LEGAL OFFICER

About the job

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

LEGAL OFFICER

Your mission and responsibilities

• Advise and legally support the Administrative Council, the General Secretariat and all municipal administration services on specific files or internal procedures
• Ensure legal analysis of municipal files, prepare legal opinions, formulate preliminary reports and recommendations to ensure 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 acts, as well as complex draft deliberations
• 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 an advantage), specialising 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, property 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 synthetic skills as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a solution-oriented mindset.
• You possess 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 2027 or to be agreed
Application deadline: 30th November 2026