Legal Advisor and Case Coordinator

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom The International Tennis Integrity Agency Full time
Position Overview

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED IF SUBMITTED WITH A COVER LETTER.

Position Overview

JOB TITLE: Legal Advisor and Case Coordinator

REPORTING TO: Senior Legal Advisor

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full Time

WORKING ARRANGEMENT: Hybrid model with flexibility for remote work

About the Organization

The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) is an autonomous entity established to uphold and promote the integrity of professional tennis globally. Formed by the International Governing Bodies of Tennis, the ITIA oversees the Tennis Anti-Corruption and Anti-Doping Programs, ensuring compliance and ethical standards within the sport. For further details about the ITIA and its initiatives, please refer to our official resources.

The ITIA is committed to its core values of Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Excellence, Approachability, and Innovation. We have recently undertaken a comprehensive review to refine our vision and values, reinforcing our commitment to our mission and the direction we aspire to take.

Role Purpose

The Legal Advisor and Case Coordinator position encompasses two primary functions:

  • To manage case responsibilities for specific anti-corruption matters, collaborating with another case manager;
  • To provide junior legal support on various anti-corruption and anti-doping cases, assisting senior legal professionals.

The distribution of responsibilities may fluctuate throughout the year.

Key Responsibilities:

Case Management

  • Maintain up-to-date online case filings, ensuring accessibility for Hearing Officers and involved parties;
  • Coordinate arrangements for both physical and virtual hearings, with support from the Business Services team;
  • Facilitate communication between Hearing Officers and relevant parties;
  • Provide additional assistance as requested by Hearing Officers to ensure effective case management;
  • Monitor compliance with sanctions, collaborating with the Finance team on fine payments and educational return requirements;
  • Keep an organized case diary and tracker;
  • Ensure adherence to data protection regulations in consultation with the ITIA's data protection counsel;
  • Collaborate with the other case manager to prepare statistical reports and case summaries for the Board.

Legal Advisory

  • Support senior legal professionals in prosecuting cases under the tennis anti-corruption and anti-doping frameworks, including liaising with external counsel and expert witnesses as necessary;
  • Draft legal documents such as offence notices, agreed sanctions, provisional suspension notices, charge notices, and submissions related to anti-corruption and anti-doping;
  • Prepare correspondence for Hearing Officers, Sport Resolutions, and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in collaboration with senior legal staff;
  • Lead certain breach cases with appropriate support;
  • Ensure comprehensive preparation of case files for hearings;
  • Assist in the preparation of documentation for the Supervisory Board and Rules Committee as required;
  • Collaborate with other ITIA departments on educational and preventive initiatives as needed.

Candidate Profile:

  • Qualified solicitor, barrister, or attorney with admission to practice in a UK, US, or Common Law jurisdiction (or a non-Common Law EU jurisdiction with relevant experience in adversarial systems/Court of Arbitration for Sport);
  • A minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience, preferably in criminal, disciplinary, or regulatory matters with an international focus;
  • Proficient in drafting legal documents in English (additional language skills are a plus);
  • Experienced in managing a diverse caseload, drafting pleadings and statements, and collaborating with external counsel and expert witnesses;
  • Highly organized, proficient in standard office IT systems, and possessing exceptional attention to detail;
  • Diplomatic with a proven ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders;
  • Practical, reliable, clear communicator, and a team-oriented individual;
  • Demonstrated experience in performing tasks similar to those outlined in the role responsibilities.

Desirable Attributes:

  • Familiarity with the Macolin Convention, the World Anti-Doping Code, and GDPR, particularly in the context of investigations and disciplinary processes;
  • A background in sports anti-corruption and/or anti-doping cases;
  • Fluency in additional languages beyond English;
  • An interest in and understanding of tennis and its organizational structures.

Benefits:

  • An engaging work environment within a dynamic international sports organization;
  • Competitive salary and discretionary bonus structure;
  • In-office lunch provisions;
  • 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays;
  • Comprehensive Private Medical Insurance;
  • Contributory Pension Scheme with employer contributions;
  • Flexible working arrangements to balance in-office and remote work.

This job specification is intended to provide a general overview of the role and responsibilities. Duties may be adjusted as deemed necessary by management.

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