International Testing Agency – Junior Legal Counsel

Reporting to the Head of Legal Affairs and Legal Counsels, the Junior Legal Counsel will manage anti-doping disciplinary files and related procedures. In addition, he/she will support the Legal Department in research, drafting of correspondence and briefs in the scope of anti-doping matters.

• Academic degree of Bachelor of Laws or Master's in Sports Law.
• 0-2 years of working experience as a lawyer (in-house or law firm).
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent drafting skills.
• Strong analytical skills, rigorous and methodical approach.
• Efficient communication skills.
• Strong sense of service and confidentiality.
• Team spirit.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a remote team.
• Excellent computer skills (MS Excel in particular as well as other MS Office tools).
• The ITA Budapest Branch Office can only offer cooperation to people whose permanent residence is in Hungary, and have citizenship from EU or EFTA member states.

• Bar association membership.
• Strong interest and/or participation in sport, with a sensitivity to sports ethics and the issue of doping in sport.
• Good knowledge and experience with the Olympic movement, the institutions and overall anti-doping policy.
• Working proficiency in other languages, especially in French.

• Personal and professional development
• Long-term job security at an innovative and secure organisation founded in 2018
• Hybrid working with home office possibility (max. 2 days / week)
• Positive and motivated Hungarian and international team
• Dynamic, multilingual environment
• Competitive earnings
• Training and development opportunities
• General office hours
• Comprehensive onboarding and learning process
• Work-life balance
• Family-friendly workplace
• Free weekends
• Cafeteria (SZÉP Card)
• Medical services (Medicover)
• Sports contribution
• Commuting support (from outside of Budapest)

•  Canteen
•  Cafe
•  Corporate events
•  Bicycle storage
•  Free coffee

The International Testing Agency (ITA) is an international organisation constituted as an independent not-for-profit foundation based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Its mission is to protect the integrity of sport and the health of athletes by delivering high-quality antidoping programs to International Sports Federations (IFs), Major Event Organisers (MEOs) and Anti-Doping Organisations (ADOs) that seek increased transparency and independence. The ITA operates in full compliance with the World Anti-Doping Code.

For more information about our organisation and expertise, please consult our website: https://ita.sport/.

You can find our introductory videos related to the position on the largest social video-sharing platform by searching for the terms "Monthly webinar - Ask the Expert: The Anti-Doping Rule Violations" and "Monthly Webinar - Olympic Games Paris 2024 Anti Doping Program".

Please send your English CV and English Motivation Letter by clicking on Apply. Note that documents sent in Hungarian will not be considered.

ITA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.