Legal Counsel - Tech & Data

JR France; Paris; Sur place; EUR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading organization in international commerce is hiring a Counsel for its International Court of Arbitration. This role involves managing arbitration cases, providing procedural advice, and contributing to legal publications. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in international arbitration and be fluent in English and German.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with at least 6 years of relevant experience in international arbitration.
• Fluency in English and German, both written and verbal.
• Management experience is advantageous.

Responsabilités

• Manage a team responsible for a significant volume of arbitration cases.
• Provide neutral procedural advice to arbitrators and parties.
• Participate in Court sessions and review case documents.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team-working skills

Formation

Legal qualification (Bar exam or equivalent)

Description du poste

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About the ICC

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 in trade each year, as well as providing tailored products and digital services that address the real challenges faced by international businesses. We also offer the world's leading private global dispute resolution services, leveraging ICC's independence, integrity, and expertise.

The Role

The Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration is recruiting a Counsel to lead its case management team, primarily handling cases connected to Germany, Austria, and other European countries. This position is based at the ICC Headquarters in Paris.

Responsibilities

1. Manage a team responsible for a significant volume of arbitration cases.
2. Provide neutral procedural advice to arbitrators and parties involved in arbitration cases.
3. Correspond with parties and arbitrators regarding case administration.
4. Review draft arbitral awards and present them to the Court for approval.
5. Prepare and review memoranda for Court decisions.
6. Participate in Court sessions and review case documents.
7. Contribute articles for publication and represent the Secretariat at seminars and conferences.
8. Perform special tasks as assigned by senior management.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with at least 6 years of relevant experience in international arbitration.
• Legal qualification (e.g., Bar exam or equivalent) is preferred but not mandatory if experience is sufficient.
• Bar qualification in Germany or Austria is an advantage.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and team-working skills.
• Management experience is advantageous.
• Fluent in English and German, both written and verbal.