Statutory & Regulatory Lawyer
- Application Deadline: Aug. 21, 2026
- Nyon
- Hybrid
Job information
Division/Unit: Integrity & Regulatory / Statutory & Regulatory
Contract type: Open ended
Location: Nyon (WFH up to one day per week)
Start date: ASAP
Main goal
Providing legal support and advice to UEFA colleagues and external stakeholders regarding the UEFA regulatory framework for UEFA events (e.g. UEFA Congress, UEFA Executive Committee meetings) and projects.
Key responsibilities
- Providing legal advice in the conception, interpretation and application of the UEFA Statutes (in particular in relation to Swiss law)
- Providing legal advice on the implementation and application of UEFA’s regulatory framework (i.e. Competition - and Technical regulations)
- Managing/Overseeing all authorisation requests for matches/competitions in accordance with the UEFA Authorisation Rules governing International Club Competitions and other applicable rules and regulations
- Providing legal support in proceedings before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)
Assisting in Congress related matters, including:
- Draft of Circular letter & Congress agenda
- Preparation of legal related slides for Congress presentation
- Review of documents for elections to the UEFA Executive Committee and European members of the FIFA Council
- Review of documents for Congress
- Preparation of EXCO memos and relevant slides (if needed)
- Follow-up on Circular Letters
- Preparation of draft agenda
- Preparation of master presentation
- Preparation of draft action list and report for the Chair
Great Place to Work
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Access UEFA's thrilling football events
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Get access to different health and well-being activities
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Get financial support for your health insurance costs
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Taste great food at our restaurant and benefit from a meal contribution
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Park with ease using our free parking spaces
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Travel at a reduced rate with a Swiss rail half-price card
Skills & Requirements
Requirements
Experience:
- from 1 to 3 years as a lawyer in an independent law firm or in the legal division of an international sports federation
Education:
- Bachelor's in law or an equivalent qualification
- Masters in sports law
Languages:
- Fluency in English and French is required. Proficiency in German would be a significant advantage.
Other requirements:
- Relocation to Switzerland/France is expected
- Excellent drafting and analytical skills
- Interested in Football
- Attention to detail
- Ability to keep calm under pressure and cope with stress
- Discreet and committed
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About the company
UEFA – the Union of European Football Associations – is the game's governing body in Europe. It is a representative democracy, and is the umbrella organisation for 55 national football associations across Europe.
Our objectives are, among other things, to deal with all questions relating to European football, to promote football in a spirit of unity, solidarity, peace, understanding and fair play, without any discrimination on the basis of politics, race, religion, gender or any other reason, to safeguard the values of European football, to maintain relations with all stakeholders involved in European football, and to support and safeguard its member associations for the overall well-being of the European game.
We have a clear vision: a united European football family working together to improve enjoyment of the game.
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3. Face-to-face interviewDepending on the role, we conduct in person or online interviews and assessments where you can showcase your skills and personality.
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