Deputy Counsel – German & Nordics 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 Organisation 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 Deputy Counsel to assist its case management team, dealing principally with cases connected to Germany, Austria and the Nordics.  

The role will be based at ICC Global Headquarters in Paris. 

The role 

The role 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 ICC Court on decisions it is required to take 
• Managing correspondence, phone conversations and interactions with parties and arbitral tribunals concerning all aspects of case management 
• Answering general queries about the ICC arbitral process either by phone or in writing when required  
• Monitoring the financial aspects of the arbitrations handled by the team 

Requirements 

• Applicants should be recently qualified lawyers with at least 2 years’ 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 
• Excellent verbal and writing skills in English are essential. A good knowledge of German 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 courtapplications@iccwbo.org and specify “Deputy Counsel – German team” in the subject line of the 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) 

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.