Lawyer in Procurement Law (m/f/d)
Key information
- Publication date:10 June 2025
- Workload:100%
- Place of work:St.Gallen
Job summary
Join the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees. Contribute to societal welfare with diverse services.
Tasks
- Lead the area of procurement law within the General Secretariat.
- Provide legal advice on public procurement for state and municipal inquiries.
- Conduct training sessions and ensure documentation management.
Skills
- Law degree required, with experience in public procurement law preferred.
- Strong analytical skills for complex legal issues and solutions.
- Excellent communication for training and teamwork.
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As the fifth largest canton in Switzerland with around 6000 employees, we are committed to the common good of society at the
cantonal administration. With an impressive variety of services,
our work affects all areas of life, whether education, economy, law, security, nature, health, construction, culture, and finance. With our meaningful
work, we leave a small footprint every day, as it is relevant for over half a million people.
The General Secretariat is the central staff unit of the Department of Finance. It is responsible for central planning, coordination, and project work in the area of financial management and financial policy as well as for the area of procurement.
Due to the retirement of the position holder, we are looking for you as of January 1, 2026, or by agreement as
Lawyer in Procurement Law (m/f/d)
Workload: 80-100%
Workplace: St. Gallen
What to expect
- Professional leadership of the procurement law competence area
- Contact, advisory, and information center for legal questions regarding public procurement from state administration and municipalities
- Legal review, assessment, and support of procurement projects
- Conceptualization, organization, and implementation of training, conferences, and further education in procurement law
- Ensuring and maintaining documentation as well as information on the internet and intranet
- Support for clients in the area of the publication and information platform simap.ch
- Representation of the canton of St. Gallen in the specialist conference on public procurement
What distinguishes you
- Completed studies in law (lic. iur. or Master of Law)
- Willingness to continue education in the area of public procurement
- Solid knowledge in public procurement law and ideally several years of experience in state administration
- Ability to analyze complex legal issues and develop practical solutions
- Communicative and didactic skills for designing training and further education
- Confident handling of digital platforms and statistical tools as well as interest in innovative solutions
- Independent and structured working style, combined with teamwork and assertiveness
What we offer
- A versatile and challenging activity with opportunities for design in a dynamic work environment
- A key role in the further development of procurement in the canton of St. Gallen
- Modern working conditions as well as a motivated and competent team
- Excellent opportunities for professional and personal development
- Attractive workplace in the center of the city of St. Gallen
Ready for the next step? If we have piqued your interest and you would like to be part of the team, we look forward to your application.