Counsel, 80% FTE

The Bank for International Settlements, BIS is hiring a Counsel(80% FTE)within the Legal Service department.

This role is based in Basel, however, thanks to our status as an international organization, we can hire globally and welcome applications from candidates of all nationalities andlocatedanywhere in the world. Relocation support is available for the successful candidate and their dependent family members.

This job is available as a threeyearsfixed-term contract.

Purpose of the job:

Under the authority of the General Counsel, and in cooperation with other members of the Legal Service, to provide appropriate advice on all legal matters relating to the Bank’s activities to the Board, Management, departments and services of the Bank, with a view to ensuring that the Bank acts with due respect for the rule of law at all times; to develop appropriate legal structures to support the Bank’s operations; to assure the provision, from time to time and on an ad hoc basis, of legal research and assistance to the central banking community on issues of interest to the Bank and to central banks with a view to fostering international legal cooperation and to promoting financial stability.

Principal accountabilities:

  • Provides legal advice and guidance at all levels of the Bank in all matters concerning the legal structure and texts governing the Bank, its staff, and the conduct of its operations, with due regard for the Bank’s special status as an international organisation.

  • Provides legal advice andassistanceto prevent and, when necessary, defend and settle disputes and litigation involving the Bank and, whereappropriate,retainsand directs outside counsel in this connection 

  • Establishes and/ormaintainsappropriate contactwith public authorities and international institutionsinSwitzerland and in other countriesregardingthe status of the Bank and all legal matters relating to its activities 

  • Participates in the activities of committees and working groups and conducts legal research in areas of interest to the Bank and to the central banking community.

Qualifications, skills, and experience:

  • Master’s level law qualification, or equivalent.

  • 5+ years ofexperienceas an attorney, preferably with a central bank and/or international financial institution in the public or private sector.

  • Internationalexperience in legal issues relevant to the operations of central banks and/or international financial institutions.

  • Strong analytical skills and the abilityto  work  independently ontechnically  complexfiles.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Excellent English drafting skills: knowledge of German/and or French would constitute an advantage.

Who we are:

Internationalism is at the core of our identity and the best representation of this is our workforce. With employees from over 66 countries and offices in nine locations, the BIS is a global organisation with a truly international workforce. By joining us, you will work in a unique, highly rewarding, and international work environment. We are committed to equal opportunities at the BIS and aim to build a workforce that reflects our global membership. We strive to attract the best talent and foster an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those with a breadth of professional experience. You can discover more about our inclusive working environment here.

What the BIS offers:

We want your time at BIS to be a rewarding and career-enriching experience. We offer an agile and flexible working environment with hybrid working opportunities including home office and working from abroad days. To support our international applicants, we offer relocation support that extends to your dependent family members. In addition, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including support for working families including childcare and education allowances (where applicable). Finally, we offer a genuinely unique international working environment, which will give you exposure to the global financial system and the opportunity to collaborate with passionate experts from all over the world.

Application process:

Please apply bysubmittingyour CV and cover letterby 21 April at 18.00 CEST.

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