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Senior Legal Counsel Ethics

FIFA, Miami, Florida, us, 33222

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FIFA 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. Department:

Judicial Bodies Location:

Miami

THE POSITION

Conducting autonomously an ethics proceedings in compliance with the FIFA Code of Ethics

Investigating ethics proceedings, including review and analysis of financial records, use of forensic audit techniques, and development of financial investigative strategies

Communications and requests for information to interested/accused parties within an ethics proceeding

Support on organizing witness interviews and witness statements, coordinating with other departments or external experts as needed within ethics proceedings

Coordinate with other FIFA departments and experts providing substantial support to the FIFA Ethics Committee

Support the Ethics Committee by preparing case files, legal analyses, and draft decisions to facilitate effective deliberations

Assist the chairperson of the FIFA Ethics Committee in meeting preparation

Assess legal aid, witness protection, and witness/victim psychological support requests, coordinating with other departments or external experts as necessary

Draft Final Reports within an ethics proceeding

Assess testimonial and documentary evidence, including financial and audit records, and weigh its credibility and probative value according to FIFA Code of Ethics standards

Gather relevant FIFA precedents and CAS jurisprudence to properly draft a Final Report and a decision of the Ethics Committee

Draft decisions of the Adjudicatory Chamber

Contribute to developing workflows, templates, and best practices to ensure efficiency and consistency

Identify and suggest measures to prevent violations of the FIFA Code of Ethics and safeguard the integrity of football worldwide

Collaborate with the Head of Department to create efficient ethics proceedings, including processes, workflows, and templates

Ensure worldwide recognition of the Investigation Department and the Judicial Bodies Subdivision

Assist in preparing reports related to the activities of the ethics department

Participate in workshops with FIFA employees, member associations or confederations on Judicial Bodies-related issues

YOUR PROFILE We work hard at FIFA. We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative. We respect our values, always. For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.

Excellent legal drafting and presentation skills in English

Proficiency in legal drafting in Spanish or French is an asset

Good knowledge of football governance and FIFA regulations, with proven experience in FIFA’s Disciplinary and Ethics proceedings

Ability to conduct analysis and draw conclusions

Strong ability to analyze financial data, audit findings, and forensic accounting reports

Excellent editorial skills

Good planning and organisational skills

Solid IT know-how

Ability to work unsupervised and precisely; work well under pressure and meet deadlines

Good analytical skills; conscientiousness, accuracy and quality

Punctuality; proactive; good communication skills; team player with good interpersonal relations

Open in passing information; motivated, autodidact, dynamic and proactive

Cooperativeness; flexibility; ability to adapt to an international and multicultural environment; pleasant and empathetic

Law university degree (Bar Exam); Post-Graduate in Sport Law is an asset

Training or certification in white-collar investigations (including forensic accounting) or prior experience in an audit firm is an asset

Minimum 5 years of experience in similar positions, dealing with disciplinary and ethics matters in a sports governing body

Experience handling bribery and corruption cases, and working with compliance, finance teams, or external auditors is a strong asset

Native/C2 in English; proficiency in any other FIFA language (F / ES) is an asset

Proficient in Word / PowerPoint / Excel / Jira

PERKS & BENEFITS The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters. We offer additional perks and benefits:

Health insurance: comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

Continuous learning: internal mobility and training opportunities

Retirement: generous employer contributions

Vacation: generous vacation allowance

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

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