Université de Lausanne
Lausanne
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Lawyer
- 05 March 2026
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- Lausanne
Job summary
The University of Lausanne (UNIL) seeks a Juriste to join its legal team. This role offers a dynamic work environment and various benefits.
Tasks
- Manage and coordinate appeal procedures in education.
- Advise UNIL management on disciplinary procedures.
- Guide legal inquiries for services and faculties.
Skills
- Master's in Swiss law with 3-5 years legal experience required.
- Strong project management and prioritization skills.
- Excellent social skills and adaptability to diverse situations.
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About the job
Introduction
A leading international teaching and research institution, UNIL has nearly 5,000 staff members and 17,000 students, distributed between the Dorigny campus and the CHUV and Epalinges sites. As an employer, it promotes excellence, recognition of individuals, and responsibility.
Presentation
To complete its team, the UNIL legal service is looking for a
Lawyer
Job-related information
Start date: Immediate or to be agreed
Contract duration: Permanent
Activity rate: 80%
Workplace: Lausanne-Unicentre
Your activities
As part of your activity, you will be required to:
- Manage and coordinate appeal procedures in the field of education
- Advise members of the UNIL Management in disciplinary procedures, manage and coordinate procedures
- Legally advise and guide services, faculties, and any entity benefiting from the services provided by the legal department
- Contribute to the drafting or revision of directives and regulations and ensure their legal compliance
- Manage projects assigned by the hierarchy and ensure their coordination
Your profile
- You hold a master's degree in Swiss law and have 3 to 5 years of professional experience in legal activities related to the position; a lawyer's license is an asset
- You appreciate a variety of activities and have a strong interest in public law and administrative procedure
- You have excellent skills in managing complex projects, setting priorities, identifying and anticipating risks, and demonstrate good stress resistance while remaining pragmatic and clear
- Your social skills are recognized and you know how to adapt to different situations and interlocutors
- You are familiar with the academic environment and its challenges or are interested in discovering them
- For you, team spirit, sharing knowledge and viewpoints is a source of enrichment and pleasure at work
Your benefits
A pleasant working environment in a multicultural and diverse academic setting.
Opportunities for continuing education, a multitude of activities, and other benefits to discover.
More information at unil.ch/travailler
For further information
Gwenaëlle Gilliéron
Director of the legal service
gwenaelle.gillieron@unil.ch
021/692.20.04
Your application file
Application deadline: 29.03.2026
We invite you to send us your complete file in Word or PDF format.
Only applications submitted through this site will be considered.
Thank you for your understanding.
Job description
Remarks
UNIL is committed to:
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion within its community;
• Ensuring an open, respectful environment conducive to personal development;
• Offering working conditions favorable to balancing different spheres of life.
