Deputy Counsel – ICC Dispute Resolution Services (Hong Kong)

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is the institutional representative of more than 45 million companies in over 170 countries. ICC’s core mission is to make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere. Through a unique mix of advocacy, solutions and standard setting, we promote international trade, responsible business conduct and a global approach to regulation, in addition to providing market leading dispute resolution services. Our members include many of the world’s leading companies, SMEs, business associations and local chambers of commerce. 

As a leading international arbitral institution, the ICC Court attracts a growing caseload from all over the world. The cases are administered by specialised teams with knowledge and experience of the major legal and cultural traditions. Each team is headed by a Counsel and includes two or three Deputy Counsel.  

The Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration is currently recruiting a Deputy Counsel to assist its case management team dealing with cases in or connected to Asia.  The post is based at the ICC office in Hong Kong.  

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 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; and 
• 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. Fluency in Chinese and/or any other Asian languages is an advantage 

Terms and conditions  

Estimated start date: August 2023 

Department: Dispute Resolution Services  

Contract type and duration: Permanent contract 

How to apply: Any interested persons should send their applications by email at courtapplications@iccwbo.org and specify “Court vacancy [Deputy Counsel Hong Kong 2023]” 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) 

Closing date for applications: 21 May 2023 

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