Coordinator Regulatory Applications (Freelancer)

About the role

We govern the beautiful game and ensure it's run with transparency and integrity. Join our team in Miami and support us on our mission.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and effectively dealing with applications related to player transfers, player registrations, international transfers of minors and validation exceptions
• Handling applications for the international transfers of minors within the Transfer Matching System (TMS) as well as requests related to the issuance of an international transfer certificate for players
• Handling correspondence about proceedings before the FIFA Football Tribunal related to the protection of minors
• Handling regulatory applications concerning player eligibility and changes of association
• Handling regulatory applications concerning mandatory release for national-team duty and late return to clubs
• Carrying out the analysis of regulatory applications received by FIFA via the Legal Portal and TMS and ensuring the completeness of case files
• Preparing the case files of the different regulatory applications for decision by the FIFA Football Tribunal, taking into account existing FIFA and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) jurisprudence
• Giving written and/or oral advice on regulations and general legal issues related to the registration and transfer of minors

Requirements

• Detail-oriented and a pragmatic approach to solving problems
• Autonomy and excellence, positively impacting the efficiency and quality of work, resulting in an optimal service to stakeholders
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
• 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 in a fast-paced environment and under pressure: commitment to delivering high-quality outputs in a timely manner

Qualifications

• College degree in law
• Qualification to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction an asset
• Specialization in sports law an asset
• One to three years’ experience as a lawyer, preferably in an international environment
• Legal experience in a sports-related environment
• Proven track record within the football industry an asset
• Experience with the Transfer Matching System (TMS) an asset

Skills

• Fluency in English (oral and written)
• Fluency in at least two FIFA languages (oral and written) and ability to work in all three official languages (English/French/Spanish) an asset
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word/PowerPoint/Excel/Outlook)
• Familiarity with Jira an asset

Benefits

Readiness to do standby duties

Pay

TBD

Schedule

TBD