Federations & Governing Bodies
Commercial Legal Admin Assistant
Entry Level
Miami, United States
in office
Full time
Job description
About the Role
FIFA's Commercial Legal team is looking for a Legal Clerk to join its Legal and Compliance administrative team in its Coral Gables, Miami offices. The role is an entry-level supporting position that assists in the delivery of legal services relating to the development of football at every level, from grassroots initiatives to elite international competitions. The Legal Clerk will act as a team assistant, supporting the administrative and operational functions of the office, which has a 'team first' approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver support to a very active and growing team and Director
- Assist with day-to-day administrative activities such as calendar management, meeting scheduling, coordination of travel and expense requests
- Assist with day-to-day operational functions such as organising and coordinating events, trainings, programmes and meetings with domestic and international visitors, participants and associations
- Support in preparing legal correspondence, PowerPoint presentations and templates, trackers and reports
- Assist in special projects, as needed
- Assist in supporting the Team's strategic priorities and development activities
- Assist with ensuring FIFA internal processes are adhered to and complied with from an administrative perspective
- Complete assigned projects and tasks within given deadlines despite competing priorities
- Assist the lead administrative team of the Legal and Compliance Division as a dedicated, supportive and helpful team member
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Entrepreneurial spirit and global mindset
- Some experience of working in an office environment
- Enthusiasm to learn and be part of a busy team
- A 'team first' approach and the ability to be a key contributor to this strategic priority
- First class written and spoken English language skills
- Ability to provide and communicate effectively
- Client-oriented, efficient, effective and solutions-oriented approach
- Ability to set priorities, keep deadlines and achieve organisational goals
- Enjoyment of interacting and coordinating with other internal and external stakeholders
- Enjoyment of working in a team of busy professionals
- Understanding of contracts management and rights management for a legal department
- Structured, reliable, well-organised with a strong eye for detail
- Proactive, with a strong sense of personal responsibility and an ability to work autonomously
- Resilient, with an ability to competently handle a large workload amid rapidly shifting priorities
- Open-minded team player with an affinity for working within a variety of cultures and excellent communication skills
Preferred Skills
- Proficiency in any other FIFA language (French/Spanish) is an asset but not required
Workplace
- Coral Gables, Miami offices
Benefits & Perks
- Generous medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage
About the Company
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