Associate Legal Counsel
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What we do
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.
Purpose
The Associate Legal Counsel within the Clearing House unit provides substantive advice and ad hoc support to donor and partner relationship managers and other stakeholders in relation to fundraising activities. She/he has a technical reporting line to the Office of Corporate Legal Affairs (OCLA) on corporate legal matters as a contributing role within the wider Corporate Legal Function (CLF) Ecosystem.
Relationships
At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.
What we offer
If this sounds like a good fit for you, kindly apply through the Apply now button below and attach a copy of your updated and comprehensive resume along with your motivation letter.
Deadline of Application: 28 February 2025
Target Start Date: Immediately
Office Address: 32/F BDO Life Megaplaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
This vacancy is open for Philippine residents only.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) works worldwide to provide protection and humanitarian assistance to people affected by conflict and armed violence. We take action in response to emergencies and, at the same time, promote respect for international humanitarian law. We are an independent and neutral organization, and our mandate stems essentially from the Geneva Conventions of 1949. We work closely with National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and with their International Federation in order to ensure a concerted, rational and rapid humanitarian response to the needs of the victims of armed conflict or any other situation of internal violence. We direct and coordinate the international activities conducted in these situations.
Purpose
The Associate Legal Counsel within the Clearing House unit provides substantive advice and ad hoc support to donor and partner relationship managers and other stakeholders in relation to fundraising activities. She/he has a technical reporting line to the Office of Corporate Legal Affairs (OCLA) on corporate legal matters as a contributing role within the wider Corporate Legal Function (CLF) Ecosystem.
Relationships
- Internally, interacts with directorate, department and division leadership and their teams, and field-based managers/coordinators, as well as with OCLA and the CLF ecosystem.
- Externally, interacts with Movement partners, donors, partners and peers in other organizations, as well as outside counsel.
- Provides legal advice and support to the review, drafting and negotiation of financial contribution-related proposals, agreements and partnerships and any other activities performed by the Clearing House unit
- Leads the outreach and review by Subject Matter Experts (SME), allowing for constructive counterproposal and ensuring coherent and aligned positions with ICRC internal corporate policies, frameworks and baselines
- Triggers the escalation mechanism when new ground needs to be breached and new red lines drawn by the institution
- Contributes to the development of standards for managing donor and partner contractual engagements (process, language, templates, frameworks, risk logs, etc.)
- Contributes to the development and capacity of the Clearing House unit, including knowledge and business intelligence to build expertise on funding agreements and donor requirements
- Leads the maintenance of the contracts review and donor requirements tracking systems and supports the development of the digitalization of these tools (4D CRM)
- Contributes to any learning opportunities drawn from the discussion and negotiation with donors and partners and subsequent reflections on changes of approach, including drawing negotiation journeys documents
- Interacts with OCLA on any legal issues related to donors and partners in relation to fundraising activities and provides ad hoc support to OCLA where needed.
- Academic degree in laws or legal studies.
- Fluent command of English. French and/or German an asset.
- Computer proficiency, including in using databases and Microsoft Excel.
- Typically six to nine years’ overall professional experience, either in-house or in a law firm, with at least three years in managing international legal contracts, or in managing corporate legal matters required.
- Ideally five years’ experience in an international and multicultural environment.
At the ICRC, we value impact, collaboration, respect, and compassion. We seek candidates who demonstrate behaviors based on these shared values. For more information on the ICRC values, please visit this page.
What we offer
- Diverse and humanitarian-minded workforce
- An opportunity to contribute to institutional efforts to protect and assist conflict victims worldwide
- Training opportunities
- Flexible work schedule
If this sounds like a good fit for you, kindly apply through the Apply now button below and attach a copy of your updated and comprehensive resume along with your motivation letter.
Deadline of Application: 28 February 2025
Target Start Date: Immediately
Office Address: 32/F BDO Life Megaplaza, 358 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Makati City, Philippines
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
This vacancy is open for Philippine residents only.