Kanton Zürich
Zürich
Legal Intern 100%
- 17 October 2026
- 100%
- Zürich
Job summary
Join our legal team at the Zurich Data Protection Authority, dedicated to safeguarding personal data. Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.
Tasks
- Advise public bodies and private individuals on data protection matters.
- Conduct legal research and assessments in various legal areas.
- Create publications and engage in thematic projects related to privacy.
Skills
- Completed law degree with an interest in data protection and digitalization.
- Strong communication and service-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work independently in interdisciplinary settings.
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About the job
Legal Intern 100%"Our central task is the protection of personal data and thus the privacy of the residents of the Canton of Zurich."
The Data Protection Officer acts as an independent supervisory authority for this purpose. It supervises the data processing of the cantonal administration, the municipalities and other authorities and public institutions in the Canton of Zurich. Together with its team, it advises public bodies, conducts inspections and informs the public about data protection issues and topics related to privacy protection.
For our legal team, we are looking for a legal intern starting 1 February 2027 or by arrangement, limited to one year.
Your tasks
You advise public bodies and private individuals, assess data protection-relevant ordinances, projects and notifications, prepare publications (web articles) and participate in topic-specific projects. You independently conduct legal clarifications in various areas of law and are the contact person within the supervisory authority for a specific thematic area (e.g. video surveillance).
What you bring
You have a completed university degree in law and are interested in data protection, computer science and information security. You feel comfortable in public law and are fascinated by digitalisation topics. You enjoy working in an interdisciplinary environment, are communicative, service-oriented and responsible.
What we offer
We offer you an interesting and varied activity in a socially highly relevant environment. You will get to know the data protection law of the Canton of Zurich and can immediately apply new knowledge to diverse cases. In doing so, you will also gain deeper insights into administrative law and topics of information security. You can expect a committed and motivated team and a thorough induction. Our employment conditions are attractive and in accordance with cantonal guidelines. Your workplace is located in the city of Zurich, in close proximity to the main station.
Have we aroused your interest?
Then we look forward to your application! Please submit your documents exclusively via our online tool. If you have any questions, you can contact Sushen Pandya, Head of Legal Department, Tel. 044 360 99 99.
More about us: www.datenschutz.ch
Cantonal employment conditions: www.zh.ch
