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

We are now looking for a Team Lead Registration & Eligibility that supports us on our mission.

These are your key tasks:

Supervising and managing a team of legal counsel and coordinators
Coordinating and distributing the incoming applications related to the transfers of minors and applications for change of association and eligibility matters as well as the release of players
Handling procedures regarding matters pending before the Players' Status Chamber of the FIFA Football Tribunal, including the protection of minors, player registration and international transfers, change of association and eligibility of players to play for national teams as well as release and late return matters
Providing legal and administrative support to the Players' Status Chamber of the FIFA Football Tribunal in accordance with the relevant regulations
Providing legal services for Transfer Matching System (TMS) matters
Coordinating the production of legal documents to ensure consistency
Researching and analysing the jurisprudence of the FIFA Football Tribunal and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)
Leading a team to develop its independence and self-confidence
Motivating, updating, guiding and discussing procedural issues
Efficiently finding creative solutions to deal with the workload using a pragmatic and innovative approach
Giving written and/or verbal legal advice on the regulations as well as on general legal issues related to players, clubs, member associations, agents, legal advisors, etc.
Supporting the department in the matters currently discussed in the reform of the transfer system
Supporting the Litigation Department when needed within the scope of appeals lodged against FIFA's decisions before CAS

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 competencies we require for this position are:

Between five and ten years' experience as a lawyer in an international environment
Legal experience in a sports-related environment, in particular the football industry, is an asset
University degree in law
Specialization in sports law or proven track record within the football industry
Bar admission or equivalent qualification
Experience with the FIFA TMS is an asset
Ability to define strategic goals, give clear instructions and lead and empower team members
Ability to prioritize and delegate
Lateral thinking and willingness to take initiative and responsibility
Willingness to give and receive constructive criticism
Detail-oriented and a pragmatic approach to solving problems
Autonomy and excellence, positively impacting the team's efficiency and performance, resulting in an optimal service to stakeholders
Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
Critical judgment: ability to separate essential issues from side issues
Self-confidence and diplomacy
Solution-oriented and innovation skills, with a great ability to embrace change and new technologies and processes
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to work under pressure: commitment to delivering high-quality outputs in a timely manner
Ability to define strategic goals, give clear instructions and lead and empower team members
Fluency in English and French (written and oral)
Ability to work in all three official languages (English/French/Spanish) is an asset
Proficiency in Word/PowerPoint/Excel
Familiarity with Jira is an asset
Readiness to do standby duties