Senior Legal Counsel Regulatory Governance & Compliance

Supports the organisation's mission by handling regulatory governance matters, particularly in relation to the FIFA Statutes and FIFA Governance Regulations, and by cooperating with the Member Associations Governance and Services Department. It involves conducting complex investigations into possible breaches of FIFA Regulations, gathering evidence, and preparing case files and reports for disciplinary proceedings. The position also includes monitoring the international transfer system, developing compliance education programmes, researching FIFA and CAS jurisprudence, and mentoring team members.

• Handle all matters concerning regulatory governance, particularly the FIFA Statutes and FIFA Governance Regulations, and cooperate with the Member Associations Governance and Services Department on governance matters of Member Associations.
• Provide substantial comments and feedback on regulatory projects, legal documents, and general matters related to all FIFA Regulations, commentaries, explanatory notes, and memos.
• Respond to regulatory enquiries from all internal and external football stakeholders.
• Handle complex investigations into possible breaches of FIFA Regulations, notably the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players, the FIFA Football Agent Regulations, the FIFA Clearing House Regulations, and others.
• Gather and assess evidence and prepare case files and reports for disciplinary proceedings before the FIFA judicial bodies.
• Manage investigations by drafting correspondence, reports, and methodology guidelines, setting up a database of relevant decisions and jurisprudence, and participating in working groups to improve efficiency and legal accuracy.
• Monitor the international transfer system and the activities of all involved stakeholders for possible breaches of FIFA Regulations.
• Manage and supervise administrative cases of minor infractions.
• Develop and administer compliance education programmes for internal and external stakeholders, and develop creative approaches to tackle non-compliant behaviours through cooperation with external stakeholders and organisations.
• Research and analyse the jurisprudence of FIFA and CAS, and mentor other team members on substantive legal matters and efficient allocation of time and resources.

• At least 5 years post-qualification experience, either in a law firm, sports governing body, football stakeholder or sports organisation.
• Accuracy and detail orientation, combined with a pragmatic approach to solving problems.
• Autonomy and excellence, positively impacting efficiency and quality and resulting in optimal service to stakeholders.
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Critical judgement, with the ability to separate essential issues from side-issues and to set the right priorities when allocating resources to investigate regulatory breaches.
• Self-confidence and diplomacy.
• Solution orientation and innovation skills, with a great ability to embrace changes and new technologies and processes.
• Fluent in English.
• Proficiency in at least one other FIFA language (French or Spanish).
• Proficient use of MS Office Applications.
• Readiness for stand-by duties.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset.

• The privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters.
• Generous medical, vision and dental insurance coverage.
• Continuous learning, with encouragement of internal mobility and a variety of training and education.
• Generous 401(k) employer contributions.
• Generous vacation allowance to maintain a healthy work/life balance.