Legal Counsel

Our client, a sport federation is looking for a full-time Legal Counsel. The position is based in Lausanne and is available as of 1 January 2020.

Reporting directly to the Legal Director, the ideal candidate will manage the prosecution anti-doping cases,  abuse cases, as well as any other types of cases decided by the federation Tribunal and/or the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Key Responsibilities

• Investigation of positive medication and doping cases as well as any other types of cases decided by the Federation Tribunal;
• Drafting written submissions to the Federation Tribunal and CAS;
• Prosecuting cases (including experience in safeguarding and/or criminal matters), where required, leading the hearings on behalf of the Federation.
• Ensuring the prosecution of all cases in accordance with Federation regulations and in conformity with a fair and equitable process;
• Representation of the Federation if and as required before the CAS and/or other courts;
• Attending Federation Tribunal meetings;
• Reviewing reports with respect to offences committed during Federation events;
• Attending and presenting at meetings of Federation stakeholder groups;
• Provide general support within the Legal Department;
• Advising on and drafting Rules and Regulations, in particular the  AntiDoping Rules  

• Bachelor/(Master) degree in Law;
• Fluent in English (English mother tongue preferable), fluency in French or any other languages is a plus;
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience as a qualified lawyer in the required core areas;
• Strong litigation experience. Experience in proceedings before the Court of Arbitration for Sport is a plus;
• Excellent command of MS Office;
• Experience of sport law is a plus; experience of anti-doping procedures would be a particular advantage;
• Excellent drafting and oral advocacy skills;
• Strong organizational, communication and relationship-building skills; and
• Team player who is self-motivated, responsible and can work autonomously.