Legal Specialist in Municipal Law (m/f/d)

About the job

As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the

cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,

our work affects all areas of life, be it education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, and finance. Through our meaningful

work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.

The Office for Municipalities and Civil Status is the centre of expertise for municipal matters. It supervises the administration and budget management as well as civil status and land registry. It implements the cantonal financial equalisation, manages municipal financial statistics, and supports municipal structural projects. Additionally, it provides services for private individuals in the areas of citizenship, name changes, adoptions, registration of foreign civil status events, and property acquisition by persons abroad. The municipal supervision team advises authorities and administrations in the area of administration and budget management and conducts training and supervisory audits.

We are looking for a

Legal Specialist in Municipal Law (m/f/d)

Starting 1 November 2026 or by arrangement

Workload: 50-100%

Workplace: St. Gallen

What to expect

• Legal advice and support for citizens, municipal authorities, and administrative staff in implementing legal requirements
• Design and delivery of training and further education for authority members on the Municipal Act and other regulations
• Conducting supervisory audits with a focus on administration
• Advising internal departments on questions regarding the interpretation of municipal law and ensuring coherent implementation of legal requirements
• Drafting supervisory orders or more complex information for municipalities as well as instructions, leaflets, and tools for municipalities
• Building and maintaining a knowledge database
• Commentary on the Municipal Act

What distinguishes you

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in law or administrative training with additional legal qualification (legal agent, legal specialist, paralegal)
• Professional experience in public administration, a municipal office, as a council clerk, or in municipal law
• Willingness to deliver presentations for training and further education of authorities
• Confident demeanour for presentations and exchanges with professionals
• Team spirit and willingness to collaborate with other departments (e.g., the legal staff)
• Communication and service-oriented mentality

What we offer

• You will be part of a lively interdisciplinary team that frequently exchanges ideas and takes responsibility
• You contribute to ensuring and further developing the application of law and the training of municipalities in the canton of St. Gallen
• Challenging issues from diverse areas, links to current developments, and communication with citizens and municipalities
• Attractive employment conditions with the possibility of home office and a centrally located workplace in the city of St. Gallen
• The position can be combined 50% with the position "Legal Specialist in Legislation"

Ready for the next step? If we have sparked your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to receiving your application.