Legal Officer (Operational Business Risk & Compliance)

About the role

The Asian Development Bank is seeking a Legal Officer to support its Operational Business Risk and Compliance Unit (OBRCU) within the Office of the General Counsel. Based in Manila, you will provide technical, research and coordination assistance on legal and compliance matters that underpin the Bank’s mission to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development across the Asia‑Pacific.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical and analytical support on operational business risk and compliance matters, including conflict of interest, material non‑public information, client confidentiality and business conduct standards.
• Assist in reviewing, tracking and managing cases, requests and clearances handled by OBRCU.
• Support due‑diligence activities through research, document review and preparation of summaries and briefs.
• Coordinate with internal clients and maintain records, databases and monitoring tools relevant to OBRCU work.
• Draft, update and format policies, procedures, guidelines, templates and guidance notes; maintain knowledge repositories and document management systems.
• Conduct background research on regulatory developments and best practices.
• Organise and deliver internal training, briefings and outreach activities; prepare presentation materials, reports and training documentation.
• Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, logistics, deadline tracking and routine reporting.

Required profile

• Law degree or equivalent legal qualification.
• Experience in legal research, document review and compliance support, preferably in an international organization or financial institution.
• Strong analytical abilities and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to work within the Office of the General Counsel of the Asian Development Bank.
• Exposure to high‑impact legal and compliance matters across the Asia‑Pacific region.
• Professional development and training opportunities.