Deputy Counsel ICC - International Chamber of Commerce

Paris, France

Vacant position at the Secretariat of the International Court of Arbitration

The Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration is currently recruiting a Deputy Counsel (CDI) for one of its case management teams dealing principally with Germany, Austria, Switzerland and other European countries.

As a leading international arbitral institution, the ICC Court attracts a growing caseload from all over the world. The cases are administered by specialised teams with knowledge and experience of the major legal and cultural traditions. Each team is headed by a Counsel and includes two or three Deputy Counsel. The post is based at the ICC International Secretariat in Paris.

The Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration is currently recruiting a Deputy Counsel for one of its case management teams 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 either a law degree from Germany, Austria or Switzerland and 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 to courtapplications@iccwbo.org with a copy to the Human Resources Department: Recrutement_Service@iccwbo.org.

Candidates should specify “Court vacancy No. [T39/2011]” in the subject line of their email application.

Closing date for applications: 31 January 2012