Head of Legal Anti-Doping Services (100 %) English - French

Union Cycliste Internationale

Union Cycliste Internationale

Key information

Founded on 14th April 1900 in Paris, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) is the world governing body for cycling. Its mission is to develop and supervise cycling in all its forms and for everybody, as a competitive sport, as a healthy recreational activity and as a means of transport and having fun. Additionally, the UCI promotes a number of its own events, including the UCI Road World Championships, an iconic annual event, and a wide range of other UCI World Championships and World Cups across the various disciplines. It is based in Aigle, Switzerland, at the UCI World Cycling Centre.

To join its Legal Anti-Doping Services, the UCI is seeking a :

Mission :

The Head of Legal Anti-Doping Services (LADS) will provide the UCI's administrative department with the legal services in anti-doping matters required for its smooth running. He/she will be in charge of a team of three people.

Main responsibilities :

  • Management of anti-doping and related disciplinary procedures
  • Drafting and updating procedures, regulations and contracts relating to the various aspects of anti-doping
  • Collaboration with internal departments involved in anti-doping matters (Sports, Administration, Communication, Management) as well as with the ITA, the UCI's main anti-doping service provider, and the anti-doping community
  • Legal research on all matters relating to doping cases, in particular in connection with arbitration law, data protection and/or personality rights.
  • Legal advice on anti-doping matters
  • Collaboration with the external legal advisor on various matters
  • Co-coordination of the Integrity Commission
  • Primary contact between UCI departments and the ITA for all aspects of anti-doping policy
  • Leads the department: planning, organisation, monitoring of departmental activities and management of human, material and financial resources.

Profil :

  • Holder of a Bachelor's/Master's degree in law
  • Professional experience in the sports industry
  • Proficiency in English and French, both oral and written
  • Proficiency in computer tools
  • Ability to synthesise and analyse information
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Effective communication and information sharing abilities
  • Organised, rigorous, and able to handle pressure
  • Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • Strong sense of service and confidentiality
  • Team player
  • Interest in cycling.

Start date: Immediately or to be agreed.

Join us and you will have every opportunity to use your skills, to be involved in current sporting activities and to contribute to the success of a modern and dynamic organisation. If you are interested in this position and you meet the criteria outlined in the profile, please e-mail your application and supporting documents (covering letter, CV, employment references and qualifications) to .

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