Legal Assistant – Freelancer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Switzerland.

📋 Description

• Conduct the initial assessment of claims submitted to FIFA through the Legal Portal, ensuring the completeness of case files.

• Assist members of the Disputes team in the preparation of case files for review by the FIFA Football Tribunal.

• Support the Disputes team with various administrative and operational tasks on a daily basis.

• Manage administrative responsibilities, which include drafting communications from established templates, meeting deadlines, and responding to inquiries from interested parties.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; a degree in law, legal studies, or a related discipline is advantageous.

• Strong planning and organizational abilities.

• Understanding of fundamental legal principles.

• Familiarity with sports law, particularly football law.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience with a solid administrative background.

• Proficient in English.

• Competency in Spanish and/or French is a plus.

• Skilled in MS Office applications.

• Experience with the Transfer Matching System (TMS), FIFA Legal Portal, and/or JIRA is beneficial.

• Detail-oriented approach.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work autonomously and deliver excellence, positively influencing efficiency, quality, and stakeholder service.

• Self-assured and diplomatic.

• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

• Innovative skills and capacity to adapt to new technologies and processes.

• Flexibility and adaptability in diverse situations.

• Capacity to prioritize tasks effectively.

• Ability to perform under pressure.

• Team-oriented with a collaborative spirit.

• Professional demeanor, approachable and empathetic.

• Cooperative attitude.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a prestigious organization in the sports industry.

• Engage in meaningful work that influences the integrity of global football.