FIFA has established a Local FIFA Subsidiary in Brazil to work together with FIFA Zurich to deliver the biggest women’s sporting event in the world, the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ (“FWWC2027”) that for the first time ever, is hosted in South America in Brazil. Now is your time to be part of the workforce that is creating this unique and unforgettable experience.
Please submit your CV in English, as it will be reviewed by an international team.
The Legal Coordinator will work under the guidance of the Head of Legal FWWC 2027 and will provide general legal support to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ team in Brazil.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create, review and compile PowerPoint presentations and legal documentation.
- Enter and regularly update information in the Wetrack tool and other internal systems.
- Provide translation and proofreading of legal documents.
- Provide legal advice to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™ team in Brazil on civil, contractual, labor, and regulatory matters.
- Draft, review and negotiate contracts with clients, suppliers, partners, etc.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and internal policies.
- Identify and support the mitigation of legal risks.
- Support internal and external audits by organizing and compiling requested documentation.
- Prepare legal opinions and management reports.
- Participate in strategic projects by providing legal support
- Assist in monitoring relevant legislative and regulatory developments.
- Demonstrate a team-based approach to achieving the best outcomes for FWWC 2027 in accordance with FIFA’s values.
- Build and maintain productive working relationships with relevant stakeholders.
- Demonstrate a willingness to take a hands-on approach.
- Support tprocess efficiency and policy improvement.
- Ensure the assigned responsibilities are delivered to a high standard of quality and timeliness and in compliance with FIFA and FWWC 2027 policies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Laws.
- Qualified to practice law in Brazil
- Fluency in English.
Experience:
- Experience as a qualified lawyer in a law firm or in-house legal department.
- Excellent writing skills.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Other knowledge and skills:
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Teams).
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a solution-oriented and pragmatic mindset.
- Team player with the ability to build relationships internally and externally.
- Empathetic, collaborative and patient, with a positive attitude.
- Ability to communicate effectively in multi-stakeholder environments.
- Experience with sporting or events organisations or commercial rights holders/sponsorship is considered an advantage.
- Strong identification with the FIFA World Cup and its potential positive impact on the Host Country
- Passion for football is a plus.
Requiriments:
- Right to work in Brazil.
- Fluency in English (spoken and written)
- Fluency in Portuguese (spoken and written)
- Ability to relocate to Rio de Janeiro.
