Counsel – Public Sector Operations (Beijing)

About the role

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is seeking a Counsel to support its public‑sector investment operations. Reporting to the Chief Counsel, you will provide legal and policy advice on sovereign and sovereign‑guaranteed financing, ensuring compliance with AIIB’s mandate, policies and environmental standards.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal and policy advice for public‑sector investment transactions.
• Lead or support negotiations of legal agreements related to sovereign loans and guarantees.
• Draft legal opinions, briefs, contracts, memoranda and other documentation.
• Offer legal support throughout the project lifecycle – preparation, implementation and monitoring.
• Coordinate with other multilateral development banks and development partners to advance AIIB’s investment activities.

Required profile

• 5‑8 years of post‑qualification legal practice, preferably in a top‑tier international law firm or financial organization.
• LLM, JD or equivalent; qualified to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
• Experience with sovereign loans, guarantees, PPP projects or similar financing structures.
• Ability to work independently and communicate legal solutions to senior stakeholders.
• Proven experience in cross‑cultural, collaborative environments.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Required skills

• Legal drafting and negotiation.
• Knowledge of sovereign loan and guarantee agreements.
• Understanding of multilateral development bank investment operations.
• Proficiency in English legal documentation.