Counsel, ICC Dispute Resolution Services (São Paulo, Brazil)

As the institutional representative of over 45 million businesses in more than 170 countries, the International Chamber of Commerce operates with a core mission to “make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere”. We act as the primary voice of the real economy in a range of intergovernmental organisations – from the World Trade Organization to the UN climate process – championing the needs of local business in global decision making. The convening power of our global network enables us to set rules and standards that facilitate over $17 trillion dollars in trade each year – as well as providing tailored products and digital services that directly address the real challenges faced by businesses operating internationally. We also provide the world's premier private global dispute resolution services, leveraging ICC's unique independence, integrity, and expertise.

We are currently recruiting a Counsel to join the Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration (the Court) and lead one of our case management teams based at our ICC office in São Paulo, Brazil. 

 
The role of Counsel involves managerial, legal and administrative tasks including: 

• Day-to-day management of a team of the Secretariat administering a significant volume of arbitrations under the ICC Arbitration Rules; 
• Providing neutral information to arbitrators and parties on procedural issues arising in the course of arbitration cases administered by the ICC Court and its Secretariat; 
• Corresponding with parties and arbitrators on all aspects of case administration; 
• Reviewing draft arbitral awards and presenting them to the ICC Court for scrutiny; 
• Preparing memoranda (and reviewing draft memoranda prepared by the Deputy Counsel) briefing the ICC Court for its decisions; 
  Participating in the sessions of the ICC Court; 
• Reviewing and processing documents filed by parties, arbitrators and others during arbitrations

At the invitation of the Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General or Managing Counsel, the Counsel may also prepare notes or articles for publication, represent the Secretariat at conferences and related activities or undertake other special tasks. 

 
What we offer 

• A dynamic, collaborative and caring work environment in an international setting 
• Opportunities to continually learn  
• The chance to make a meaningful impact
• Partial work from home opportunities 

 
Ready to join us?

We would love to hear from you if you: 

• Are a qualified lawyer with at least six years of relevant professional experience in international arbitration, either in recognized law firms in Brazil or abroad, or other international organizations; 
• Are well organised, have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to work effectively in a multicultural team; 
• Native level of Portuguese and excellent oral and writing skills in English; other languages such as Spanish are an advantage; 
• Ideally have experience managing a team and/or in project management. 
• Have the legal right to work in Brazil.

Estimated start date: As soon as possible  
Department: Dispute Resolution Services 
Location: ICC office in São Paulo, Brazil  
Contract type and duration: Permanent (CDI), full time 
How to apply: Please apply via My ICC Path to be clearly identified as an internal candidate. We look forward to receiving your application.  

 
 
At ICC, we make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere, and when we say “everyone”, we mean it. We celebrate the diversity of our people and strive to inspire acceptance, cultivate a culture where difference matters, inclusion is essential and equality of opportunity is for everyone.