Counsel, German and Nordic team – ICC Dispute Resolution Services (Paris)

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.

The Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration is currently recruiting a Counsel to lead its case management team dealing principally with cases connected to Germany, Austria and other European countries. The role will be based at ICC International Headquarters in Paris.

The role

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

• Day-to-day management of a team administering a significant volume of arbitration cases
• Providing neutral advice to arbitrators and parties on procedural issues arising in the course of arbitration cases administered by the ICC Court and its Secretariat (“Secretariat”)
• Managing correspondence and telephone conversations with parties and arbitrators concerning 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 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 arbitration procedures
• Preparing notes or articles for publication and representing the Secretariat at seminars and conferences when required
• Undertaking special tasks or missions at the invitation of the Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General or Managing Counsel.
• Managing the performance and professional development of the team members reporting to Counsel.

Requirements

• Applicants should be qualified lawyers with at least 6 years of relevant professional experience in international arbitration
• A formal legal qualification (i.e. Bar exam or equivalent) is not essential if a candidate can demonstrate sufficient legal training and experience in international arbitration, international and/or commercial law
• Candidates must be well organised, have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to work effectively in a multicultural team
• Experience in management is a considerable advantage
• Excellent verbal and writing skills in English and German is essential. A good knowledge of Russian or another European language is an advantage

Terms and conditions 

Estimated start date: As soon as possible 

Department: Dispute Resolution Services

Location: The position is based in Paris

Contract type and duration: CDI (permanent), full time

How to apply: Interested candidates should send the following to our Talent Acquisition team at court.applications@iccwbo.org and specify “Counsel – German Team” in the subject line of their email application:

• Cover note (one page maximum) highlighting key skills and experience in line with the candidate’s profile and key competencies
• Professional CV (two pages maximum)

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