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.