Junior Legal Counsel

Job title:

Junior Legal Counsel

Company:

International Testing Agency

Job description

The International Testing Agency (ITA) is an international organisation constituted as an independent not-for-profit foundation based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Its mission is to protect the integrity of sport and the health of athletes by delivering high-quality antidoping programs to International Sports Federations (IFs), Major Event Organisers (MEOs) and Anti-Doping Organisations (ADOs) that seek increased transparency and independence. The ITA operates in full compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code.For more information about our organisation and expertise, please consult our website: .You can find our introductory videos related to the position on the largest social video-sharing platform by searching for the terms “Monthly webinar – Ask the Expert: The Anti-Doping Rule Violations” and “Monthly Webinar – Olympic Games Paris 2024 Anti Doping Program”. ,The ITA is now looking to expand its Legal Department with a committed and passionate team member.Reporting to the Head of Legal Affairs and Legal Counsels, the Junior Legal Counsel will manage anti-doping disciplinary files and related procedures. In addition, he/she will support the Legal Department in research, drafting of correspondence and briefs in the scope of anti-doping matters. ,

• Academic degree of Bachelor of Laws or Master’s in Sports Law.
• 0-2 years of working experience as a lawyer (in-house or law firm).
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Strong analytical skills, rigorous and methodical approach.
• Efficient communication skills.
• Strong sense of service and confidentiality.
• Team spirit.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a remote team.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Excel in particular as well as other MS Office tools).
• The ITA Budapest Branch Office can only offer cooperation to people whose permanent residence is in Hungary, and have citizenship from EU or EFTA member states.

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• Bar association membership.
• Strong interest and/or participation in sport, with a sensitivity to sports ethics and the issue of doping in sport.
• Good knowledge and experience with the Olympic movement, the institutions and overall anti-doping policy.
• Working proficiency in other languages, especially in French.

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• Personal and professional development
• Long-term job security at an innovative and secure organisation founded in 2018
• Hybrid working with home office possibility (max. 2 days / week)
• Positive and motivated Hungarian and international team
• Dynamic, multilingual environment
• Competitive earnings
• Training and development opportunities
• General office hours
• Comprehensive onboarding and learning process
• Work-life balance
• Family-friendly workplace
• Free weekends
• Cafeteria (SZÉP Card)
• Medical services (Medicover)
• Sports contribution
• Commuting support (from outside of Budapest)

Expected salary

Location

Budapest

Job date

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:52:10 GMT

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