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FIFA

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1904

💼 Consulting

📣 Marketing

✈️ Travel

Consulting • Marketing • Travel

FIFA is the Fédération Internationale de Football Association, founded in 1904, and is the governing body of international football. It consists of 211 national football associations and its main objectives are to develop football worldwide, stage international competitions, and protect the integrity of the sport. FIFA organizes various competitions including the men's and women's FIFA World Cups™, which are among the most popular sporting events globally. The financial success of these events supports development programs and infrastructure for football, enhancing the sport's growth and inclusivity across different regions.

📋 Description

• Carry out the initial analysis of claims received by FIFA via the Legal Portal and ensure case files are complete • Support Disputes team members in preparing case files for decision by the FIFA Football Tribunal • Assist the Disputes team with daily administrative and business activities • Handle administrative matters, including drafting communications from pre-existing templates, meeting deadlines, and addressing queries from interested parties

🎯 Requirements

• University degree; a degree in law, legal studies, or a related field is an asset • Good planning and organizational skills • Knowledge of basic principles of law • Knowledge of sports law, specifically football law • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience with a good administrative background • Fluent in English • Proficiency in Spanish and/or French • Proficient in MS Office • Experience with the Transfer Matching System (TMS), FIFA Legal Portal, and/or JIRA is an asset • Detail-oriented • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Autonomy and excellence, positively impacting work efficiency and quality and service to stakeholders • Self-confidence and diplomacy • Proactive and solution-driven • Innovation skills and ability to embrace change and new technologies/processes • Flexibility and adaptability • Ability to set priorities effectively • Ability to work under pressure • Team player • Professional, approachable, and empathic • Cooperative

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