LEGAL MANAGER

About the job

A public application is open to fill, within the General Secretariat of the Municipality of Veyrier, an 80% position of:

LEGAL MANAGER

Your mission and responsibilities

• Advise and legally support the Administrative Council, the General Secretariat and all services of the municipal administration on specific files or internal procedures
• Ensure a legal analysis of municipal files, prepare legal opinions, formulate preliminary opinions and recommendations to enable the proper management of current affairs and seek solutions
• Draft and/or participate in the preparation of various legal documents such as contracts, regulations, directives, statutes and notarial deeds, as well as complex draft resolutions
• Manage the legal aspects of municipal projects by providing expertise and, if necessary, coordinating said projects
• Ensure the follow-up of contentious procedures
• Prepare files and ensure legal and financial follow-up when awarding legal mandates to third parties
• Monitor national and cantonal legal developments likely to impact the municipality
• Ensure compliance with data protection and handle LIPAD requests

Education and experience

• Holder of a university degree in Swiss law (master's level, a lawyer's certificate would be a plus), with a specialisation in public law (administrative law).
• 5 to 7 years of successful professional experience in a similar role, ideally within a public authority. Previous experience in administrative law, real estate law and contract law is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of public procurement, cantonal and municipal institutions of the canton of Geneva and federal, cantonal and municipal legislation.

Personal profile

• Comfortable in many legal fields, you appreciate the diversity of areas to be handled and master the procedures and legal aspects of the profession.
• Good analytical and synthesis skills as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a solution-oriented mindset.
• You have strong writing skills and are proficient in standard office tools as well as professional software and databases.

This position is open to both women and men.

Work rate: 80%
Contract type: Permanent contract
Workplace: Veyrier
Start date: 1st February 2026 or to be agreed
Application deadline: 30th November 2026