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Job Description

Legal Counsel Disputes

Department:

Legal & Compliance

Employment Type:

Permanent - Full Time

Location:

Miami

Description

We govern the beautiful game and ensure it's run with transparency and integrity.

Join our team in Miami and support us on our mission.

THE POSITION

These are your key tasks:

Efficiently and effectively dealing with labor disputes between players and clubs, coaches and clubs or associations, and with club/club disputes in connection with the transfer of a player before the FIFA Football Tribunal, as well as with matters concerning the eligibility and the release of players for international duty

Interpreting players’ employment and transfer-related contracts and preparing case files for decision by the members of the FIFA Football Tribunal, taking into account existing FIFA and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) jurisprudence

Efficiently and effectively handling procedures regarding matters pending before the Players’ Status Chamber of the FIFA Football Tribunal including:

the protection of minors

player registration and international transfers
change of association and eligibility of players to play for national teams
release and late return matters
Providing legal services for Transfer Matching System (TMS) matters

Giving written and/or oral advice on the regulations as well as on general legal issues to players, clubs, member associations, agents, legal advisors, etc.

Supporting the members of the FIFA Football Tribunal
Keeping an overview of FIFA and CAS jurisprudence
Supporting the Litigation Department when needed within the scope of appeals lodged against FIFA’s decisions before CAS

Reporting directly to the Team Lead Disputes

YOUR PROFILE

We work hard at FIFA.

We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.

And we respect our values. Always.

For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.

The specific competencies we require for this position are:

Detail-oriented and a pragmatic approach to solving problems
Autonomy and excellence, positively impacting the efficiency and quality of work, resulting in an optimal service to stakeholders
Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
Critical judgment: ability to separate essential issues from side issues

Self-confidence and diplomacy

University degree in law

Qualification to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction an asset
Specialization in sports law or proven track record within the football industry an asset
Experience with the Transfer Matching System (TMS) an asset
Legal experience in a sports-related environment, in particular the football industry, an asset
Two to five years’ experience as a lawyer in an international environment
Fluency in English (oral and written) and one other FIFA language
Ability to work in all three official working languages (English/French/Spanish) an asset
Proficiency in MS Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel/Outlook)

Familiarity with Jira an asset

Readiness for standby duties

PERKS & BENEFITS

The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.

Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits:

Health insurance:

We offer generous medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage.

Continuous learning:

We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it.

Retirement:

We offer generous 401(k) employer contributions.

Vacation:

Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance.

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Salary Information

Salary: $80,000 - $120,000

🤖 This salary estimate is calculated by AI based on the job title, location, company, and market data. Use this as a guide for salary expectations or negotiations. The actual salary may vary based on your experience, qualifications, and company policies.

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