Deputy Counsel

As the institutional representative of over 45 million businesses in more than 100 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 Organisation 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 $10 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.

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 Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration is currently recruiting a **Deputy Counsel** to assist one of its case management teams. The post is based in 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 International Court of Arbitration on decisions it is required to take
- 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

**Requirements**:

- Applicants should be recently qualified lawyers with at least 2 years’ relevant professional experience in international arbitration
- Excellent verbal and writing skills in English and French are essential. Spanish is highly desirable

**Terms and conditions**

**Estimated start date**:As soon as possible

**Department**:Dispute Resolution Services

**Contract type and duration**:CDD, 7 months, renewable
- Professional CV (two pages maximum)
- At ICC, we make business work for everyone, everyday, everywhere._
- And when we say “everyone”, we mean it._
- We celebrate the diversity of our people and strive to inspire acceptance, cultivate a culture where difference matters, inclusion is essential and equality of opportunity is for everyone_