Attorney-Advisor

CLDP is looking for an attorney to join our LAC team, working directly with partner governments in the Latin America & the Caribbean region to develop the legal solutions needed to unlock the region’s economic potential while also increasing bilateral trade and investment opportunities.

In this position, the Attorney-Advisor will be expected to converse on a technical level with a variety of stakeholders on the legal and regulatory frameworks governing infrastructure projects, including investment and project finance, arbitration, and government contracting. Prior legal experience with the administration, drafting or interpretation of legal, regulatory, and/or transactional documents in the infrastructure or technology sectors is preferred. Prior experience working with foreign governments, international organizations and/or development finance institutions is strongly preferred. Regular international travel will be required, averaging around 8-10 trips per year to countries in the Latin America & Caribbean region. Spanish professional fluency is required. U.S. citizenship and bar membership (from any state) required. To apply, please send an email with a resume and cover letter to CLDPJobs@doc.gov with the subject line "Re: Latin America Attorney Position."