Gewerkschaft Unia
Luzern
Legal Member Advisor
- 15 October 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Luzern
Job summary
Unia is Switzerland's largest union, advocating for fair working conditions. Join a dynamic team committed to social justice!
Tasks
- Advise members on labor, social insurance, and foreign law matters.
- Handle legal cases independently and in accordance with regulations.
- Represent members in labor court proceedings.
Skills
- Law degree with experience or attorney license required.
- Fluent German, additional language skills preferred.
- Strong MS Office skills and structured working style.
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About the job
Unia is the largest trade union in Switzerland. With our approximately 1,200 employees, we are committed to fair working conditions and a social Switzerland. This dynamically and successfully.
Would you like to stand up for a good cause? Let’s get to know each other.
Strengthen our legal department team at the Lucerne location immediately or by arrangement as
Legal Employee
80%
This is what you will do
You will advise members primarily on labour, social security, debt enforcement and bankruptcy, as well as immigration law issues.
Independent, timely and solution-oriented handling of the relevant legal cases in accordance with the legal protection regulations.
In court proceedings, you will represent and accompany members before the labour court.
You will establish contact/intervene with employers and authorities.
This is what you bring
- Law degree with experience or bar admission
- Confident German, preferably a foreign language (Italian or Portuguese)
- Good MS Office skills
- Independent, structured and goal-oriented working style
- Resilient, assertive and empathetic personality
- Identification with trade union work
This is what we offer
At Unia, you will enjoy progressive working conditions and
good social benefits. We support part-time work. This also includes the ability to balance work and family. In addition, we promote your development potential. Look forward to a appreciative, collegial and lively environment.
Are you interested?
Then we look forward to receiving your complete electronic application dossier addressed to our Head of HR & Finance Solveig Scherrer: solveig.scherrer@unia.ch
