FIFA World Cup 2026™ - Canada, Mexico and the United States

Legal Assistant (Freelancer)

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Role overview

We govern the beautiful game and ensure it's run with transparency and integrity.

Join our team and support us on our mission.

THE POSITION

These are your key tasks:As part of the Disputes team, the role supports team members in administrative and procedural aspects of the contractual disputes before the FIFA Football Tribunal by:

Carrying out the initial analysis of claims received by FIFA via the Legal Portal and ensuring the completeness of case files.
Supporting other members of the Disputes team in the preparation of case files for decision by the FIFA Football Tribunal.
Assisting the Disputes team in their daily administrative and business activities.
Handling of administrative matters, such as drafting communications based on pre-existing templates, ensuring deadlines are met, and addressing queries from interested parties.

YOUR PROFILE

We work hard at FIFA.
We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative.

And we respect our values. Always.

For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.

The specific requirements/competencies we require for this position are:

University degree; degree in law, legal studies or related field an asset
Good planning and organizational skills
Knowledge of basic principles of law
Knowledge of sports law and, specifically, football law
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience with good administrative background
Fluent in English
Proficiency in Spanish and/or French
Proficient in MS Office
Experience with the Transfer Matching System (TMS), FIFA Legal Portal and/or JIRA an asset

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Detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

Autonomy and excellence, positively impacting the efficiency and quality of work, resulting in an optimal service to stakeholders

Self-confidence and diplomacy

Proactive and solution-driven

Innovation skills, with a great ability to embrace change and new technologies/processes

Flexibility and adaptability

Ability to set priorities effectively

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Professional, approachable, and empathic

Cooperative

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Legal Assistant (Freelancer)

Role overview

THE POSITION

YOUR PROFILE