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FIFA — Legal & Compliance

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Senior Legal Counsel, Disputes & Litigation

This is a full-time permanent position for a Senior Legal Counsel in the Disputes & Litigation department at FIFA, located in Miami. The role involves conducting external disputes and contentious matters, providing legal advice, and managing multiple cases internationally. The position reports to the Head of Corporate Legal. The ideal candidate should have substantial professional experience in working with and drafting legal documents in English, as well as expertise in sports, media, sponsorship, and regulatory matters. They should be fully qualified to practice law, having completed academic and practical training, and be admitted to the Florida bar or eligible to register as Florida Authorized House Counsel. The role requires a high degree of professionalism, excellent negotiation and drafting skills, and the ability to work as part of a high-performing team. The candidate should be proactive, resilient, and able to competently handle a large workload amid rapidly shifting priorities. Responsibilities - Conduct of all external disputes and contentious matters involving FIFA - Providing legal advice and guidance across all functional areas at FIFA related to contentious matters - Conduct of settlement negotiations in the context of disputes - Managing multiple cases in Switzerland and internationally - Engagement and instruction of external counsel - Responsibility for budgets for external legal spend - Attending court hearings, reviewing, drafting and commenting on documents Requirements & Qualifications - Fully qualified to practise law (admitted to the Florida bar or eligible to register as Florida Authorized House Counsel) - 8+ years of legal practice PQE - Substantial professional experience of working with and drafting legal documents in English - Excellent negotiation, drafting, problem solving and analytical skills - Demonstrable interest in or experience of sports, media, sponsorship and regulatory matters - First class written and spoken English language skills - Ability to provide and communicate effectively practical and solutions-based legal advice - Proficient in Word / PowerPoint / Excel - Willingness to travel Benefits - None stated 2. Prepare your application, including your resume and any required supporting documents. 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.

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Senior Legal Counsel Commercial Legal

This is a full-time permanent position for a Senior Legal Counsel in the Commercial Legal department at FIFA, located in Miami. The role involves supporting the Commercial Legal team leads on legal matters related to FIFA's Innovation and Technology operations. The position requires a Juris Doctor degree from a top-tier accredited law school and active bar membership. The role is part of the Legal & Compliance department and involves providing legal support in various areas, including FIFA's direct to consumer media offerings and innovation portfolios. The ideal candidate should have excellent written and spoken English language skills, as well as negotiation, drafting, and problem-solving skills. The position is suited for someone with a strong understanding of the digital and technology industry landscapes and the ability to work autonomously on a wide variety of projects. The candidate should be proactive, resilient, and able to handle a large workload amid rapidly shifting priorities. Responsibilities Assist in supporting on legal matters relating to FIFA’s Innovation and Technology operations Provide legal support in areas such as FIFA’s direct to consumer media offerings, hardware and software procurement, and the collection of match data Ensure appropriate ownership, protection, and exploitation of FIFA-proprietary technology developments and collaborations Provide general commercial legal support to FIFA’s strategic and corporate development activities Support as point of contact for legal matters for FIFA’s Football, Technology and Innovation Department Provide strategic liaison with FIFA’s Data Protection department Develop and maintain suitable template agreements Support in the delivery of ad hoc advice on issues relating to technology-related activities Requirements & Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a top-tier accredited law school Active bar membership Minimum of 7 years of expertise in the industry in an in-house legal department or a top-tier law firm First-class written and spoken English language skills Excellent negotiation, drafting, problem-solving, and analytical skills Structured, reliable, and well-organised with a strong eye for detail Proactive, with a strong sense of personal responsibility and ability to work autonomously Benefits None stated 2. Prepare your application, including your resume and cover letter. 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.

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Commercial Legal Clerk

This is a full-time Commercial Legal Clerk position in the Legal and Compliance Department at FIFA, located in Miami. The role involves delivering support to a growing team and director, assisting with day-to-day administrative and operational activities, and preparing legal correspondence. The position requires a college or Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of administrative assistant experience or previous legal office experience. The ideal candidate will have first-class written and spoken English language skills, be client-oriented, efficient, and effective, as well as solutions-oriented. They should be able to set priorities, keep deadlines, and achieve organizational goals. The role also requires an understanding of contracts management and rights management for a legal department. The position is permanent, and the successful candidate will be expected to work in a team of busy professionals, interacting and coordinating with other internal and external stakeholders. They should be structured, reliable, well-organized, and have a strong eye for detail, with the ability to work autonomously and handle a large workload amid rapidly shifting priorities. Benefits - None mentioned Eligibility - College or Bachelor’s degree required - Minimum of 2 years administrative assistant experience or previous legal office experience required - Native level English (or equivalent) required - Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word / PowerPoint / Excel required - Proficient in creating presentations required Required Documents - None mentioned 2. Prepare your application, including your resume and any supporting documents. 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.

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Legal Assistant

The Legal Assistant role is a full-time, fixed-term position in the Legal & Compliance department, located in Brazil. The successful candidate will work with the legal team to prepare and review documents, maintain databases, and assist with document execution processes. This role requires a Bachelor of Laws degree and qualification to practice law in Brazil. The ideal candidate will have experience in a law firm or legal department, excellent writing skills, and strong analytical and organizational skills. The role involves working with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, and demonstrating a team-based approach to achieving outcomes. The role is part of the preparation for the FIFA World Cup 2027, and the successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong identification with the event and its potential positive impact on the host country. Fluency in English and Portuguese is required, and the ability to relocate to Rio de Janeiro is necessary. The employer is looking for someone who can work effectively in a team, has a strong work ethic, and can communicate effectively. The candidate should be empathetic, collaborative, and patient, with a positive and proactive attitude. Responsibilities Prepare, review and compile PowerPoint presentations and internal documents Maintain and update legal trackers and databases, including regular updates on Wetrack tool Provide translation and proof reading of legal and operational documents Assist with document execution processes, including verification of powers and coordination of signatures Support the preparation of legal documents and templates Assist the legal team in monitoring deadlines and follow-ups related to contracts and legal matters Support internal and external audits by organizing and compiling requested documentation Assist in monitoring relevant legislative changes Support interactions with internal and external stakeholders Requirements & Qualifications Bachelor of Laws degree Qualified to practice law in Brazil Fluency in English Experience in a law firm or legal department, including experience gained through internships or trainee positions Excellent writing skills Strong analytical and organizational skills Proficiency in MS Office applications (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams) High attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through Skilled in problem solving, solution-oriented and pragmatic mindset Team player with the ability to build effective relationships internally and externally Empathetic, collaborative and patient, with a positive and proactive attitude Ability to communicate effectively Right to work in Brazil Fluency in Portuguese (spoken and written) Ability to relocate to Rio de Janeiro 2. Prepare your application, including your resume and any required documents. 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.

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FIFA — Legal &amp; Compliance

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Senior Legal Counsel, Disputes & Litigation

Senior Legal Counsel Commercial Legal

Commercial Legal Clerk

Legal Assistant

FIFA — Legal & Compliance