Lawyer between 60% and 100% (Fixed-term contract until 31.12.2026)
République et Canton de Neuchâtel
La Chaux-de-Fonds
Key information
- Publication date:03 December 2025
- Workload:60 – 100%
- Place of work:La Chaux-de-Fonds
Job summary
Join the DSDC as a legal expert in La Chaux-de-Fonds. Engage in meaningful work with a supportive team.
Tasks
- Draft decisions on penalties and measures in the penal system.
- Provide legal oversight on service decisions and legislative projects.
- Conduct legal training and maintain model accuracy for compliance.
Skills
- Master's in law with experience in penal or administrative fields.
- Strong analytical and writing skills essential for the role.
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a high-pressure environment.
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Department:DSDCEntity:Penitentiary Service (SPNE) – Office for the Execution of Sanctions and Probation (OESP)Activities:As part of your role, you instruct and draft decision projects in the field of sentence and measure execution and prepare determinations for appeal authorities and positions during cantonal, intercantonal, and federal consultations. You provide legal oversight on decisions made by the service, its office, and dependent entities. You participate in drafting laws, decrees, directives, legal opinions, practical sheets, etc. You ensure legal monitoring and legal training of the office's collaborators. You guarantee the updating and accuracy of the models used from a legal perspective.Desired profile:Holder of a master's degree in law, you have several years of experience in the criminal or administrative field. You have excellent analytical and synthesis skills, and your writing skills are recognized. Knowledge of foreign languages, especially German, is an asset. You demonstrate adaptability, proven stress resistance, and are also capable of working in an exposed environment.Workplace:La Chaux-de-FondsStart date:January 1, 2026, or by agreementApplication deadline:December 17, 2025Information:Ms. Sylvie Calame, HR assistant and Maria Di Marco, HR and finance assistant, tel. 032 889 61 30All applications must be sent strictly to the human resources department and not to the recruiting serviceIf you wish to take on this challenge, please apply online by attaching your complete file (cover letter, CV, diplomas, and work certificates).
