The Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP) of the Office of General Counsel is seeking individuals with exceptional legal, analytical, organizational and interpersonal communication skills to join our team of international technical assistance attorneys.  CLDP’s mission is to help developing countries improve the policy, legal and regulatory conditions for doing business, thereby creating better economic opportunities for local entrepreneurs and American companies doing business overseas.  CLDP accomplishes this objective by providing training, advisory and consultative services to host country governments and their private sector. The attorney serving in this position will consult with foreign government officials, assess development needs and design, implement and evaluate assistance programs that promote US policy goals and meet the host countries’ economic development needs. The main geographical focus of this position will be the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region. 

This position may be filled at the GS-12, 13 or 14 grade level.

Qualifications/Key Requirements:

• Advanced professional fluency in French required
• Prior experience working with foreign governments or international organizations as well as a background in technical assistance related to economic development
• Prior experience in legal matters involving interagency consultations, negotiations and agreements
• Understanding of civil law systems, international commercial organizations, and the commercial and political climates of the MENA region
• Prior experience with Public Procurement, Project Finance, Information and Communication Technology and Public-Private Partnerships a plus
• The applicant must be willing to travel extensively to the MENA region
• Arabic language skills a plus

Applicants must:

Be U.S. citizens and registered for Selective Service if applicable (www.sss.gov).

Meet the minimum education requirements of successful completion of a full course of study at a law school accredited by the ABA with a professional law degree at the time of selection.

Must be able to verify active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Application instructions

To be considered, please submit the following to Marianne McManus at [email protected] by using the subject line “MENA Attorney-Advisor Applicant LAST NAME”:

1. Cover letter

2. Resume

*Only applicants selected for interviews will be notified.