Deputy Counsel – 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 International Court of Arbitration is currently recruiting a Deputy Counsel to assist our case management teams. 

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; 

• Drafting  notes or articles for publication and representing the ICC Court and its Secretariat during seminars and conferences. 

Requirements 

• Applicants should be recently qualified lawyers with at least two 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 is essential. 

• A good knowledge of another European language is an advantage. 

Terms and conditions  

Estimated start date: As soon as possible 

Department: ICC Dispute Resolution Services 

Location: ICC International Headquarters, Paris 

Contract type and duration: Permanent (CDI), full time. 

How to apply: Please send your application to our Talent Acquisition team at courtapplications@iccwbo.org and specify “Deputy Counsel – Paris based” in the subject line of your email. Make sure to include: 

• Your CV (two pages maximum) 
• A one-page cover letter highlighting your skills, motivation and experience relevant for the position 

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.