solutions for the client.
โข Make Smart Decisions: Recommends and takes decisive action.
WBG Culture Attributes:
1. Sense of Urgency โ Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful Risk Taking โ Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.
3. Empowerment and Accountability โ Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful 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.
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