Associate Position – International Sports Arbitration
Key information
- Publication date:02 May 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Rue conseil général 3-5, 1205 Genève
We are currently looking for a qualified lawyer to join our international sports arbitration team. This role requires commitment, technical excellence, motivation and a strong ability to work independently in a multi-jurisdictional environment.
What we look for:
• Bar admission (civil law and/or common law);
• Excellent academic credentials and strong legal background;
• Commitment, drive and ambition;
• 1 to 3 years of prior experience in international arbitration and/or sports law;
• Strong research, analytical and drafting skills;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to work in a structured and organized way, with attention to details;
• Native, or very strong, written and oral English; native or strong command of French or other languages would be an asset;
• Swiss or EU nationality or Swiss work permit would be an advantage.
What we offer:
• A stimulating international environment with a team of experienced sports,
commercial and investment arbitration lawyers;
• Highly interesting work across all the main areas of sports including football,
cycling, basketball, swimming, athletics and Formula 1, and for a wide range of
clients including prominent sports bodies such as IOC, FIFA, UEFA, FIBA, the
UCI, and other sports organizations, as well as elite-level athletes, clubs, teams
and individual sport representatives.
• Opportunities for direct client contact and early responsibility, with the support
and guidance of one of our partners or senior lawyers;
• Ample development support, including training and opportunities for building
individual profile;
• A friendly and respectful work environment;
• Competitive remuneration and work flexibility.
If you are interested in joining us, please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae and all
undergraduate and/or postgraduate transcripts as well as any work certificates to
Write an email, mentioning [Sports Arbitration]. Application deadline is set
on 18 May 2025.
Contact
- Diego Gutierrez