Deputy Counsel
Deputy Counsel – German & Nordics team ICC Dispute Resolution Services (Paris)
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
Requirements
- Applicants should be recently qualified lawyers with at least 2 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 are essential. A good knowledge of German or another European language is an advantage
Terms and conditions
Estimated start date: As soon as possible
Department: Dispute Resolution Services
Location: The position is based in Paris
Contract type and duration: CDI (permanent), full time
How to apply: Interested candidates should send the following to our Talent Acquisition team at courtapplications@iccwbo.org and specify “Deputy Counsel – German team” in the subject line of the email application:
- Cover note (one page maximum) highlighting key skills and experience in line with the candidate’s profile and key competencies
- Professional CV (two pages maximum)