Overview
Counsel Jobs in Paris, Île-de-France, France at International Chamber of Commerce
Title: Counsel
Company: International Chamber of Commerce
Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France
As the institutional representative of over 45 million businesses in more than 170 countries, the International Chamber of Commerce operates with a core mission to “make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere”. We act as the primary voice of the real economy in a range of intergovernmental organisations – from the World Trade Organization to the UN climate process – championing the needs of local business in global decision making. The convening power of our global network enables us to set rules and standards that facilitate over $17 trillion dollars in trade each year – as well as providing tailored products and digital services that directly address the real challenges faced by businesses operating internationally. We also provide the world’s premier private global dispute resolution services, leveraging ICC’s unique independence, integrity, and expertise.
The role
The Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration is currently recruiting a Counsel to lead its case management team dealing principally with cases connected to Germany, Austria and other European countries.
The role will be based at the ICC Headquarters in Paris.
Responsibilities
The role of Counsel involves managerial, legal and administrative tasks including:
Day-to-day management of a team administering a significant volume of arbitrations
Providing neutral advice to arbitrators and parties on procedural issues arising in the course of arbitration cases administered by the Court and its Secretariat (“Secretariat”)
Correspondence and telephone conversations with parties and arbitrators concerning all aspects of case administration
Reviewing draft arbitral awards and presenting them to the Court for scrutiny
Preparing memoranda (and reviewing draft memoranda prepared by Deputy Counsel) briefing the Court for its decisions
Participating in the sessions of the Court
Reviewing and processing documents filed by parties, arbitrators and others during arbitrations
The Counsel will also prepare notes or articles for publication and represent the Secretariat at seminars and conferences
On occasion the Counsel may be required to undertake special tasks at the invitation of the Secretary General, Deputy Secretary General or Managing Counsel.
Requirements
Applicants should be qualified lawyers with at least 6 years of 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
Bar qualification in Germany or Austria is an advantage
Candidates must be well organised, have excellent written and oral communication skills and be able to work effectively in a multicultural team
Experience in management is a considerable advantage
Excellent verbal and writing skills in English and German is essential
