WBG Young Professional
Position:Professional | GFDeadline:1 Oct 2026 (16 days left)Job ID:38204Posted on:1 Sep 2026 (14 days ago)
Job Description
This Young Professionals Program legal role will support World Bank operational and policy work through legal agreements, advice and research. The participant will review project documents, conduct comparative legal analysis, negotiate with government counterparts and prepare briefs and policy papers while rotating across World Bank Group functions and country-office assignments.
Key Details
Position Details
Experience level
Mid
Minimum experience
2 years
Employment type
Other
Arrangement
Onsite
Minimum education
Postgraduate degree or equivalent
Contract duration
2 years
Language Requirements
Required
English
Summary of Responsibilities
- Draft and negotiate project legal agreements
- Advise on legal and policy issues in operations
- Conduct comparative legal analyses
- Engage in policy discussions and negotiations
- Prepare legal briefs and policy papers
Role Requirements
- A minimum of an LLM degree, J.D. or equivalent
- 2-6 years of relevant experience and admission in at least one jurisdiction
- Fluency in English is required
Desired Criteria
- Knowledge of other languages may be an advantage
Skills
Tools and Technologies
Source & verification
IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from World Bank Careers, on 1 Sep 2026.