Legal Officer - 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Thanks to more than 2,600 employees, we are a key player in mobility in the Geneva region, working daily in the service of the community.
To improve the daily life of the greatest number, we are constantly developing. That is why at Transports Publics Genevois, we rely on our talents and why not soon on you?

We are committed to offering all our employees:

• a flexible and innovative working environment
• dynamic and evolving career prospects
• attractive social conditions
  

With us, everyone is welcome and we are convinced that your place is here. Are you ready for this new experience? Then join us!

As part of a maternity leave replacement and to support the development of tpg's cross-border activities, the General Management is advertising, for its legal department, a position of

Legal Officer at 100%

Fixed-term contract of up to 6 months

Your mission

You will advise, under the supervision of the head of the legal department, the Presidency, the General Management, the Executive Board, and the operational areas of tpg on all legal matters which may also lead to proposals to modify the company’s strategy, objectives and processes. You will ensure optimal legal compliance with current laws and regulations, as well as provide relevant advice aligned with the interests of the company and its leaders.

Your main responsibilities

• Provide legal advice by analysing the needs of internal clients on all legal matters, anticipate legal issues related to the company’s strategy and objectives;
• Conduct legal monitoring by keeping track of legislative, case law, doctrinal and regulatory developments, particularly in transport, and inform the company of changes likely to affect it;
• Manage litigation and pre-litigation files;
• Draft and/or adapt contracts and other legal documents (in particular standard contracts and general conditions), regulations, service instructions and other legally relevant documents tailored to the company’s specific needs, ensuring protection of its interests;
• Conduct legal research to meet the company’s needs and strengthen its strategic position;
• Participate as a legal expert in meetings with third parties, providing solid expertise to defend and promote the company’s interests;
• Present the company’s legal position clearly and assertively, ensuring all legal aspects are firmly supported;
• Participate in commissions, working groups, or boards to provide a cross-cutting legal perspective.

Your profile

• Master’s degree in Swiss law, complemented by a specialisation/certification in Franco-Swiss transnational/cross-border law (CDT/CTLS or equivalent), comparative law, French or European law;
• Ideally at least 5 years of professional experience in a legal advisory role, with experience in French law in a law firm or administration;
• Mastery of federal and cantonal laws applicable to tpg’s activities and corresponding case law;
• Good understanding of the political and cross-border context;
• Excellent legal drafting, synthesis and analytical skills, negotiation ability, rigorous mindset;
• Good IT skills;
• Organisational skills, speed, open-mindedness and team spirit,
• Strict respect for confidentiality rules and loyalty;
• Very good knowledge of English (spoken/written, level C1) and good knowledge of German (spoken/written, a serious asset).

Are you interested?

We hope this position will spark your curiosity and inspire you to contribute to the deployment of our multimodal strategy which defines the overall vision for long-term mobility!

We strive to minimise our environmental impact, which is why we only accept complete applications submitted via our recruitment platform.

Start date: as soon as possible

Application deadline:18.10.2026