The Role
Provides legal support for FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 operations in Brazil, including contract drafting and negotiation, legal advice, compliance, risk mitigation, audits, legal opinions, regulatory monitoring, documentation, translation, and policy improvement. The role collaborates with internal and external stakeholders and requires Brazilian legal qualification, fluency in English and Portuguese, and relocation to Rio de Janeiro.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.
Please submit your CV in English, as it will be reviewed by an international team.
THE POSITION
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.
YOUR PROFILE
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.
About
We are FIFA, the global governing body for football.Our vision is to make football truly global, diverse and inclusive, for the benefit of the entire world. The last FIFA World Cup in Qatar in 2022 attracted more than 5 billion viewers and the last FIFA Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand in 2023 was the greatest-ever FIFA Women's World Cup that inspired millions of girls and women around the globe. The opportunities for growth are exciting.We are a modern organisation with over 800 passionate employees who are Living Football every day. Our headquarters are based in Zurich, Switzerland, and we have offices in Miami, Paris and Rabat, plus eleven regional offices from New Zealand to India, South Africa, Panama and Paraguay.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Laws
- Qualified to practice law in Brazil
- Fluency in English, spoken and written
- Fluency in Portuguese, spoken and written
- Experience as a qualified lawyer in a law firm or in-house legal department
- Excellent writing skills
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
- Strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
- Ability to communicate effectively in multi-stakeholder environments
- Right to work in Brazil
- Ability to relocate to Rio de Janeiro
- Experience with sporting or events organizations or commercial rights holders and sponsorship
- Passion for football
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FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) is the international governing body for association football, futsal, and beach soccer. It is responsible for organizing major international tournaments, such as the World Cup, and works to grow the game globally, promote inclusivity, and advocate for integrity and fair play. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, it oversees 211 national associations and invests in football development worldwide to ensure the sport remains accessible and beneficial to all.
