This is a unique opportunity to join the FIA’s Legal Department in a strategic role at the crossroads of sport, media, and global commercial partnerships. As Senior Legal Counsel – Commercial, you will lead high-impact international agreements and act as a key legal partner to our Sport, Marketing, and Digital teams.
You’ll combine hands-on legal work with strategic input on complex commercial matters across FIA championships and platforms. This role is ideal for a senior legal professional seeking autonomy, influence, and the opportunity to grow within a dynamic and international environment.
MISSIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contractual Leadership & Legal Support
Draft, negotiate and manage complex commercial agreements (e.g. promoter, licensing, marketing, sponsorship, broadcasting, digital, e-gaming)
Structure and oversee contractual frameworks supporting FIA Championships and Series
Advise departments (Sport, Marketing, Digital, Partnerships) on commercial and legal strategy
Review and improve contract templates and internal procedures aligned with evolving needs and regulatory frameworks
Strategic Legal Input
Integrate principles of European competition law in commercial practices
Contribute to the legal design of procurement, tenders, and promoter selection procedures
Anticipate and mitigate legal risk (dispute resolution, contractual enforcement, governance)
Support transversal initiatives linked to new platforms, event models or rights packaging
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as a trusted legal advisor across functions and geographies
Coordinate with external counsel and key commercial partners
Work closely with the Commercial Legal Director and the Head of Legal Commercial
Affairs to shape and maintain a robust legal architecture
PROFILE:
Fully qualified lawyer
LLM or specialisation in Commercial Law, Sports Law or Media Law is a plus
Minimum 5 years of PQE (post qualified experience)
Strong exposure to international commercial contracts, ideally in the sports, media, or entertainment sectors
Native or fluent English required (min C2)
Expert drafting and negotiation abilities (English law essential, Swiss law an asset)
Strong commercial awareness and ability to translate legal complexity into strategic decisions
Proactive mindset, high autonomy, strong prioritisation and time management
Leadership potential, with capacity to evolve towards broader responsibilities
Excellent interpersonal skills and capacity to build trust across functions and cultures
Regular travels to Geneva are required
Deadline to apply: August 31st, 2025
If you are interested, please send us your CV and cover letter.
The FIA is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.
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