Deputy Counsel – Floating Case Management Team (English / Mandarin Speaker)

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 seeking a dynamic Deputy Counsel (Mandarin Speaker) to join the floating case management team of the ICC International Court of Arbitration for period of 12 months.

Your responsibilities involves both legal and administrative tasks, including:

• Reviewing and processing requests for arbitration and other documents filed by parties, arbitrators and others during arbitration proceedings;
• Preparing agendas (memoranda) briefing the International Court of Arbitration on decisions it is required to take;
• Correspondence and telephone conversations with parties and arbitral tribunals concerning all aspects of case management;
• Answering general queries about the ICC arbitral process by telephone and in writing;
• Monitoring the financial aspects of the arbitrations handled by the team.

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 recently qualified lawyer with at least two years’ relevant professional experience in international arbitration;
• Possess excellent verbal and writing skills in English and Mandarin (this is mandatory). A good knowledge of another language is an asset.
• Are well organised, have excellent written and oral communication skills and are able to work effectively in a multicultural team;
• A formal legal qualification (i.e., Bar exam or equivalent) is not essential if you can demonstrate sufficient legal training and experience in international arbitration, international and/or commercial law.

Estimated start date: As soon as possible

Department: ICC Dispute Resolution Services

Location: ICC International Headquarters, Paris

Contract type and duration: Fixed-term, 12 month contract (CDD), full time.