Legal and Compliance Manager - English – French

Legal and Compliance Manager (100%) – English – French

Mission

Within the Legal and Compliance Department, you play a key role in institutional and governance matters, as well as in sports regulations, judicial bodies, and contract management. You work in close collaboration with the Head of Legal and Compliance to ensure the provision of the legal services necessary for the proper functioning of the UCI.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the activities of the judicial bodies, including drafting decisions, coordinating case files handled by department staff, and managing the related budgets.
• Contribute to the drafting of documents relating to the governance of the UCI and its Continental Confederations, including the Statutes and other institutional documents.
• Oversee matters relating to the governance of the National Federations affiliated with the UCI.
• Participate in the negotiation, drafting, and monitoring of the implementation of various contracts (event organisation, sponsorship, media, etc.).
• Contribute to the management of strategic matters relating to the organisation and regulation of cycling.
• Participate in the drafting of sporting regulations across the various cycling disciplines.
• Work closely with external counsel representing the UCI in judicial proceedings or arbitration matters.

Profile

• Law degree; admission to the bar is an asset.
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of legal experience, ideally within an international sports federation, a sports organisation, or a law firm specialising in sports law.
• Strong expertise in contract law, institutional governance and/or sports law.
• Fluent in English and French, both spoken and written.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Natural leadership abilities and the capacity to represent the department in the absence of its Head.
• Excellent analytical and synthesis skills.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines.
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Interest in sport and cycling.

Start date

Immediately or to be agreed.

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