Legal Counsel, Results Management (14-month contract)/Conseiller juridique, Gestion des résultats (contrat de 14 mois)
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Legal Counsel, Results Management (14-month contract)
Group: Legal Affairs
Reports to: Associate Director, Results Management Location: WADA Headquarters, Montreal, Canada
Posting deadline: 7 August 2026
WHO WE ARE
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was established in 1999 as an international independent agency to lead a collaborative worldwide movement for doping-free sport. As the global regulatory body, WADA’s primary role is to develop, harmonize and coordinate anti-doping rules and policies across all sports and countries. Our key activities include: scientific and social science research; education; intelligence & investigations; development of anti-doping capacity; and, monitoring of compliance with the World Anti-Doping Program.
POSITION OVERVIEW
WADA is currently seeking a legal counsel with initiative and drive, who can effectively handle a high volume of varied and complex legal work relating to results management, including the review of doping cases.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the evolving needs of a fast-paced and growing organization, bringing pragmatic solutions, best practices, and strategies for managing legal risks.
The candidate is also to provide reliable, accurate, timely and well-informed advice and guidance to all WADA departments and WADA Management regarding legal issues and potential legal implications of various anti-doping projects and initiatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead certain areas of activity in results management in relation to athlete whereabouts and atypical findings and identify strategies to further optimize work in these areas; Monitor trends in anti-doping litigation worldwide; Provide legal advice to stakeholders, colleagues, and the Legal Affairs team; Support WADA external counsels in litigation, both before state and sport courts; Assist in investigations where required; Participate in, and present at, various internal and external meetings, events and conferences, where relevant; Draft and review WADA legal documents (rules, regulations, models of best practice, guidelines, etc.); Produce reports and other legal documents as required.
MAIN CHALLENGES
Ability to independently organize and prioritize work, and to liaise with external and external stakeholders as needed; Manage of volume of complex legal matters within a short timeframe.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Qualified lawyer, with a minimum of three years’ experience in a legal environment; Experience in sports law and anti-doping legal framework, a definite asset; Ability to adapt rapidly to a changing environment; Ability to engage internal and external stakeholders to meet deadlines and escalate issues appropriately; Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate in a diverse and international environment; Excellent oral and written skills in one of the two WADA official languages;(English/French) and very good command of the other official language; knowledge of Spanish, or another language, would be an asset; Periodic work in the evening or on weekends; Travel maybe required; Fit with organizational culture: teamwork, team spirit and love of sport; Aligned with WADA core values: integrity, openness and excellence.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Benefits Package.
Vision: WADA’s vision is a world where all athletes compete in a doping-free sporting environment. Mission: WADA's mission is to lead a collaborative worldwide movement for doping-free sport. About us: WADA is headquartered in Montreal, Canada and has regional offices in Cape Town, South Africa; Lausanne, Switzerland; Montevideo, Uruguay; Tokyo, Japan and the office of the President in Warsaw, Poland. As of February 2026, the Agency employs approximately 177 employees and is represented by 55 nationalities. We value the diversity of our employees – current and future – that, as a global team, endeavor every day to protect the rights of clean athletes worldwide.
The masculine is used in our communications for the sole purpose of lightening the text and it designates all genders. WADA believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner. WADA would like to thank all candidates who have shown an interest by applying for a position. However, after a thorough profile review, only the retained candidates will be contacted.
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About World Anti-Doping Agency
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was established in 1999 as an international independent agency composed and funded equally by the sport movement and governments of the world. Its key activities include scientific research, education, development of anti-doping capacities, and monitoring of the World Anti Doping Code (Code) – the document harmonizing anti-doping policies in all sports and all countries.
WADA works towards a vision of a world where all athletes compete in a doping-free sporting environment.
Our Vision: A world that values and fosters doping-free sport.
Our Mission: WADA's mission is to lead a collaborative worldwide campaign for doping-free sport.
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Legal Counsel, Results Management (14-month contract)/Conseiller juridique, Gestion des résultats (contrat de 14 mois)
Top Benefits
About the role
Legal Counsel, Results Management (14-month contract)
Group: Legal Affairs
Reports to: Associate Director, Results Management Location: WADA Headquarters, Montreal, Canada
Posting deadline: 7 August 2026
WHO WE ARE
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was established in 1999 as an international independent agency to lead a collaborative worldwide movement for doping-free sport. As the global regulatory body, WADA’s primary role is to develop, harmonize and coordinate anti-doping rules and policies across all sports and countries. Our key activities include: scientific and social science research; education; intelligence & investigations; development of anti-doping capacity; and, monitoring of compliance with the World Anti-Doping Program.
POSITION OVERVIEW
WADA is currently seeking a legal counsel with initiative and drive, who can effectively handle a high volume of varied and complex legal work relating to results management, including the review of doping cases.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the evolving needs of a fast-paced and growing organization, bringing pragmatic solutions, best practices, and strategies for managing legal risks.
The candidate is also to provide reliable, accurate, timely and well-informed advice and guidance to all WADA departments and WADA Management regarding legal issues and potential legal implications of various anti-doping projects and initiatives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead certain areas of activity in results management in relation to athlete whereabouts and atypical findings and identify strategies to further optimize work in these areas; Monitor trends in anti-doping litigation worldwide; Provide legal advice to stakeholders, colleagues, and the Legal Affairs team; Support WADA external counsels in litigation, both before state and sport courts; Assist in investigations where required; Participate in, and present at, various internal and external meetings, events and conferences, where relevant; Draft and review WADA legal documents (rules, regulations, models of best practice, guidelines, etc.); Produce reports and other legal documents as required.
MAIN CHALLENGES
Ability to independently organize and prioritize work, and to liaise with external and external stakeholders as needed; Manage of volume of complex legal matters within a short timeframe.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Qualified lawyer, with a minimum of three years’ experience in a legal environment; Experience in sports law and anti-doping legal framework, a definite asset; Ability to adapt rapidly to a changing environment; Ability to engage internal and external stakeholders to meet deadlines and escalate issues appropriately; Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate in a diverse and international environment; Excellent oral and written skills in one of the two WADA official languages;(English/French) and very good command of the other official language; knowledge of Spanish, or another language, would be an asset; Periodic work in the evening or on weekends; Travel maybe required; Fit with organizational culture: teamwork, team spirit and love of sport; Aligned with WADA core values: integrity, openness and excellence.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Benefits Package.
Vision: WADA’s vision is a world where all athletes compete in a doping-free sporting environment. Mission: WADA's mission is to lead a collaborative worldwide movement for doping-free sport. About us: WADA is headquartered in Montreal, Canada and has regional offices in Cape Town, South Africa; Lausanne, Switzerland; Montevideo, Uruguay; Tokyo, Japan and the office of the President in Warsaw, Poland. As of February 2026, the Agency employs approximately 177 employees and is represented by 55 nationalities. We value the diversity of our employees – current and future – that, as a global team, endeavor every day to protect the rights of clean athletes worldwide.
The masculine is used in our communications for the sole purpose of lightening the text and it designates all genders. WADA believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner. WADA would like to thank all candidates who have shown an interest by applying for a position. However, after a thorough profile review, only the retained candidates will be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for Legal Counsel, Results Management /Conseiller juridique, Gestion des résultats jobs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
About World Anti-Doping Agency
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) was established in 1999 as an international independent agency composed and funded equally by the sport movement and governments of the world. Its key activities include scientific research, education, development of anti-doping capacities, and monitoring of the World Anti Doping Code (Code) – the document harmonizing anti-doping policies in all sports and all countries.
WADA works towards a vision of a world where all athletes compete in a doping-free sporting environment.
Our Vision: A world that values and fosters doping-free sport.
Our Mission: WADA's mission is to lead a collaborative worldwide campaign for doping-free sport.