Lawyer (m/f/d)

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

canton administration. With an impressive variety of services,

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

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

The legal service of the Department of Construction and Environment, which is organizationally integrated into the Office for the Environment, supports the offices for environment, water and energy, and civil engineering in ensuring compliance with the law. The legal service deals with environmental and water protection law, water use and water construction law, road law, as well as electricity supply and energy law.

We are looking for a

Lawyer (m/f/d)

starting November 1, 2025, or by agreement

Workload: 80%

Workplace: St.Gallen

What to expect

• Processing of water construction planning procedures, including assessment of objections raised against them and approval of water projects
• Handling legal questions in the context of preliminary examination and approval of municipal road plans
• Participation in legal proceedings in the areas of water construction and road law
• Assessment of legal questions from the civil engineering office in civil and public law
• Participation in consultations on legislative proposals from the federal government and canton
• Advising municipalities and private individuals in road law and water construction law, including water protection law
• Drafting statements for the public prosecutor's office in environmental criminal proceedings (water protection and environmental law)

What distinguishes you

• Completed university degree (lic.iur. or MLaw)
• Thorough knowledge of constitutional and administrative law
• Enjoyment of complex issues and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Proactive personality with a confident demeanor and editorial skill
• Careful, goal-oriented, and independent working style
• Team spirit and social competence

What we offer

• Diverse and professionally challenging activities with a lot of personal responsibility
• Introduction in a collegial team
• Progressive working time models and training opportunities
• On-site catering options

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

For further information:

Marianne Feller Herzig, Head of the Legal and EIA Department, Phone 058 229 43 27