Senior Regulatory Counsel, Global Sports Compliance

FIFA; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (401(k))

Vacation

Job summary

FIFA in Miami seeks a senior legal and regulatory professional to manage governance matters under FIFA Statutes and Governance Regulations. You will collaborate with the Member Associations Governance and Services Department and lead investigations into potential breaches of FIFA rules.

The role requires substantial regulatory experience, strong analytical skills, and a proactive, process‑driven approach. A global mindset with cross‑functional collaboration is essential to support stakeholders

Qualifications

• At least 5 years post-qualification experience in law firm, sports governing body, football stakeholder or sports organisation.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in another FIFA language (F/ES) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle governance matters in relation to FIFA Statutes and Governance Regulations, and cooperate with Member Associations Governance and Services Department.
• Provide substantial comments on regulatory projects, legal documents, memos, and explanatory notes.
• Respond to regulatory enquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead complex investigations into breaches of FIFA Regulations, including transfer and agent rules.
• Prepare case files and reports for disciplinary proceedings before FIFA judicial bodies.
• Mentor team members and contribute to process improvements and efficiency.

Skills

Regulatory governance

Legal analysis

Investigation management

Regulatory reporting

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Legal research

Policy development

Cross-functional collaboration

Stand-by duties

Tools

MS Office

Job description

FIFA in Miami seeks a senior legal and regulatory professional to manage governance matters under FIFA Statutes and Governance Regulations. You will collaborate with the Member Associations Governance and Services Department and lead investigations into potential breaches of FIFA rules.

The role requires substantial regulatory experience, strong analytical skills, and a proactive, process‑driven approach. A global mindset with cross‑functional collaboration is essential to support stakeholders