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Deputy Counsel ICC - International Chamber of Commerce

The Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration is currently recruiting a Deputy Counsel for a team dealing principally with Germany, Austria and Switzerland and other European countries

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 International Court of Arbitration on decisions it is required to take When Counsel is absent, replacing Counsel at sessions of the International Court of Arbitration;
  • Correspondence and telephone conversations with parties and arbitral tribunals concerning all aspects of case management Answering general queries about the ICC arbitral process by telephone and in writing;
  • Monitoring the financial aspects of the arbitrations handled by the team;
  • Successful applicants may also prepare notes or articles for publication, and represent the Court and its Secretariat during seminars and conferences;
  • Applicants should be recently qualified lawyers with professional experience in a legal environment;
  • A formal legal qualification (i.e. Bar exam or equivalent) is not, however, 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.

Candidates must speak and write German at a native level. Fluency in English and French is essential. Fluency in other languages is an advantage.

If you would like to be considered, please send your curriculum vitae and a cover letter by email tocourtapplications@iccwbo.org with a copy to the Human Resources Department:Recrutement_Service@iccwbo.org. Candidates should specify “Court vacancy No. [T30/2013]” in the subject line of their email application.

Closing date for applications: 12 July 2013