Development Bank of Ethiopia Job Vacancy 2026 – Individual Legal Advisor
Development Bank of Ethiopia (DBE)
Addis Ababa, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Role description
Development Bank of Ethiopia (DBE) is inviting qualified legal professionals to apply for an Individual Legal Advisor engagement based at its head office in Addis Ababa. The opportunity is intended for an experienced legal professional with expertise in international financing, development finance transactions, and related legal matters.
Individual Legal Advisor
Organization: Development Bank of Ethiopia Position: Individual Legal Advisor Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Engagement: Retainer and/or assignment-based Initial Contract Period: 6–12 months Remuneration: Negotiable Application Deadline: August 19, 2026
Required Educational Qualification and Experience
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
Minimum LL.B. degree or equivalent in International Law, Banking Law, Commercial Law, Finance Law, or a related field. At least 10 years of relevant professional experience . Demonstrated expertise in English-law-governed financing agreements . Membership in a recognized Bar is required; qualification to practice English law is highly preferred. Experience in international project finance , with a proven track record involving Development Finance Institution (DFI) or multilateral bank transactions. Experience with inter-creditor arrangements . Experience in security enforcement and post-enforcement processes .
Core Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
Strong legal drafting and analytical skills. Experience working with development finance institutions or multilateral banks is an advantage. A proven track record in dispute resolution under international legal frameworks.
Mode of Engagement
The engagement will be structured as:
Retainer-based and/or assignment-based work. A combination of remote legal advisory services and on-demand in-person support when required.
Contract Duration
The initial contract period is 6 to 12 months , with the possibility of early termination or extension depending on performance and organizational requirements.
Remuneration
Negotiable
Place of Work
Development Bank of Ethiopia Head Office, Addis Ababa
Individual Legal Advisor
Organization: Development Bank of Ethiopia Position: Individual Legal Advisor Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Engagement: Retainer and/or assignment-based Initial Contract Period: 6–12 months Remuneration: Negotiable Application Deadline: August 19, 2026
Required Educational Qualification and Experience
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
Minimum LL.B. degree or equivalent in International Law, Banking Law, Commercial Law, Finance Law, or a related field. At least 10 years of relevant professional experience . Demonstrated expertise in English-law-governed financing agreements . Membership in a recognized Bar is required; qualification to practice English law is highly preferred. Experience in international project finance , with a proven track record involving Development Finance Institution (DFI) or multilateral bank transactions. Experience with inter-creditor arrangements . Experience in security enforcement and post-enforcement processes .
Core Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
Strong legal drafting and analytical skills. Experience working with development finance institutions or multilateral banks is an advantage. A proven track record in dispute resolution under international legal frameworks.
Mode of Engagement
The engagement will be structured as:
Retainer-based and/or assignment-based work. A combination of remote legal advisory services and on-demand in-person support when required.
Contract Duration
The initial contract period is 6 to 12 months , with the possibility of early termination or extension depending on performance and organizational requirements.
Remuneration
Negotiable
Place of Work
Development Bank of Ethiopia Head Office, Addis Ababa