Legal Assistant – Judicial Bodies

🔥 22 hours ago

🇨🇭 Switzerland – Remote

⏳ Contract/Temporary

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

⚖️ Legal Assistant

🗣️🇪🇸 Spanish Required

🗣️🇫🇷 French Required

Where this job comes from

Posted on FIFA's careers page ↗FIFA's careers page, not through a job board

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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

• Support other members of the Disciplinary team in preparing case files for decision by the FIFA Judicial Bodies. • Provide administrative and operational support to the Disciplinary Department, including preparing agendas, reports, statistics and correspondence. • Monitor the departmental inbox and case management system and ensure timely processing and follow-up of incoming matters. • Support administrative aspects of disciplinary proceedings, including opening and maintaining cases, preparing case files, drafting opening letters, notifying correspondence, implementing and monitoring sanctions, and coordinating document translations. • Maintain, update and archive records and case-related data across relevant systems and platforms. • Coordinate hearings, meetings and other Judicial Bodies events, including travel, accommodation, interpretation services and visa support. • Process invoices and expense claims, record fines and suspensions, and support publication of decisions. • Assist with disciplinary proceedings during FIFA competitions, including handling procedural correspondence and providing support during periods of increased activity, which may occasionally include weekends.

🎯 Requirements

• University degree; a degree in law, legal studies or a related field would be an asset. • Minimum three years of relevant experience, with a strong administrative background. • Good planning and organizational skills. • Knowledge of basic principles of law. • Knowledge of sports law and, specifically, football law. • 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 would be an asset. • Detail-oriented, with excellent written and oral communication skills. • Autonomous and committed to excellence, positively contributing to the efficiency and quality of work and ensuring an optimal service to stakeholders. • Self-confident and diplomatic. • Proactive and solution-driven. • Innovative, with a strong ability to embrace change and new technologies/processes. • Flexible and adaptable. • Able to set priorities effectively and work under pressure. • Team player who is professional, approachable, empathic and cooperative.

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