Careers & Opportunities
Counsel
The Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration is recruiting a Counsel to join the Secretariat based in Sydney.
The role of Counsel involves managerial, legal and administrative tasks including (but not limited to):
- Day-to-day management of a team administering arbitrations under the auspices of ACICA.
- Handling requests for ACICA services in ad hoc appointment, deposit-holding and return of subpoena matters.
- Providing neutral advice to arbitrators and parties on procedural issues arising in the course of arbitration cases administered by ACICA.
- Correspondence and telephone conversations with parties and arbitrators concerning all aspects of case administration.
- Preparing memoranda briefing the relevant bodies within ACICA for their decisions.
- Reviewing and processing documents filed by parties, arbitrators and others during arbitrations.
- Assisting with the development of ACICA practices, policy, and initiatives related to case administration and the ACICA Rules.
- The Counsel will also prepare notes or articles for publication and may be asked to promote the services of ACICA through public speaking engagements.
- Any other work as instructed by the Secretary-General or Deputy Secretary-General.
The successful applicant should possess the following qualifications:
- Be a qualified lawyer with at least 2–3 years professional experience in international arbitration, such as experience in a law firm, or arbitral institution.
- Fluency in written and spoken English, proficiency in other languages will be highly regarded.
- Excellent legal analysis, drafting skills, and attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational skills (an ability to prioritise work, reliably manage multiple commitments, and work autonomously).
- A pro-active, highly responsible, and problem-solving work ethic.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work effectively in a team setting.
Estimated start date: April 2024
Location: The position is based in Sydney, Australia. All applicants must possess the legal right to work in Australia.
Contract type: Permanent, full time.
How to apply: Interested candidates should send the following to Deborah Tomkinson, Secretary-General, at dtomkinson@acica.org.au:
- Cover letter highlighting key skills and experience relevant to the criteria.
- Professional CV.
Closing date for applications: 22 March 2024.