Deputy Counsel – Spanish and Portuguese Speaker

International Chamber of Commerce; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Learning opportunities

Meaningful impact

Job summary

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) seeks a Deputy Counsel to join the Dispute Resolution Services in Paris, handling Spanish- and Portuguese-language arbitration matters within a multicultural, international team.

Responsibilities include reviewing arbitration requests, briefing the International Court of Arbitration on decisions, managing case communications, answering inquiries, and monitoring arbitration finances.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of relevant international arbitration experience (including internships).
• Excellent written and oral communication in English, Spanish and Portuguese (mandatory).
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-paced, multicultural team.

Responsibilities

• Review requests for arbitration and related documents filed by parties and arbitral tribunals.
• Prepare agendas briefing the International Court of Arbitration on decisions.
• Correspondence and telephone communications with parties and arbitral tribunals on case management.
• Answer general queries about the ICC arbitral process by phone and in writing.
• Monitor financial aspects of arbitrations handled by the team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Written and oral communication

Multicultural teamwork

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

As the institutional representative of over 45 million businesses in more than 170 countries, the International Chamber of Commerce operates with a core mission to "make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere".

We act as the primary voice of the real economy in a range of intergovernmental organisations - from the World Trade Organization to the UN climate process - championing the needs of local business in global decision making.

The convening power of our global network enables us to set rules and standards that facilitate over $17 trillion dollars in trade each year - as well as providing tailored products and digital services that directly address the real challenges faced by businesses operating internationally. We also provide the world's premier private global dispute resolution services, leveraging ICC's unique independence, integrity, and expertise.

The role

We are seeking a Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking Deputy Counsel to join our Dispute Resolution Services and support Spanish- and Portuguese-language cases.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and processing requests for arbitration and other documents filed by parties, arbitrators and others during arbitration proceedings;
• Preparing agendas (memoranda) briefing the International Court of Arbitration on decisions it is required to take;
• Correspondence and telephone conversations with parties and arbitral tribunals concerning all aspects of case management;
• Answering general queries about the ICC arbitral process by telephone and in writing;
• Monitoring the financial aspects of the arbitrations handled by the team.

What we offer

• A dynamic, collaborative and caring work environment in an international setting.
• Opportunities to continually learn.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact.

Ready to join us?

Requirements

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have at least two years of relevant professional experience in international arbitration (including internships);
• Possess great interpersonal skills, a strong sense of organisation and attention to details, excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Are able to work efficiently in a high-paced environment within multicultural team;
• Have excellent verbal and writing skills in English, Spanish and Portuguese (mandatory). Knowledge of additional languages would be an advantage.

A formal legal qualification (i.e. Bar exam or equivalent) is not essential if you can demonstrate sufficient legal training and experience in international arbitration, international and/or commercial law.

Terms and conditions

Estimated start date: As soon as possible

Location: ICC International Headquarters (Paris, France)

Contract type and duration: Permanent contract (CDI), full time.

At ICC, we make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere, and when we say "everyone", we mean it. We celebrate the diversity of our people and strive to inspire acceptance, cultivate a culture where difference matters, inclusion is essential and equality of opportunity is for everyone.