Trainee Lawyer - 100%

13 August 2026
100%
Permanent position
Genève

Job summary

The Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) employs over 13,000 staff across 160 professions. Join a prestigious institution known nationally and internationally.

Tasks

Assist HUG lawyers with legal activities and consultations.
Draft legal opinions, laws, and internal directives.
Participate in civil, criminal, or administrative hearings.

Skills

Master's in Swiss law and seeking an internship for Bar exam.
Excellent legal writing skills in French.
Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook.

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About the job

Company Description

With more than 13,000 employees representing 160 professions, the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) are a reference institution at both national and international levels. To learn more about our institution, take a few minutes to view our 2025 retrospective by clicking here .

The position is attached to the Legal Department , integrity and compliance. This department includes the legal service, the mediation space, and the monitoring of the serious adverse events process. It reports to the deputy general management, which handles the administrative logistics of the Board of Directors, the Board Office, and the Executive Committee.

Job Description

You are responsible for assisting the lawyers of the Legal Service and collaborating in their legal activities (legal advice, drafting legal opinions, participating in civil, criminal or administrative hearings, drafting bills, regulations or internal directives).

Qualifications

You hold a Master’s degree in Swiss law, have completed the ECAV curriculum, and are seeking a traineeship for your Bar exam.

You have knowledge and experience in public law.

You possess excellent legal drafting skills in French as well as a very good command of typing and basic software (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Additional Information

Start date: 01.11.2026
Number of positions: 1
Work rate: 100%
Contract: 6-month traineeship contract
Application deadline: 30.08.2026
Contact for information: Ms M. Ferrer, Assistant to Mr Laurent Tran, tel. 022 372 60 54

Your application file must include a letter demonstrating your motivation, your curriculum vitae, copies of diplomas and certificates required for the position, and the last 2 work certificates.

This announcement is addressed equally to women and men.

Only applications submitted via the recruitment platform will be considered. Paper and email applications will not be processed.

Any incomplete application will not be taken into consideration.