Legal Specialist in Legislation (m/f/d)

About the job

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

cantonal administration. 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. Through our meaningful

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

The Office for Municipalities and Citizenship is the competence centre for municipal matters. It supervises the administration and budget management as well as civil status and land registry. It implements the cantonal financial equalisation, manages municipal financial statistics, and supports municipal structural projects. Furthermore, it provides services for private individuals in the areas of citizenship, name changes, adoptions, registration of foreign civil status events, and property acquisition by persons abroad. The municipal supervision team advises authorities and administrations in the area of administration and budget management and conducts training and supervisory audits.

We are looking for a

Legal Specialist in Legislation (m/f/d)

Starting 1 November 2026 or by arrangement

Workload: 50-100%

Workplace: St. Gallen

What to expect

• Development of draft laws and ordinances as well as messages and other legal bases
• Responsibility for the legislative process of the total revision of the Municipal Act
• Preparation and support of political decision-making processes for the government and the cantonal council
• Advice to internal departments on legislative matters and coherent implementation of legal requirements
• Provision of legal information to various stakeholders
• Early identification of differing interests and development of viable solutions that equally consider the political scope for action and legal requirements

What distinguishes you

• Completed university degree (MLaw or lic. iur.), ideally with in-depth knowledge of public law
• Experience in legislation, legal drafting, and committee work
• Interest in constitutional and administrative law, especially in the areas of municipal law, social welfare law, and/or citizenship law
• Very good understanding of political processes and enjoyment of collaboration with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to prepare complex legal issues in an understandable, precise, and audience-appropriate manner
• Ability to exchange ideas within a team, contribute knowledge in discussions, as well as negotiation skills, persuasiveness, and confident appearance
• Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills as well as precise expression in spoken and written form

What we offer

• You contribute to ensuring and further developing important, politically sensitive areas of our canton
• Challenging issues from diverse fields, links to current developments, and participation in central legislative processes for the canton of St. Gallen
• Attractive employment conditions with flexible working options such as home office and a centrally located workplace in the city of St. Gallen
• Individual development opportunities in the field of municipal law as a municipal law specialist or in the area of legislation for the Department of the Interior are possible
• The position can be combined 50% with the position "Legal Specialist in Municipal Law"

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.