Coccia De Angelis & Associati is recruiting for its Rome office a highly motivated Junior Associate, whose work will focus primarily on international arbitration and international sports law.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in complex international arbitration proceedings administered by major arbitration institutions (e.g. ICC).
• Contribute to contentious and regulatory sports law matters before domestic and international bodies (including FIFA, CAS, national/international federations).
• Draft and review legal submissions, procedural documents, contracts, and opinions in Italian and English.
• Conduct legal research and support case strategy across various jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with colleagues on cross-border matters and liaise with clients, arbitral institutions, and governing bodies.

Requirements

• Italian law degree with a final grade of at least 104/110.
• Admission to the Bar (Avvocato).
• 1–3 years of post-qualification experience, ideally within an international or well-established Italian law firm.
• Proven academic or professional international exposure (e.g., LL.M., Erasmus, internship, work experience abroad).
• Fluency in Italian and English (written and spoken) is essential; working knowledge of Spanish is highly valued.
• Solid grounding in civil and commercial law; prior exposure to international litigation or sports law is highly valued.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, attention to detail, ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What we offer

• The chance to work on high-profile, cross-border disputes and sports law matters in a collegial and intellectually engaging environment.
• Continuous professional development and mentorship under practitioners who are highly recognized worldwide in the fields of international arbitration and sports law.
• A meritocratic and supportive workplace with real growth opportunities.

Start date: As soon as possible

Applications: Please send your CV to job@cdaa.it.