Attorney-Advisor (General) - Political Risk Insurance Attorney
This position is in the Office of General Counsel of United States International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), the US Government's development finance bank.
NOTE:
The duty location may be negotiable upon selection.
DFC's political risk insurance program covers equity, debt, and other forms of investment in emerging markets against three categories of political risk:
1) expropriation, which includes traditional confiscation, arbitral award default, and denial of justice; 2) currency inconvertibility and transfer; and 3) political violence.
Insured projects are always located in a low-income, lower middle-income, or upper middle-income country.
As a Political Risk Insurance Attorney, the incumbent may be required to support other business lines within the agency.
The successful candidate will serve as an Assistant General Counsel and advise on all of the legal and policy aspects of DFC's political risk insurance program.
Work includeslegal due diligence and reviewing, drafting and/or negotiating all transaction documents leading to closing, as well as monitoring, political risk insurance contracts;developing and/or updating insurance contract templates;advising on issues of international law, international arbitration, and salvage and recovery in respect of DFC's expropriation coverage program;assisting the insurance team in developing new product offerings consistent with the BUILD Act (22 USC A' A' 9601 et seq);coordinating advocacy efforts with the insurance team to avoid claims, including engagement with relevant US government and foreign government officials;analyzing insurance claims and preparing written memoranda of determinations; andleading salvage and recovery efforts.
Conditions of Employment:
This position is in the excepted service.
US Citizenship is required.
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
Required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination or request a legally required exception from this requirement.
May be required to successfully complete a 2 year trial period.
If selected, you will be required to file, prior to entrance on duty, a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450).
Basic Requirements:
Applicants must (1) be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.
B.
or JD; (2) be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and (3) meet all specialized experience requirements as described below.
An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
Specialized
Experience:
Applicant must possess at least 5 years of experience advising on legal and policy matters in the areas of international political/sovereign/sub sovereign risk, international law on expropriation, investment treaties, and/or international arbitration in the context of negotiating and documenting transactions for projects in emerging markets, whether directly or through the supervision of outside counsel.
Familiarity with the principles of commercial insurance is relevant but not required.
Additional Information:
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Suitability:
The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.
Work Schedule:
This position allows for a flexible work schedule.
Travel may be required.
Miscellaneous:
DFC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit and relocation incentives may be authorized for this position.
Numerous vacancies may be filled from this recruitment effort.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
1.
Minimum Requirements:
Your application must show that you meet the minimum requirements, including the education and/or experience required for this position.
You will be found not qualified if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position.
If your application is incomplete, we will rate you as ineligible.
2.
Referral:
Since this is an Excepted Service position, a non-rated method of evaluation will be used.
We will evaluate your application by comparing your description of your work experience, level of responsibility, and accomplishments with the requirements of the position to determine whether you meet all the qualification requirements.
Although competitive examining rules for rating and ranking and veterans' preference do not apply, veteran's preference will be considered as a positive factor.
Candidates who meet all the qualification and other eligibility requirements will be referred to the selecting official for consideration and possible interviewRequired Documents:
1.
Your resume is required to show professional work experience, dates of employment, and hours worked per week.
2.
Upon selection, you will be required to provide official transcripts and proof of bar membership.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
NOTE:
The duty location may be negotiable upon selection.
DFC's political risk insurance program covers equity, debt, and other forms of investment in emerging markets against three categories of political risk:
1) expropriation, which includes traditional confiscation, arbitral award default, and denial of justice; 2) currency inconvertibility and transfer; and 3) political violence.
Insured projects are always located in a low-income, lower middle-income, or upper middle-income country.
As a Political Risk Insurance Attorney, the incumbent may be required to support other business lines within the agency.
The successful candidate will serve as an Assistant General Counsel and advise on all of the legal and policy aspects of DFC's political risk insurance program.
Work includeslegal due diligence and reviewing, drafting and/or negotiating all transaction documents leading to closing, as well as monitoring, political risk insurance contracts;developing and/or updating insurance contract templates;advising on issues of international law, international arbitration, and salvage and recovery in respect of DFC's expropriation coverage program;assisting the insurance team in developing new product offerings consistent with the BUILD Act (22 USC A' A' 9601 et seq);coordinating advocacy efforts with the insurance team to avoid claims, including engagement with relevant US government and foreign government officials;analyzing insurance claims and preparing written memoranda of determinations; andleading salvage and recovery efforts.
Conditions of Employment:
This position is in the excepted service.
US Citizenship is required.
Suitable for Federal employment, determined by background investigation.
Selective Service registration required for male applicants, unless exempt.
Required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination or request a legally required exception from this requirement.
May be required to successfully complete a 2 year trial period.
If selected, you will be required to file, prior to entrance on duty, a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450).
Basic Requirements:
Applicants must (1) be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.
B.
or JD; (2) be a current member of a bar with a valid license to practice law in a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and (3) meet all specialized experience requirements as described below.
An official transcript will be required if you are selected.
Specialized
Experience:
Applicant must possess at least 5 years of experience advising on legal and policy matters in the areas of international political/sovereign/sub sovereign risk, international law on expropriation, investment treaties, and/or international arbitration in the context of negotiating and documenting transactions for projects in emerging markets, whether directly or through the supervision of outside counsel.
Familiarity with the principles of commercial insurance is relevant but not required.
Additional Information:
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Suitability:
The duties of this position are suitable for occasional telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.
Work Schedule:
This position allows for a flexible work schedule.
Travel may be required.
Miscellaneous:
DFC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit and relocation incentives may be authorized for this position.
Numerous vacancies may be filled from this recruitment effort.
How You Will Be Evaluated:
1.
Minimum Requirements:
Your application must show that you meet the minimum requirements, including the education and/or experience required for this position.
You will be found not qualified if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position.
If your application is incomplete, we will rate you as ineligible.
2.
Referral:
Since this is an Excepted Service position, a non-rated method of evaluation will be used.
We will evaluate your application by comparing your description of your work experience, level of responsibility, and accomplishments with the requirements of the position to determine whether you meet all the qualification requirements.
Although competitive examining rules for rating and ranking and veterans' preference do not apply, veteran's preference will be considered as a positive factor.
Candidates who meet all the qualification and other eligibility requirements will be referred to the selecting official for consideration and possible interviewRequired Documents:
1.
Your resume is required to show professional work experience, dates of employment, and hours worked per week.
2.
Upon selection, you will be required to provide official transcripts and proof of bar membership.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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