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DFC - Nominee Director Attorney

BA Global Talent, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


BA Global Talent

is looking for an experienced

Nominee Director Attorney

to support the Office of General Counsel (OGC). The

ND Attorney

will provide direct support to OGC on ND-related matters and assist in developing, implementing, and operating an ND program. You will engage with various stakeholders, including Project Attorneys, D/AGCs, Senior Management in OGC, investment officers, other federal agencies, potential NDs, and external service providers. OGC offers legal counsel on various international finance, investment, and banking issues related to DFC’s activities and mission. An essential aspect of this counsel is the appointment of nominee directors (NDs) to serve on the Board of Directors/Supervisory Boards of its equity investees is essential for effectively managing DFC’s direct equity investments.The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is America’s development finance institution, partnering with the private sector to tackle critical global challenges. DFC offers a range of financial products, including Political Risk Insurance (PRI) to support investment in developing countries.Responsibilities:

ND Program Development:

Legal analysisIn coordination with the Administrative Law team, evaluate the programmatic impacts of federal, procurement, ethics, and personnel laws and regulations on DFC’s use of external contractors and employees to serve as NDs on the boards of DFC equity investees.Consult with OGC, the business lines, and other internal constituencies to identify requirements for an ND program and, where applicable, benchmark against ND programs run by development finance institutions (DFIs) and other relevant parties.Prepare a memorandum on the development of an ND program by DFC for the Associate General Counsel and Deputy Associate General Counsel (D/AGC) for equity investments and Senior Management. The memorandum should analyze legal and other considerations applicable to the use of, and the feasibility of engaging, external contractors and internal employees to serve as NDs. This memorandum should be coordinated with OGC’s Administrative Law team on matters regarding procurement, ethics, and personnel law. The memorandum should evaluate the programmatic and commercial requirements and practices of other relevant parties, including DFIs. Moreover, the memorandum should include recommended next steps and an anticipated timeline.Respond to any comments arising from OGC reviews of the memorandum, and perform such follow-up research and analysis as may be required.ND Program Implementation:

At the direction of the government, prepare the required documentation for program implementation. It is expected this direction will be provided once the government has determined how it wants to implement this program. Following the direction provided by the government, the Nominee Director will support implementation by drafting the required documents for government review/approval. The ND will also coordinate processes for routing required approvals within OGC and other relevant entities within DFC.The documents and processes on which the ND is expected to work include, but are not limited to:Applicable documentation setting out the scope and procedures applicable to the operation of the ND program;Programmatic guidance on how to build statements of work, and other required documents, on the engagement of external NDs;Draft the required statements of work, and other required documents, for review/approval on individual engagements of external NDs;Provide draft opinions, responses, or other documents, for OGC review and use, to respond to queries from the Office of Government Ethics or other federal agencies;Identify potential providers of directors and officers insurance or other coverage considered necessary for NDs;If needed, develop questionnaires for local counsel on the scope of ND responsibilities and liabilities in relevant jurisdictions.In coordination with D/AGCs and the Administrative Law team, draft guidance for NDs on the scope of their responsibilities in serving as a DFC ND.Engage with OGC, DFC business lines, and other relevant parties to identify and develop a pool of qualified external and internal ND candidates.ND Program Operation:

Support the ongoing operation of the ND program, including the continued expansion of the pool of ND candidates, development and delivery of ongoing training to DFC NDs, identification of areas for further development and improvement, and responses to queries from internal and external parties.Qualifications:

Must be a U.S. Citizen who can hold or be able to maintain a valid Passport issued by the Government of the United States of America.Must hold or be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.Must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LLB. or J.D.Must have a minimum of 10 years of working experience as a licensed and practicing attorney, including transactional international development finance experience in project or corporate finance and/or direct equity investing.Must have at least 5 years of experience in corporate governance matters.Ability to travel, including both domestic and international destinations, as required.Familiarity with laws and regulations regarding federal procurement, ethics, and personnel is highly desirable.On-Site:

Washington D.C. - Potential for telework as agreed upon with the Technical Point of Contact (POC).Schedule:

09:00 am to 05:45 pm.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for job opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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