Kanton St.Gallen
Sankt Gallen
Clerk Legal Department Tax Offences (m/f/d)
- 03 October 2026
- 100%
- Sankt Gallen
Job summary
Join the fifth largest canton in Switzerland, contributing to society. Take advantage of a flexible work environment and great benefits.
Tasks
- Investigate underreported or unreported taxes independently.
- Manage tax penalty procedures from initiation to written decree.
- Conduct negotiations with taxpayers or their representatives.
Skills
- Strong commercial education plus relevant specialized training required.
- Practical experience in tax or criminal law preferred.
- Enjoy working with people and making decisions confidently.
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About the job
As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we at the
cantonal administration are committed to the common good of society.
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. With our meaningful
work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant to over half a million people.
The Cantonal Tax Office is responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of federal, cantonal and municipal taxes.
The Legal Department drafts ordinances and directives, answers internal and external enquiries, accompanies legal remedy procedures and conducts tax offence, audit and tax exemption procedures.
We are looking for you to start immediately or by arrangement as
Clerk Legal Department Tax Offences (m/f/d)
Workload: 50%
Workplace: St. Gallen
What to expect
- You identify taxes that have not been or insufficiently assessed
- You independently handle tax offence procedures in cases of attempted and completed tax evasion – from initiation to written penalty order
- You conduct written and oral negotiations with taxable persons or their representatives
What distinguishes you
- You have a solid commercial education, supplemented by function-specific further training
- You have practical experience, ideally in the tax or criminal law field
- You work precisely and independently, are responsible and confident in negotiations
- You enjoy personal contact with people and like making decisions
What we offer
- A varied, responsible role in a motivated and collegial team
- Diverse opportunities for professional and personal development
- Contemporary working models with flexible working hours and home office option
- A modern workplace in the heart of St. Gallen
- An open "du" culture where your opinion counts and trust is lived
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.
