# Senior Legal Counsel Agents at Fifa > Onsite · United States · Senior · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/pinpoint%3Afifa-careers%3A607187 (read 2026-11-14). ## Facts (observed) - Company: [Fifa](https://alderhq.app/companies/fifa-careers) - Location text: Miami, Florida - Where it can be done from (inferred): Onsite · United States (evidence: "Location: Miami, Florida") - Posted: already open when tracking began; date unknown - First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-12 - Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times - Apply on the employer's site: https://jobs.fifa.com/en/postings/aead6426-c13a-49b9-99f0-9519252a16c0 ## Pay and sponsorship - Posted pay: not posted - Market band for similar posted roles (Miami, n 33): p25 $91k, median $110k, p75 $175k ## Description (the employer's text) We govern the beautiful game and ensure it's run with transparency and integrity. Join our team in Miami and support us on our mission. ### Responsibilities These are your key tasks: - Acting as secretary to the Agents Chamber by handling legal disputes between member associations, clubs, players, coaches and agents within the FIFA Agents Chamber - Giving written and/or oral advice on the FIFA Football Agent Regulations to players, clubs, member associations, agents, legal advisors, etc. - Conducting regulatory investigations and drafting decisions to enforce compliance with the FIFA Football Agent Regulations - Supporting the Litigation Department when needed within the scope of appeals lodged against FIFA’s decisions before CAS - Managing licensing applications through the FIFA Agent Platform (e.g. processing applications, responding to external inquiries, carrying out communications) - Investigating compliance with the FIFA Football Agent Regulations and reporting findings to the relevant departments - Providing comments and feedback to legal documents and general matters related to FIFA Football Agent Regulations, including draft Regulations, commentaries, explanatory notes, memos and similar - Researching and analyzing the decisions on agent contractual disputes/license applications of FIFA General Secretariat, the FIFA Football tribunal and CAS, setting up a database of relevant jurisprudence - Drafting circulars and legal correspondence for FIFA member associations and external parties - Mentoring other team members, advising on substantive legal matters, as well as efficient ways to allocate time and resources - Proactively managing a varied workload, maintaining steady progress across all matters and reporting to the Head of Department - Providing support to the Head of Department, supporting the definition and execution of the strategy of the Department. ### Skills We work hard at FIFA. We are dedicated, ambitious and innovative. And we respect our values. Always. For all roles, we seek talented people with an entrepreneurial spirit and a global mindset. The specific competencies we require for this position are: - Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality work from the outset - Pragmatic problem-solver with strong judgment and a focus on practical outcomes - Proactive approach to work, anticipating challenges and opportunities, and proposing practical solutions - Strong sense of ownership, taking responsibility for assigned matters and driving them to completion - Positive attitude towards work, with a collaborative mindset and a strong commitment to teamwork - Demonstrates autonomy, sound judgment, and the ability to identify and prioritize matters effectively - Respectful of organizational structures, internal processes and policies, and decision-making frameworks - Strong case management skills, with the ability to independently manage multiple complex matters, prioritize effectively, monitor deadlines, and drive cases through to timely resolution - Strong sense of responsibility and accountability - Self-confidence and diplomacy - Solution-oriented and innovation skills, with a great ability to embrace change and new technologies and processes - Excellent communication skills, both written and oral - Excellent drafting skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly, logically, and in a well-structured manner - Adaptable and flexible, with the ability to respond quickly to changing circumstances, priorities, and business needs - Ability to work under pressure - Fully qualified to practice law (admitted to the Florida bar or eligible to register as Florida Authorized House Counsel) having completed academic and practical training - A master's degree (LL.M. or equivalent postgraduate qualification) is highly desirable - Experience working in an international and multicultural environment - Demonstrated hands-on experience in contractual disputes, including the assessment of claims, review and analysis of evidence, development of legal arguments, and drafting of legal briefs, submissions, or decisions - Advanced knowledge of football governance, the international transfer market, FIFA regulations, and sports dispute resolution mechanisms, including their practical implementation through digital systems and regulatory processes - Technical expertise in the FIFA Transfer Matching System, as well as in Jira, SharePoint and Confluence - Software development project management skills an asset - At least 7 years of relevant professional experience, including significant exposure to contractual and regulatory matters, dispute resolution, stakeholder management, and the independent handling of complex legal issues - Fluency in English - Proficiency in French/Spanish/German (FIFA languages) an asset - Proficiency in Word/PowerPoint/Excel - Familiarity with Jira an asset - Readiness to do standby duties ### Benefits The biggest benefit of a career at FIFA is the privilege to work for the beautiful game and create something that matters. Alongside that privilege, we also offer some extra perks and benefits: Health insurance: We offer generous medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage. Continuous learning: We care about your development and encourage internal mobility, offering a variety of training and education to help achieve it. Retirement: We offer generous 401(k) employer contributions. Vacation: Maintain a healthy work/life balance with a generous vacation allowance. --- Data: alder (https://alderhq.app). Cite https://alderhq.app/jobs/pinpoint%3Afifa-careers%3A607187 and the date you read it. Observed facts come from the employer's own listing; location reach, level, family and skills are inferences.