Legal and compliance Manager

The Legal and Compliance Manager plays a key role in institutional and governance matters, sports regulations, judicial bodies, and contract management within the Legal and Compliance Department. The role works in close collaboration with the Head of Legal and Compliance to ensure the provision of legal services necessary for the proper functioning of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the world governing body for cycling based in Aigle, Switzerland.

• Oversee the activities of the judicial bodies, including drafting decisions, coordinating case files handled by department staff, and managing the related budgets.
• Contribute to the drafting of documents relating to the governance of the UCI and its Continental Confederations, including the Statutes and other institutional documents.
• Oversee matters relating to the governance of the National Federations affiliated with the UCI.
• Participate in the negotiation, drafting, and monitoring of the implementation of various contracts (event organisation, sponsorship, media, etc.).
• Contribute to the management of strategic matters relating to the organisation and regulation of cycling.
• Participate in the drafting of sporting regulations across the various cycling disciplines.
• Work closely with external counsel representing the UCI in judicial proceedings or arbitration matters.

• Law degree.
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of legal experience.
• Strong expertise in contract law, institutional governance and/or sports law.
• Fluent in English and French, both spoken and written.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Natural leadership abilities and the capacity to represent the department in the absence of its Head.
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Interest in sport and cycling.

• Admission to the bar.
• Experience ideally within an international sports federation, a sports organisation, or a law firm specialising in sports law.

• Aigle, Switzerland (UCI World Cycling Centre)