Legal Staff Legal Administrator in Washington, DC

Public Interest

Washington, DC

Legal Staff Legal Administrator in Washington, DC

Legal Staff

8-12 yrs required

No

Job Title: Deputy Unit Chief (Legal Services) - LEGF1 & LEGF2

Job Responsibilities:
The Deputy Division Chiefs will play a pivotal role in supporting the Heads of Divisions within the Financial Integrity Group (FIG) of the Legal Department at the **Members Only** (IMF). Their primary responsibilities include providing strategic, intellectual, and operational leadership in the management of their divisions. This involves contributing to the effective management of their divisions and FIG more broadly, participating in management team meetings, and assisting in the formulation and implementation of work programs and activities. They are responsible for setting priorities aligned with the overall financial integrity strategy, assessing performance, managing professional development strategies, recruiting, and managing financial resources, particularly those related to AML/CFT capacity development. The role involves supervising division activities in various contexts such as surveillance, Fund-supported programs, and capacity development. They are also tasked with coordinating effectively between divisions and providing consistent advice, collaborating with other departments and external stakeholders, and contributing to policy and operational papers. Representing their divisions at meetings with senior staff and officials from member countries, as well as participating in relevant Fund-wide taskforces and outreach activities, is also part of their responsibilities.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must possess an LLM, JD, LLB, or equivalent degree and be licensed to practice law in any of the Fund’s member jurisdictions. A minimum of twelve (12) years of professional legal experience at increasingly senior levels, including managerial or supervisory experience, is required. This experience should be in areas relevant to the Fund's mandate and the Legal Department's work program, with at least eight (8) years of direct professional experience at the national or international level. Experience within a national government, international organization, financial intelligence unit, AML/CFT supervisor, FATF, FSRB, or a private sector entity like a bank is preferred. Candidates should have demonstrated experience with AML/CFT topics such as correspondent banking pressures, FinTech, virtual assets, transparency of beneficial ownership, illicit financial flows, and risk assessment. A deep understanding of financial integrity issues at an international level and knowledge of Fund policies related to surveillance and conditionality are essential. Successful candidates will have strong supervisory and mentoring skills, excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills, and a proven track record as an intellectual leader on financial integrity issues. Fluency in languages other than English would be an asset.

Salary Information:
The hiring for this position is at Grade A15, though specific salary information is not provided in the text. Appointments at managerial vacancies at Grades A14/A15-B3 require Review Committee/Senior Review Committee approval.

Additional Information:
This position requires Review Committee/Senior Review Committee approval and is open to eligible economist and specialized staff. Applicants must include a Statement of Interest in their application. Contractual employees are ineligible to apply for internally advertised staff positions. The vacancy will be filled by a 3-year Term appointment in line with the Fund's employment rules effective from May 1, 2015. The IMF is committed to non-discrimination in employment and welcomes requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process.