About this opportunity
Opportunity Overview
FIFA is hiring a Coordinator Regulatory Applications to work remotely. The role involves efficiently handling applications related to player transfers, registrations, and international transfers of minors. The coordinator will also deal with correspondence about proceedings before the FIFA Football Tribunal and handle regulatory applications concerning player eligibility and changes of association. The ideal candidate will have a detail-oriented and pragmatic approach to solving problems, with autonomy and excellence in their work. The coordinator will be responsible for carrying out the analysis of regulatory applications received by FIFA and ensuring the completeness of case files. They will also prepare case files for decision by the FIFA Football Tribunal, taking into account existing FIFA and Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) jurisprudence. The role requires strong communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure. The coordinator will be working remotely, and the role is offered on a freelance basis. The ideal candidate will have a college degree in law, with qualification to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction being an asset. Specialization in sports law is also an asset, as is experience working in an international environment.
Responsibilities
- Efficiently and effectively deal with applications related to player transfers, player registrations, international transfers of minors, and validation exceptions
- Handle applications for the international transfers of minors within the Transfer Matching System (TMS)
- Handle requests related to the issuance of an international transfer certificate for players
- Handle correspondence about proceedings before the FIFA Football Tribunal related to the protection of minors
- Handle regulatory applications concerning player eligibility and changes of association
- Handle regulatory applications concerning mandatory release for national-team duty and late return to clubs
- Carry out the analysis of regulatory applications received by FIFA via the Legal Portal and TMS
- Ensure the completeness of case files
- Prepare case files of the different regulatory applications for decision by the FIFA Football Tribunal
- Inform other FIFA departments of potential violations of the relevant provisions governing the protection of minors
- Give written and/or oral advice on regulations and general legal issues related to the registration and transfer of minors
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
- Freelance employment type
Requirements & Qualifications
- Detail-oriented and pragmatic approach to solving problems
- Autonomy and excellence, positively impacting the efficiency and quality of work
- Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
- Self-confidence and diplomacy
- Solution-oriented and innovation skills, with a great ability to embrace change and new technologies and processes
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure
- College degree in law
- Qualification to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction an asset
- Specialization in sports law an asset
- One to three years’ experience as a lawyer, preferably in an international environment
- Legal experience in a sports-related environment
- Proven track record within the football industry an asset
- Experience with the Transfer Matching System (TMS) an asset
- Fluency in English (oral and written)
- Fluency in at least two FIFA languages (oral and written) and ability to work in all three official languages (English/French/Spanish) an asset
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel/Outlook)
- Familiarity with Jira an asset
- Readiness to do standby duties
How to Apply
- Review the requirements and responsibilities of the role to ensure you are a strong candidate.
- Prepare your application materials, including your resume and cover letter.
- Click the Apply button below to submit your application.
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