Legal Coordinator

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.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor of Laws.
• Qualified to practice law in Brazil
• Fluency in English.

• Experience as a qualified lawyer in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational 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.

• Right to work in Brazil.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written)
• Fluency in Portuguese (spoken and written)
• Ability to relocate to Rio de Janeiro.