Lawyer 80 - 100%
Zürich
Key information
- Publication date:11 September 2025
- Workload:80 – 100%
- Place of work:Zürich
Job summary
Join the Sicherheitsdirektion as a Jurist/in (80-100%) in Zurich. This role offers a chance to work on diverse legal matters and contribute to public administration.
Tasks
- Advise on legal issues related to traffic, military, and civil protection.
- Draft parliamentary statements and support legislative processes.
- Collaborate on inter-departmental projects and political assessments.
Skills
- Must have a law degree and several years of public administration experience.
- Strong communication skills with a knack for negotiation.
- Interest in current political topics and networking abilities.
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Lawyer 80 - 100%
The Security Directorate employs around 5,000 staff. The Security Directorate includes the Zurich Cantonal Police, the Road Traffic Office, the Migration Office, the Office for Military and Civil Protection, the Cantonal Social Office, the Sports Office, as well as the General Secretariat with its central enforcement tasks and the appeals department.
To complement our team in the General Secretariat, we are looking for a lawyer (80-100%) starting February 1, 2026, or by agreement.
To complement our team in the General Secretariat, we are looking for a lawyer (80-100%) starting February 1, 2026, or by agreement.
Your tasks
In this role, you will focus in particular on factual and legal issues from the areas of road traffic, shipping, traffic police, military and civil protection, population protection, metrology, and sports. You will advise and support the director of the directorate, the general secretary, and the deputy general secretary, as well as official offices. As a specialist, you will handle parliamentary matters, draft opinions and consultations, lead or accompany legislative procedures, and conduct political reviews of matters of the government council or the directorate. In addition, you will participate in internal and cross-directorate projects.
Your profile
You have a completed degree (lic. iur. or MLaw) and several years of professional experience, preferably in public administration. Thanks to your very good editorial skills, you are able to formulate convincing solutions. You work independently and are characterized by negotiation skills. Furthermore, you have a special interest and understanding of current political issues as well as the ability to network and collaborate.
Our offer
An exciting role with a broad range of tasks and opportunities for co-design. We also offer modern employment conditions according to cantonal guidelines and a workplace directly in the heart of Zurich, just a few minutes' walk from Zurich main station.
Interested?
Are you an initiative personality with very good communication skills who is interested in political topics? Then we look forward to receiving your complete online application via the application link.
For information, Beatrice Stadelmann (HR Business Partner) is available at 043 259 21 36.
Applications from personnel service providers will not be considered.
For information, Beatrice Stadelmann (HR Business Partner) is available at 043 259 21 36.
Applications from personnel service providers will not be considered.
