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Event Legal Services Lawyer
Employer: UEFA
Post Date: 19 March 2010
Reference: UEFA-ELSL
Category: Legal and Insurance
Hours: Full Time
Location: Nyon / Switzerland
Working Term: Permanent Position
Salary: Not disclosed
Application Deadline: 18 June 2010

Company Description
UEFA - the Union of European Football Associations - is the governing body of football on the continent of Europe. UEFA’s core mission is to promote, protect and develop European football at every level of the game, to promote the principles of unity and solidarity, and to deal with all questions relating to European football. UEFA is an association of associations based on representative democracy, and is the governing body of European football.

Description

DIVISION: UEFA Governance & Legal Affairs
UNIT: Event Legal Services

START DATE:
As soon as possible

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
To draft contracts and advise on legal and commercial matters related to the organisation of events.

MAIN ACTIVITIES:
• To draft legal documents and contracts with national associations, host cities, venue owners, service providers and assist in negotiations
• To provide legal advice to all UEFA departments
• To make presentations and provide support documentation
• To provide administrative support

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
• To ensure delivery of legally sound contracts and advice in a timely fashion
• To ensure pro-active support to event project leaders (rights protection, contacts with internal and external partners, etc.)

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EDUCATION:
• 2 years of professional experience
• Bar or notary qualification is a plus

WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Commercial law and contract drafting practice
• Strong interest in sports
• Participation in the organisation of events (or as competing participant) would be an asset

BUSINESS KNOW-HOW & IT-SKILLS:
• Very good command of MS-products (outlook, word, ppt)

PERSONAL QUALITIES
• Excellent drafting skills with good eye for details
• Ability to deliver under time pressure and determine priorities in complex situations
• Team spirit oriented
• Service-oriented and solution-driven

LANGUAGE SKILLS:
• English mother tongue
• French is an asset
• Other languages would be a plus

How to apply for this job
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