Assistant General Counsel (Equity and Funds)

JobSummary

This position is located in DFC's Office of the General Counsel (OGC). The successful candidate will serve as an Assistant General Counsel and advise on the legal and policy aspects of DFC's equity investment program.

LowGrade

14

HighGrade

15

PromotionPotential

15

SubAgencyName

Office of General Counsel (OGC)

OrganizationCodes

OT/GB00

Relocation

False

HiringPath

• public

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

Few

AgencyMarketingStatement

The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), established in 2019 with bipartisan support under President Trump, is America's development finance institution. DFC partners with the private sector to advance U.S. foreign policy and strengthen national security by mobilizing private capital around the world. DFC invests across strategic sectors including critical minerals, modern infrastructure, and advanced technology - fostering economic development, supporting U.S. interests, and delivering returns to American taxpayers.

TravelCode

2

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/Apply

DetailStatusUrl

https://apply.usastaffing.gov/Application/ApplicationStatus

MajorDuties

• The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), established in 2019 with bipartisan support under President Trump, is America's development finance institution. DFC partners with the private sector to advance U.S. foreign policy and strengthen national security by mobilizing private capital around the world. DFC invests across strategic sectors including critical minerals, modern infrastructure, and advanced technology - fostering economic development, supporting U.S. interests, and delivering returns to American taxpayers. As an Assistant General Counsel (Equity and Funds) you will work with the DFC's business teams to: Structure, diligence, negotiate and document complex, multi-million dollar direct equity and fund investments across DFC's strategic sectors. Recent transactions include: establishing the United States-Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund, a first-of-its kind partnership with Ukraine to rebuild that country's critical infrastructure, develop natural resources and support Ukraine's economic recovery; and a $600 million investment in the Orion Critical Minerals Consortium to invest in critical mineral projects around the world. Advise on a range of possible transaction structures, including the use of direct equity, combination of equity and debt (convertible or non-convertible) and other equity and quasi-equity instruments, formation of investment funds or alternative or novel investment and co-investment structures, joint ventures, framework agreements and/or specialized compacts or offtake arrangements with sovereign and non-sovereign actors. Serve as "first chair" in negotiations with investees, co-investors, general partners, sponsors, sovereign actors and others. Manage subscriptions and capital calls, and monitor and restructure existing transactions across the globe; structure and execute exits of existing direct investments. Analyze foreign and international law issues, advise on corporate matters, issues relating to shareholder rights, jurisdiction, dispute resolution and DFC policy matters. Manage outside counsel. Please Note: This is not a Bargaining unit position.

Education

Requirements

Evaluations

1. Minimum Requirements: Your application must show that you meet all 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. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify their veteran preference on their resume. Candidates who meet all the qualification and other eligibility requirements will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. If invited to participate in an interview with members of OGC you may be asked to provide a legal writing sample to further evaluate your knowledge, skills, and abilities.

HowToApply

If you have questions about this job, please contact the HR Office representative listed in the "Agency Contact Info" section of this vacancy announcement. Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content (e.g. SSN or DOB), your resume will not be used to make an eligibility and qualification determination, and you will not be considered for this vacancy. Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.

WhatToExpectNext

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. If you are selected for an interview for this position, you will be contacted directly. A final job offer for this position is typically made within several weeks after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. After confirming a job offer, all other applicants will be notified of their non-selection.

RequiredDocuments

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. Cover Letter, optional Your responses to the job questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12917056 Upon selection, you will be required to provide official transcripts and proof of active bar membership.

Benefits

OtherInformation

Positions may be filled in either DFC's office in downtown New York City or DFC's office in downtown Washington, D.C. Salary will be based upon the locality pay areas, as defined by OPM, and will be adjusted based upon the selectee's duty location. Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule. Telework: The selectee may be eligible for situational telework, per agency policy. 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 http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for this position. This is an open continuous announcement and applications will be extracted as vacancies occur. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit https://www.dfc.gov/who-we-are/careers/fairchanceact for more information.

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

02

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

brandon.nicknadavich@dfc.gov

SecurityClearance

Not Required

DrugTestRequired

False

PositionSensitivitiy

Moderate Risk (MR)

AdjudicationType

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness