Legal Knowledge Officer – ICC Dispute Resolution Services (Paris)
We are currently recruiting a Legal Knowledge Officer in charge of preparing legal documents for publication in online databases in different languages.
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.
ICC Dispute Resolution Services (DRS) has administered more than 28,000 cases in its one-hundred-year history. The DRS Documentation and Research Centre manages unique resources and data enabling specialised DRS knowledge management, research and studies, as well as supporting ICC’s commitment to facilitate the development of trade worldwide through the publication and dissemination of information about arbitration.
We are currently recruiting a Legal Knowledge Officer in charge of preparing legal documents (arbitral awards, procedural orders or any other documents) for publication in online databases in different languages. The role will be based at ICC Global Headquarters in Paris.
The role
Joining a team of international legal researchers under the supervision of the Documentation and Research Centre Manager, you will:
- Select and collect legal documents for publication in accordance with paragraphs 56-63 of the Note to Parties and Arbitral Tribunals on the Conduct of the Arbitration under the ICC Rules of Arbitration, coordinating with all relevant stakeholders and ensuring the work is performed to deadlines;
- Review the pseudonymisation or anonymisation of said documents drafted in different languages, mainly in English, French and Spanish;
- Support the Documentation and Research Centre in conducting documentary, statistical and legal research, collaborating with DRS staff where relevant;
- Stay updated on ICC DRS internal practices and DRS knowledge resources;
- Assist the Documentation and Research Centre and the DRS Publication Services with any work related to the publications of academic texts or articles (notably translation work or statistic reports);
- Train and assist DRS staff on confidentiality and publication of awards;
- Contribute to DRS projects relating to the Centre;
- Replace other team members in relevant tasks as back up.
Requirements
- Skills in editing and proofreading legal documents.
- Two-years’ experience in publishing and project administration.
- A law degree will be considered an advantage.
- Excellent oral and writing skills in English, French and Spanish are essential. Fluency in other languages such as Arabic, Chinese, German or Portuguese is an advantage.
- Strong grasp of emerging technologies with advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, including SharePoint.
- Rigorous and attentive to details.
- Respect for confidentiality and ability to manage priorities, and to work autonomously.
- Strong sense of team spirit and commitment.
- Service-oriented and eager to work in a multicultural and multilingual environment.
- Responsive with excellent organisation.
Terms and conditions
Estimated start date: 23 September 2024
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 court.applications@iccwbo.org and specify “Legal Knowledge Officer” 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.
